It is a new year, and what better way to keep the good times rolling, than to get together with all family friends and spend a great evening. This year instead of making it a fancy ordeal, and making the event a sit down 7 course meal, we did a buffet style wine and cheese night. Of course there was plenty of food. Almost too much for everyone, and as per the norm there are many leftovers. It was fantastic to see everyone whom I have not in years. Pat and Ari came, as well as Ron and Ursula. Dan and Cindy, Aunt LuAnn and Lauren. Dag came as well. Andy arrived fashionably, since we had been invited to some friends' engagement party dinner.
I took some candid photos at the beginning of the night, of the crowd
The dining room was where we had set up the wines, cheeses, and cold cuts. That day Dad and I went all over searching for cheeses and finding wines that would pair up. So on the table we set the correct wine that corresponded with the correct plate of cheeses.
The kitchen was where we had set up the soup, salad and drinks. Mom and had made a red pepper soup, and I made a Citrus Parmesan Dressing for the salad that had cashews and almonds.
After hours of eating (that hasn't changed be it a sit-down or buffet style evening) the ladies took a photo (we are missing one gal!)
Then after all the intake of wine and savory flavors, it was time for sweets. There was a fruit plate, meringues, mini cream puffs and I had made a Tiramisu.
The evening started around 6:30pm and the last of the guests left well after 1:00 am. I would say it was a very successful event. It is always so nice to get together with people that are important in my life. It is important to keep close ties with those you have known for the majority of your life, and seeing that at this night really warmed my heart. Everything turned out wonderfully and I am so thankful for everyone who was able to make it!!!
