The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s wreath week isn’t all about decorating and delivering – we also eat well. Early on we decided never to lose the services of a loyal volunteer because he or she needed to have lunch. We begin each morning with coffee and tea, and a variety of muffins, scones, and coffee cakes. Clementines and cider are available as well. Lunch is catered in each day from a different provider, so no one is bored, and there are always vegetarian options. Seltzers, sodas, chips (need that salt!) and snacks are plentiful. Afternoon brings tea and cookies. One loyal member who winters in Nevada sends homemade biscotti in a variety of flavors. This year we even had some leftover Halloween candy bars. No one admitted to wanting them, but they were all gone by the end of the week. We also bring in paper goods, band aids, tissues, and Crisco for cleaning hands (rub hands stained with pine tar and sap well with the Crisco, wash with soap, and you’re good to go.) As evening progresses, we dive back into the sandwiches or pizza, to keep up our energy levels, since our days are long. Below is a wreath with an artichoke accent, one we dried rather than ate.
