SuthrnFoodie

Thank you so much for your replies, the wheels are definately turning now! A especially appreciate the suggestion of meals we can freeze and use throughout the month. Most of the women that have expressed interest are wives/mothers that wish to improve their cooking skills and broaden their menu options. I was also thinking of demonstrating a couple of "30 minute meals" ideas for a first meeting agenda and get feedback from that. I will definately keep you posted! One idea that emerges is a holiday dinner for the single enlisted members who do not go home for holidays. One of the main reasons for wanting to start the group was for them. So often they're in their dorms eating the same ole thing they've been eating all year, and missing the essence of family and togetherness that the holidays bring. I hope to host a few this holiday season, and as soon as my husband rustles them up, I'm going to create a dish expecially for them. I plan to go as far as calling their family member who usually makes it for him/her and making it just the way they like it! Thank you, fifi, for your kind words: "Please allow me this opportunity to personally thank you, your family members, friends and neighbors for your service to our country." I shared them with my husband and he was touched. It's his honor, and mine.

Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone is or has ever been involved in a local cooking club? I've just moved to Eglin Air Force base in northeast Florida, and have a few interested AF wives here on base. If you have any suggestions or can point me in the right direction we would all greatly appreciate it. If all goes well I can report back here for anyone else who might be interested in starting a local club of their own. (I searched eGullet entirely for anything relative with no luck.) Thanks so much eGulletiers!! Tracey

Thank you, everyone for your replies and suggestions. I should add that we are actually getting married at Sheppard AFB, in Wichita Falls and planned to drive to Dallas afterward for dinner and spend the night. However, I am a, bit confused with Mapquest who says WF is 148 miles from Dallas, but it takes 3 HOURS to get there? What are your opinions on the truthfulness of that estimation? Also, if we decide it's too far to drive (with out-of-town guests) any suggestions for dining in *gulp* Wichita Falls? Thanks again everyone!

I am getting married March 29th and looking for a ROMANTIC restaurant in Dallas to celebrate with my groom. We'll be on a newlywed's budget, so nothing too over the top. ANY suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions! I'm back from San Antonio, and engaged!! Yay me!! Thanks again for your responses, I'll look into La Cucina!! Tracey

Hi guys, Any suggestions on how to kill 3 hours at the airport or nearby? I've never been there, and although I'm stocked for food magazines, I have this layover to and from my destination of San Antonio. Any lunch suggestions would be great! Otherwise if you know of any foodie-fiction??? Thanks!!