Oktoberfest dinner was a great time
HC and I had a blast. We love to entertain. I love to cook and feed/over-feed my friends. That’s something I picked up from my parents. Cooking is different when you do it professionally. It can still be a passion but it’s not as intimate or personal to me. Cooking for my friends is how I show I value them and enjoy their company.HC used to get all stressed about entertaining. All the cleaning, all the prep work, all the cooking. But I think she’s a bit more relaxed now.
Before the HC, I was more focused on the food and drinks. Less so about the house. Now I understand the importance of the entire space being readied for a party. I find it less tedious if we tag team the tasks.
Dinner was fun last night. We ended up making 2 types of keilbasa with sauerkraut and 2 types of roasted pork. It was HC's idea. I was going to keep it more traditional. She wanted to bump it up a bit. I'm always OK with that! Usually I'm the one with the elaborate ideas/schemes.
So in addition to the keilbasa with chouchroute. We made keilbasa with brown sugar, onions, apples & sauerkraut. We also took a portion of the pork loin and seasoned it with figs, fresh sage, wine, salt & pepper. They both turned out very tasty and will be made again!
posted by ChowderHead @ 10/15/2006 01:35:00 PM
5 Comments:
*sigh*
That was so good.
PW: Spaetzle and red cabbage with beer for breakfast yesterday!
J came over for leftovers last night. He didn't get enough of the sage & fig pork roast Saturday night.
PW: Glad you liked the party & could make it!
YUMM-O!
I *JUST* couldn't resist!! Everything was awesome! I'll eat spaetzle any day! :)
I'd like the recipe for the spaetzle please. :)
And yes, I think I'm right. It was the fig that made me allergic.
*sigh*
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