When I grow up, I want a gourmet kitchen.
When I get it, you can come visit me. We’ll drink a glass of wine while we chop veggies; we’ll listen to music; we’ll eat well.
Doesn’t that sound delightful? It was! That is, it is!
I speak from recent experience.
We spent the evening with some dear friends last night, and talk about a stress buster. (I’m assuming you know I needed it, after that recent nail-biting post of mine.) The hostess prepared chicken tikka masala and herbed basmati rice while I hung about and assisted in the extremely important task of keeping the wine glasses full.
I chopped some green onions and diced some peppers. I looked around the warmly lit kitchen—so well-ordered and welcoming, because that’s my friend’s way—and I sighed inside at the goodness of the moment.
And then I snitched another bite of chicken and we sat up.
PS. We had ten kids (and one Golden Retriever puppy) between the two of us and you know, I barely even heard them. I must have been waaaay relaxed.
Oh stop assuming. I had a glass and a half, is all. ; )
Yum…I’ll bake some naan and my husband’s favorite, onion kulcha.
It all sounds so wonderful! The food, the kitchen, the wine, and the company! What a heartwarming time you must have had.
Is there a recipe to go along? Love, love, love chicken tikka masala but don’t know how to make it myself. Glad you got the chance to relax.
The recipe that my friend followed was in the current issue of Cook’s Illustrated. I can get it, but you’ll have to be patient!
So many of my special memories involve food: either the preparation of it as a family (making 500 handmade tortellini every Christmas), or the sitting around the table enjoying it while laughing and sipping a really good bottle of red wine. Sounds like you had a wonderful time. God bless.
Patiently waiting – can I drink a glass of wine while waiting? 😉
Sounds like a lovely evening that was very much needed! Glad you could relax with some good friends, food, and drink.
Margaret, You are too kind. It was a lovely evening, much needed and well deserved for both of us. Thanks for the company. Tina