I am writing tonight from la cocina de Perry. Tonight we were serving Chicken Parmesana with a well bodied Merlot.
Ahh food. At la casa de Perry, it is one of the most cherished moments; when we gather at the table to enjoy each others company over good food and wine.
I think it is safe to say that the dinner time tradition is our most upheld tradition en la casa de Perry. In fact, I can think of non other, except perhaps to gather at the couch to watch "Biggest Loser."
I think the reason why it is our favorite tradition is because in the sacrament of the meal we have the best conversations, the best moments in which to continue functioning as a family. And when we (or most people for that matter) entertain, what do we most commonly do, but eat?
In case you didn't get the hint, I am a full supporter of dinner "a la mesa" if you will. If you don't already, I suggest you try it; and don't just try it for a day, I mean really try it... for like weeks!
In other news, Hubs and I recently attended a Murder Mystery party at our neighbor's house. You know one of those parties where you are a character, and you must mingle with all the other characters and figure out who was the Murderer!!
Now Hubs and I, being fairly new to the area, did not know many people at this party, but it didn't even matter! I was not myself, I was Elisabeth James, daughter of Sir Randolph, travelling back to England, morning the recent death of her mother, and to top it all off recently divorced... and only nineteen. What a pity, poor thing! Hubs was Eric Lassiter, Scottish steward in training, described to be a bit slow. What a pair we were. Father, "Sir Randolph", kept trying to find me a new husband, and it turns out in the end that he arranged for my mothers death. So I tried to shoot him, but alas, he had a 'dodge a bullet' card. That scoundrel of a Father.
It was a party where I talked to practically everyone! When your hunting for a murderer it is easy to talk to everyone. It was a nice change to the average social scene, but I left knowing who was the First Mate, and who killed the captain, and that the cabaret singer was such a good gossip.... not who people really were. But there was good food and wine, and we know how I feel about that.
Now, if you recall, a few posts back I talked about weekend getaways. This weekend, Hubs and I are going on a getaway of sorts to the VMEA Music Educator's State Conference, held in Hot Springs, VA. The hotel where the conference is held is called "The Homestead" and is huge, and pretty! I am excited, even though it is not quite the romantic getaway I am hoping for, it is a getaway none the less (and one which my school is paying for!!). So I am happy to say, I have something exciting, and new, and different for my weekend plans. I have plans!
PS: As I am planning my TG feast, I came across this article about a Gluten Free Thanksgiving. My Mom, Aunt, and Cousin are all on a Gluten free diet, and thought you may find this interesting: A Gluten Free Thanksgiving
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