November’s First Friday dinner was by far the most ambitious dinner I have ever planned. As soon as I mentioned I was going to start putting on these dinners, people started asking when I was going to cook Indian food. To which I naturally responded, “Oh but that’s so boring to cook – I cook […]

September’s First Friday dinner was a great success so I’m glad to report that the tradition has been well received and there is demand to keep it going. For October, we only had five of us attending so I decided to keep things simple. Nothing is simpler than pasta and salad. I decided to make […]

I have wanted to start a tradition that centers around regular get togethers and food for a long time. Since I was a child, my imagination built grand plans around beautiful old houses with large yards, wraparound porches, and multiple generations coming together for regular candlelight dinners outside. I read a lot as a child…. I […]