On one chilly evening, a handful of friends gathered for some good ol' food + libations to celebrate Hallow's Eve's Harvest...
This was a party where everything went wacky with the ghouls not on our sides. From exploding pumpkins(no joke!) to kitchen madness to flying cards and lights - this night seemed to be heading in the direction of an utter disaster! However, despite how chaotic the night started, the evening eventually began to come together with quick-thinking and helping hands from each and every guest. And by the end of the night, there were 90's jams and old vintage Halloween vibes with new friendships and fun memories to follow. The night was nowhere near as planned (even the menu ended up being scraped!), but I think everything happened as it should have, and there was a lot to be learned from this experience to improve for next time- I wouldn't have it any other way.
Menu
Olive Oil Tasting
Bourbon Caramel Apple Tasting
Mushroom and Thyme Risotto with Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Pumpkin Pie with Vanilla Cream Cheese in a Cup
70% Valrhona Chocolate Espresso Spider Brownies with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
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French Pressed Coffee and Tea
Wine and Bourbon
I picked up half & half milk instead of heavy cream to make the caramel by accident! Runny caramel for the apples is what happened!
Everybody got their own mini Trick or Treat bag for the little candy bar as well as homemade Vanilla Pumpkin Granola!
Mix your own concoctions...at your own risk.
Good food with even better company ... makes for a magical night.
Cheers!
-Cinny
SPECIAL THANK YOU to...
Dhrumil Desai for being our amazing photographer this evening! Check out more of his awesome work here: http://www.dhrumildesai.me/
Our Guests! None of this would have happened without you and your support!
Edit: It is 2020 and I am looking back at this post going….”what is wrong with that risotto!“ I have grown so much :’)