After the fun and laughter, overflowing red and a wipeout charcuterie board full of goodies: fruit, cheeses, crackers, chocolates and iberico last Halloween; apparently AP wanted more of our company that he invited us back for churrasco last night.
The party was in celebration of DIWALI, India’s biggest and the most important holiday of the year. Known as the Festival of Lights celebrated in Indian regions; it symbolizes the “victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance”. This is celebrated with fireworks.
Cheska opted to light up her entire garden with Christmas lights instead and chose to tone down fireworks with just sparklers and fountain instead of bigger ones so as not to alarm the neighbors.
The party atmosphere was that of casual elegance and refinement. Upon our arrival, we were offered a charcuterie board full of goodies to go along with wine; red and white were chilling in ice boxes set on the side prepared by our host including the two cartoons of shochu, two different flavors of mojito cocktails
Since i did not feel like drinking wine, I chose what Cheska offered, a fruit-flavored pink rosé sparkling soda.
I brought chicken macaroni salad to complement the meats.
Tess brought our all-time favorite, sauteed crabs in olive oil with a lot of garlic.
Joy’s tataki, an appetizer with lots of delicious trimmings seemed to be the favorite, it was gone almost immediately.
I love the samosa that Cheska bought from a reliable supplier.
And the homemade toasted authentic paneer
I was impressed with the baked salmon that truly melts in the mouth. It was expertly cooked to perfection partnered with grilled sweet corn that Cheska served
Look at this paella that The Chef set cooking in front of us
Celine brought roasted veggies and mashed potatoes.
I loved the sushi bake homemade by Claire, congrats on this bestseller from your kitchen, Claire. I had to sharon some for later.
The last but the best was the tender, juicy ribeye that Dr. Kim brought and grilled himself.
I failed to take a picture of the wagyu that Josie said she brought but we were so full that we couldn’t handle that anymore.
I also missed taking a photo of the cake that Lyanne brought.
Once again allow me to thank out generous hosts, AP and Cheska who entertained us so warmly at their beautiful and artfully lighted garden.
A wonderful gathering of friends and walking buddies, truly a night to remember.
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