It's late, I'm completely exhausted, there are still dishes to wash in the kitchen and unfinished glasses of red wine scattered around the living room, but it's all evidence of another end to one of our regular family gatherings. My sisters, their husbands and kids descend on us en masse all at once, very rarely, because of the sheer organisation involved. Once gathered, there are 13 adults and 8 kids (plus one on the way), and this is 'immediate' family. We are such a cliche of an Indian family, but I love it. When we do get together it ends up being a major food fest, the preparation for it usually starts two days in advance. Me and my mum have our work cut out, but tonight was a success and seemed to be quite a smooth operation. The kids were brilliant entertainment, and made me laugh no end, was lovely to be able to kick back and catch up with the siblings, and I got spoilt with lots of lovely gifts for xmas, which I totally didn't expect. The kids have great taste!
The greatest success and my pride of the evening were my desserts, the promised Apple Crumble and also my Banana and Chocolate Chip Cake, both served with custard as optional. There's nothing like the smell of baking to warm up a house, and the looks of excitement on the kids faces when they knew they had that to look forward to was too cute. They suddenly become angels, and are on their best behaviour! Priceless. It was great to have my homegirl, Manders, joining us as special guest too, so she can back me up on this one!
So watch this space and I'll post the details very shortly.
For now, this hostess is crashing out.
Thank goodness Christmas and New Years is out the way! x
4 comments:
Lord have mercy on my waistline after the Phull-Family Feast of 2009. I managed the full 3 course meal without napping inbetween courses. Raj and Mama-Raj put on a feast my taste buds will certainly remember. God bless Raj, God bless Mama-Raj and God bless our ancestory that has invented and perfected the curry. I love being Indian. And what of this legendary apple crumble I have heard about for all eternity? Well it was so worth the wait and it has to be one of the meanest apple crumbles these buds of mine have experienced. Well Miss Raj the way to this Man(di)'s heart is definitely through her stomach. So whats next on the menu and can I become Chief of Samples? Oh can I, can I? Manders xxx
You always were my Chief of Samples babe! We should collaborate - did we ever take a picture of that amazing dessert we cooked up together at Gerts' place in Sucre? That was out of this world, I still dream about it...we should re-create that one next time. Your kitchen up for it?! xxx
I dont think I have pics of that lovely dessert we russled up in Sucre :( but my kitchen is always up for it babe! YOu can use it whenever you want to... another excuse to see your fine self :) xxx
i love the name "mama raj"..look forward to meeting her some day. happy new year to you too raj. post your recipes soon..
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