We had to do it. We chose Ottolenghi's Jerusalem (because obviously) and came together last Sunday for a FEAST. And it was SOMUCHFUNYOUGUYS. Like, there are not words for how wonderful it was. It was good friends, it was being crammed around a folding table set up in our living room, it was gorgeous food, and warmth, and so much laughing and so much eating and then food comas and then the revival that comes with a cheese board and then more food comas and then everyone piling up in our den under blankets and binge-watching Master of None and the whole day was an expression of joy and sharing, a sort of rejoicing in Togetherness, and we had our fill.
So much sharing. So much caring.
And because one can't have a dinner party blog post without the obligatory looking-down-at-table food shot:
From left to right: roasted butternut squash and red onion with tahini and za'atar, hummus kawarma (lamb) with lemon sauce, zhoug, and roasted sweet potatoes and fresh figs with goat's cheese.
I KNOW. Make them quit.
I'm off to the premier of a documentary tonight - so excited, made by friends, starring friends, what's not to like? - and look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Big hugs and lots of love,
Esss
I would like to register my interest in any future events in this vein.
ReplyDeleteMatthew is Man Explaining the concept of this night to me as I type this and read about it on your blog, because he loves to man explain.
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I hope he clarified it, because my lady speech in your lady ears means pretty much no communication has taken place.
Deletep.s. You MUST come to the next one!