we put all the babies in a corner.
apparently a dark one. :-/
we kept it pretty small this year (6 adults and 3 chilrens).
next year i think we will expand it slightly.
i made 2 appetizers that were really delicious and a snap to put together.
ina's caramalized bacon and smitten kitchen's creamed mushrooms on chive butter toast.
the caramelized bacon can be made early in the day as it's served room temp. i made them first thing in the morning and kept them in an airtight container on the counter until guests arrived.
the creamed mushrooms i made early too and just kept it in the fridge. i reheated it just before guests arrived and then toasted the bread (which i sliced early in the day as well) in the oven on a sheet pan. it took me about 5 minutes to assemble.
people were dancing as they were eating because shit so delicious.
i can only encourage you to make these at your next gathering.
ok then.
see ya later.