The dinner party was a great success. I truly believe everyone had a great time and the food and wine was enjoyed by all.
However, like always, I get caught up in the fun and laughter, not to mention preparing the food, and forget to take photos. I swear one of these days I am going to hire a photographer for these events.
I did get a few shots before the festivities began.
These pineapple basil bites were scrumptious and simple. Fresh basil leaf and fresh pineapple skewered. Then drizzled with a sweet balsamic reduction. It was thick like syrup.
Perfect combination of sweet, herby and savory.
Remember way back when Jen from Calling Dr. Bombay sent me butter/sugar molds?
Well, I made basil garlic butter in the shapes of butterflies, flowers and leaves.
Let's all say it together - "aaaah".
That, my friends, is all the photos I took. I wish I had taken one of my dining table surrounded by my friends lifting their glasses to a toast, or one of the chinese spoons full of shrimp and avocado/corn salsa, or one of the unique wine bottles a guest brought full of delicious wine, or...you get the point.
It was a good evening and to quote one guest, "Every minute detail, every nuance, all of the planning and work...It reminds me of the level of magical experience exemplified by Disney."
Wow.
Well, I made basil garlic butter in the shapes of butterflies, flowers and leaves.
Let's all say it together - "aaaah".
That, my friends, is all the photos I took. I wish I had taken one of my dining table surrounded by my friends lifting their glasses to a toast, or one of the chinese spoons full of shrimp and avocado/corn salsa, or one of the unique wine bottles a guest brought full of delicious wine, or...you get the point.
It was a good evening and to quote one guest, "Every minute detail, every nuance, all of the planning and work...It reminds me of the level of magical experience exemplified by Disney."
Wow.
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In addition to the comparison to Disney magic, I also said:
"... the creme brule was the best I've ever had in my life ... a simple dessert taken to another plane of existence ... like an art form, or a penultimate manifestation of decedent pleasure ..."
"I've just never experienced 'excellence' in the form of a dinner party before. Now I know what it is like - and you've established a new bar, and ruined casual dining for me, forever."
[gulp] the pressure is on...
Wow congrats! Wish I lived closer - I would invite myself over for dinner :)
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