Hello!
Cafe India last weekend went very well. I've barely recovered two days later, having spent all of Sunday cleaning up from the event and today resting but it was worth it. The dinners bring together so many great people. Lots of friends, lots of friends friends, new people to meet and chat with. I love going around to the different tables, joining in on the jokes and stories being told, and then rushing back to the kitchen to help the busy cooks in plating and serving up another course.
The dinners are quite a production. Hours of publicity and planning. The week prior is spent cleaning the house and buying ingredients. Then Thursday and Friday are spent cooking all the food that can be made beforehand and Saturday is a straight 12 hours of final cleaning, settup, cooking, and the actual event itself. Without so much volunteer help: my mother's expert cooking experience; my dad's whirlwind of house cleaning; borrowed dishes, table, chairs, etc. from grandparents and friends; my brothers' willing assistance; our incredible backstage crew of neighbors and friends (Tara, Wade and Cori) this event wouldn't be possible. Thank you guys!!!!
Unfortunately it didn't even cross my mind (until now) to take photos of the event but I will for the next one.
Thank you,
Clayton
