Comments on: Mixed Bean Salad and The Dinner Party

By: Sonia@ LIfe Love and Hiccups

Sonia@ LIfe Love and Hiccups — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:16:00 +0000

You are the hostest with the mostest! I just adore those nights, the ones that take you completely by surprise and you have a brilliant time. You are a legend to pull it of with a smily face though xx

By: SarahKate (Mi Casa-Su Casa)

SarahKate (Mi Casa-Su Casa) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:48:00 +0000

I’m really impressed with how you handled all that! I think that about the time the doorbell rang I’d have collapsed! You’re a superstar.

By: Jennifer Cullen

Jennifer Cullen — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:57:00 +0000

Just when I thought everything would go smoothly!! I want to come stay with you for a few days and take it all in. And laugh with you about life. Because the only other option, other than laughing, is crying. And I don’t like my mascara to run.

By: Minnie Gupta

Minnie Gupta — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:17:00 +0000

This is one of the best things I have EVER read, and more so because it’s so close to home 😀 And I thought I was the ONLY one who went through it…..though I must say my hubs is totally awesome when it comes to lending a hand for cleaning before guests arrive. In fact he even makes room to come back from office earlier if needed, so can’t really complain. But rest of the things are so familiar that it could be a leaf out of my own book, hahahaha! But I love entertaining, and I bet you do too.
PS: My dad did that to my Mom, ALL the time. She still cribs about it, hahaha!

By: Debra Fetterly

Debra Fetterly — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:14:00 +0000

I loved your story, Charlie! You really had me laughing with the whole list of horrors! We entertain quite often and I just never seem to have enough time. I have recollections of my own mother’s weeks of preparation before a night of entertaining and somehow that still comes to mind as I rush about and never feel that I’m really ready. And yet you are so right…people don’t care about whether or not there’s a pile of laundry in the corner. They want good conversation. I’m so glad you had the experience of sharing teenage drama stories! Therapy indeed! And I love the bean salad recipe. I really do! The gherkins was a surprise and not an ingredient I’d have chosen on my own. I think that sounds fabulous. It’s a new week…go get that driver’s license! 🙂

By: Judy@Savoring Today

Judy@Savoring Today — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:08:00 +0000

Not sure why, but it seems that chaos is always invited to our dinner parties and sure to show up early! Glad to evening turned out to be a success and even enjoyable–count your blessings there. Lovely bean salad, really like the simple dressing. 🙂

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:20:32 +0000

Thanks John. Ruby is doing much better thanks xx

By: hotlyspiced

hotlyspiced — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:03:49 +0000

Hi Lorraine, I cooked fresh dates stuffed in blue cheese and wrapped in proscuitto, then confit duck with potato gratin and braised cabbage, then a blood orange and chocolate salad. The salad was amazing. First time I’d made it and the flavours were wonderful – Jamie Oliver recipe xx

By: niasunset

niasunset — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:59:00 +0000

wonderful post and seems that it was a great party. Thank you dear Charlie, as always your post was amazing. Have a nice week, love, nia

By: Juliet Batten

Juliet Batten — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:26:00 +0000

What a relief to have so much in common with your guests! I’m sure you all had a great time.