Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
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- José Mourinho
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- Gorgeous Rachel Allen
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- The beautiful JLH
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- Da brethren
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- Ching He Huang
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- Kathy Reichs
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- Manuel from Well Done Fillet
Okay, so you’ll like this: naughty old Maxi Cane has set me a little task. And it’s a good one. Here beginneth ye rules of engagement:
- Pick 8 people you’d like to invite to dinner, dead or alive or re-animated/resurrected.
- Say why
- Link your answers back to the lovely Lottie
- Give credit to the person who tagged you
- Tag three others
Firstly, and most importantly, the food. I think I’d go for a Middle Eastern theme: tea lights in Moroccan glasses, that sort of thing. When everyone first arrived I would serve champagne with a little touch of pomegranate juice in it (for authenticity and pinkness), with a starter of teeny tiny spiced lamb kebabs , served with a yoghurt and mint dressing, followed by slow cooked lamb shanks with tomato and olives with Hubby’s evil chilli couscous and a refreshing watercress and mint salad dotted with pomegranate, finishing with a deliciously light dessert, maybe an orange and cardamom fool with some delicate honey biscuits, and some mint tea.
So, to the recipients of this little feast:
Hubby: Well, he’s the person I most like to talk shite with, and it wouldn’t be a dinner party without my better half (and let’s face it, I could hardly expect him to go out, could I?).
Rachel Allen: We’d talk motherhood, food, Ballymaloe and the importance of Irish ingredients, plus we’d compare notes on how hard it is to keep one’s blonde hair from looking brassy.
Jennifer Love Hewitt: For serious chats on fashion, some A-list gossip, and how she keeps her fabulous curves (and some eye candy for Hubby).
My brothers:
- Mad Uncle A: To inject a few fun and frolics into the proceedings, and reminisce about our childhood.
- Sensible Uncle I: A balancing influence to Mad Uncle A, and a serious business player. I’d ask him about his business trips to China, what it’s like to dine at the Ivy and press him for information about my twin niece and nephew, the adorable Fleas.
Ching He Huang: Obviously I’d introduce her to Sensible Uncle I and we could talk about Chinese food and TV cooking with Rachel.
Kathy Reichs: I’d admit to being her biggest fan and a total Temperance Brennan nerd. I’d ask her all about ‘Bones’ and all her amazing books.
Last, but certainly not least, I’d want
Manuel the Waiter: We’d chat about restaurants and I’d wring lots of good recommendations for excellent wines out of him. Later in the proceedings we’ll twist his arm into recounting a few juicy anecdotes that will have us all howling with laughter.
Bloggy tag-wise I’ll choose Moon, Jay and the lovely Kate (oh and now Baino. Yes I know that’s four, but she asked so nicely). So come one, then, who’s gracing your fantasy table?
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I haven’t yet decided what I would serve – Ill have to get to that.
Is that really a photo of Mr EM or is that is José??…or am I being terribly gullible? If that is Mr EM, Christ Almighty, he really is the spitting imagine of José!
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JenSpam: Are you Irish? She seems to drive Irish people bonkers the most – apparently it’s a ‘made-up’ Irish accent, but I’ve never noticed. I lub her. And yes, that’s Hubby, although I blurred the photo a bit. He really is José the 2nd!! x
Tracey: Aw that’s sweet, thank you. Although I need to wait til Grandad gets back as I think the awards are what’s buggering up my blog!! x
Wee One: That’s one of the reasons why my ‘break’ didn’t last – someone tagged me. Be strong, girl! x
The hairy one’s back today!
And, hang on, the love of your life? Is that the Disreputable One or someone else? G’wan tell! Tell! x
Baino: Pinch away! Nah, you don’t have to do the menu. Hang on, I’ll tag you too…. There, done. x
Manuel: Nah, you can have a day off my love. Put yer aching pins up for a change! x
K8: Huzzah!!! I need him badly – this pink mush is making me eyes water. And yes, aren’t I thoughtful? Hubby said he’d be happy to help disrobe JLH if necessary too. What a love.
Nats: I know. I need another table for all the people I thought of at 2am in the morning!
Ma: You devil! Har de har re ‘the bane’ – so true!! Ohhhh I know who you mean now
Okay, Susie’s good too. Poor Kevin, though – he’ll be devastated.
Now this looks interesting. A dinner party meme! Something to really get my teeth into (and yes, I do intend to invite at least one ultra tasty guest)!
I might not get to it today, because we’re going out to dinner ourselves this evening, but keep a sharp eye – I’ll be on it!