A New Tradition...

[tinuvial]

I started a new tradition last night. It's something I've been thinking about for a while, but wasn't quite sure how to pull off. In the end, I just decided to "build it, and they will come." I have trouble coordinating schedules and making time for all of my friends, so I came to the conclusion that I would set aside some time each week for my friends at a scheduled time so that folks know that I will be available to them. Last night, I called a few folks and cooked a family dinner. I'm going to be making my way through my phone list, but for those of you that read my journal, here's an announcement: Every Sunday evening I'm going to be cooking a family-style dinner. Consider this an open house/invitation. All I ask is that if you're planning on dropping by, let me know by Friday of that week so that I have some semblance of a headcount. That being said, don't be afraid to drop by unannounced either as I always have too much food, and if there are any leftovers, those who wish can take it home with them. Social hour starts at 5 p.m., dinner is served around 6ish, or when everyone has arrived. Soft drinks are generally available, but if you want wine or alcohol, then that's up to you (unless announced in my journal otherwise).

Last night's menu was simple, I made a pot roast. For those who've had it, it's more than just roast beef. The total meal consisted of roast beef, new potatoes, carrots, pearl onions, croissants and an apple crumb for dessert. koranger was sweet enough to bring a bottle of red wine, and da_diva joined us for dinner and a movie (American Wedding).

Next week's theme: Italian.

So, if you want to come over for dinner this Sunday night, just give me a holler.

Ciao for now.

Comments

[ladyleo.livejournal.com]

SOunds yummy...very yummy. And on that note, I do believe I am going to go and find this gal some lunch...

[tinuvial.livejournal.com]

Damn girl, that was fast. I barely finished posting. Too bad you guys aren't close enough to come for dinner. :(

[dch4.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I wish we were, but unfortunately not the case (nor likely to change in the near future)

[ladyleo.livejournal.com]

~chuckles~ It's been a really slow day here, cause of the holiday (I am in office *yay, happy dance!* )

I wish we were closer, but maybe one of these weeks we can make a special Saturday one, and I can help you make a polish themed dinner. ~grins~

Awesome!

[tinuvial.livejournal.com]

I have to admit, I don't know about Polish cuisine (other than Keilbasa). Well, whenever you come spend the weekend, we'll do it up right!

[ex-ladyvox549.livejournal.com]

This is such a good idea! I should start something similar up, to reconnect with some of my friends. Would be so nice..
You know, if you still keep this up later this year around summer time, I might try and pop by when I get back to the States heh! That'd be fun perhaps?

Yay!

[tinuvial.livejournal.com]

I think it's a great idea, we'll see how I feel about it in a few weeks... I'd love to have you and Tan visit whenever you come back to the States this year.

[georgechance.livejournal.com]

Wish I was closer. How big is your kitchen? You should do a "pot luck" style, those that can cook come and cook with ya....but then I am one of those people that love to talk and cook in a large kitchen.....seem to just connect with people that way.

Kitchen...

[tinuvial.livejournal.com]

My kitchen is well laid-out, but not that large, though it's not small by any stretch of the imagination. I'm just not one to let people cook for me much (long, strange story). I love to cook, the point of this is to have people to eat new recipes, etc. (Cooking for one is very boring with lots of leftovers).