Help Me

I'm having a little melt down here. My stepson is getting married this Sunday. His mother is not involved with him so I am "the mother of the groom". I am way too young (not really) and scatter brained to do something as serious as a rehearsal party. I thought I had it all planned out, Now I'm freaking out about it. We're going to cocoa Beach Florida, staying at a really cool hotel that has a tropical garden and tiki hut where we're doing the rehearsal dinner. Very small wedding so only 14 at the party. I'm doing Frogmore Stew, cuban bread, beer, wine, soft drinks, water. Better now. I just had to vent. You guys are the best Mary

Mary: Sounds wonderful and relaxing, just the way it's supposed to be. You planned a fabulous rehearsal dinner. No freaking out - just enjoy. Have a safe trip and a great time. Colleen

Go enjoy yourself...Have fun. 14 is not alot to cook for or plan for so I'm sure you will do great. Jennifer

What a coincidence, I am going to a wedding this weekend too! I bet the rehearsal dinner in charlotte won't be near as much fun as yours! I haven't had frogmore stew in ages. Relax and have a great time.

Hey Mary Sounds like you've got it all under control! Good menu by the way. Dollie

Don't look in the trunk, I may be a sto-away. It sounds like you have done a great job. Do you have a photographer? You know that is my hobbie. I love to do beach wedding photo's. If you need me, just give me a call. I'm looking for a reason to run away. Deb

Come crawl in, we'll put you right next to the tiki torches. We should have you as the photographer. We are giving our oldest the digital for the rehearsal party pictures. Seriously, this is a great place to stay. maybe lcbb and friends should field trip to Florida. the rooms have two seperate bedrooms, a fullsized kitchen and a living room with sleeper sofa. You walk out of the room and there is this tropical garden that the hotel owners are so proud of. They have walkways throught the garden that lead to the pool. Its called Wakulla Suites in Cocoa Beach Fl if you want to google it Mary

All the hard work is behind you ... Now, it's time to relax & enjoy, Ms Mary!!!!

omg! I have not been on the SC board all day..... MARY.... what is FROGMORE stew??? Well, i know you cant answer me because Antonio is teaching you lit right now..... lol I wish I could come dress up and play host for you.... I would in a second! I am picturing this big pot of frogs..... (is this a southern dish??) Hugs J.

Its sort of a lowcountry thing. This is the best way to make it, my Dad does it like this every fourth of July and we have a big party. 1. Go to Shem Creek July 3rd and buy some shrimp from Mr.Bubba Rector's boat, the Lady Luck 2. Keep the shrimp covered with ice, do not put in the refrig. 3. Go to the farm in Walterboro and get up early the morning of July 4, pick lots of Silver Queen Corn 4. Around 4 in the afternoon start a pot simmering of spicy sausage and put in a Vidalia onion or two 5. When your getting hungry put the shucked corn in the pot. 6. When you can smell the corn, throw the shrimp in 7. When the shrimp turns pink, drain the pot, dump it all on a picnic table covered with newspaper and dig in. Unfortunately, I can never compete with Dad. I'll be doing a version of this with frozen shrimp caught last summer and frozen corn. its a unique dish and full of protein so I can justify eating it. I never bother with the corn, the shrimp is so good, it gets a lot of spicy flavor from the sausage Obviously, I'm still obsessed with food. Mary