Vintage Love

Today is my anniversary - our anniversary. 14 years ago we tied the proverbial knot [although just 3 1/2 years ago my ob tied another important knot, but it wasn't as romantic]. I am a lucky girl, with a husband who is handsome in looks and personality, and one helluva daddy to boot.

In celebration of the holidays and the wedding bells that chimed on December 29 '95, he thrifted this fabulous gift for me. It's so kitschy I could kiss it. And him.
Wondering how one ought to celebrate the anniversary of their wedding day, I turned to the pages of Betty Crocker's Party Book (c)'60 and found these anny reception requirements for 100 guests:

• 18 qt salad
• 12 doz rolls
• 10 pt green olives
• 4 large cans ripe olives
• 11 doz fancy cakes
• 4 lb bon bons
• 4 lb salted nuts
• 3 lb coffee
• 1 qt cream
• 1 pkg sugar

I think we'll opt for dinner out - I'd hate for anyone to go to all the trouble [and get hernias lifting those lbs of bon bons, nuts, coffee and salad]!