Attending an awards-viewing party is a bit like indulging in that circle of gossip and trivia shared in a high school lunchroom clique. Except that the food is so much better. My friends, James and Kevin, outdid themselves this year with a six course meal and swag bags to boot. The evening began with an English gin, elderflower liqueur and rose water fountain, an obvious homage to Atonement. There was an oil tasting, pesticide free greens with goat cheese, spicy Mexican short rib tacos and a trifle bloody. I especially liked Kevin’s twist on a Martha Stewart classic sugar cookie in the shape of a finger with dyed [red] almond nails. In closing, I’d like to thank James, Kevin, Sharon and Emilia for putting on a memorable party, worth every calorie.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Academy Awards viewing party
Attending an awards-viewing party is a bit like indulging in that circle of gossip and trivia shared in a high school lunchroom clique. Except that the food is so much better. My friends, James and Kevin, outdid themselves this year with a six course meal and swag bags to boot. The evening began with an English gin, elderflower liqueur and rose water fountain, an obvious homage to Atonement. There was an oil tasting, pesticide free greens with goat cheese, spicy Mexican short rib tacos and a trifle bloody. I especially liked Kevin’s twist on a Martha Stewart classic sugar cookie in the shape of a finger with dyed [red] almond nails. In closing, I’d like to thank James, Kevin, Sharon and Emilia for putting on a memorable party, worth every calorie.
