My friend Michelle and I hosted a Wine & Cheese Extravaganza on Friday night. We went to Trader Joe's after class and bought 8 bottles of wine, 8 types of cheese, plus crackers and all the ingredients for caprese, pumpkin dip, and Michelle's delicious bruschetta.
We were expecting thirty people or so and we were worried--as hostesses are prone to worry--that we wouldn't have enough food and drink.
(You know, somehow, men never have this same concern, considering a 12 pack of beer and a bag of chips sufficient to get the party started. You can always order a pizza, right?)
Of course, we had little to worry about because every single guest brought wine or cheese or wine and cheese or wine and another bottle of wine. Before long there was at least a bottle of wine and a chunk of cheese for every person in attendance.
There are currently five unopened packages of brie in my fridge. But, the wine? It is all gone.
One of the top students in the class puked in the gutter, there are several red wine stains on my hall carpet (spilled by yours truly), and I'm pretty sure the neighbors hate us, but there is a price to pay for being hostesses with the mostesses and we bore the burden. And looked cute doing it.
The photos are here. Cheers!
Great pics, looks like fun! Glad to see that you are adjusting well to your new city!
Posted by: Bethany Coffey | November 04, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Wine and cheese party, so classy!
Judging by the many many empty wine bottles, it looks like you all had a fantastic time!
Posted by: Stephanie | November 05, 2007 at 06:23 AM
Ugh, nothing burns worse coming back up than red wine. From the pictures, it looks like your party was a smashing success! :)
Posted by: Katie | November 05, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Looks like lots of fun!
Posted by: Alison | November 05, 2007 at 12:06 PM
And you know, the Pumpkin Dip is now a REQUESTED annual Farmhouse tradition. :-)
Hugs to you!!
Posted by: Rachael | November 05, 2007 at 04:37 PM
It looks like so much fun! You look gorgeous in the pictures too! Reaping the benefits of all the leftover booze can never hurt either!
Posted by: Nicole | November 05, 2007 at 05:10 PM
your hostessing skills inspire me!!! teach me everything you know, oh pretty and brilliant one!
Posted by: janet | November 05, 2007 at 08:35 PM
sounds like fun! where's today's post??? come on it's only the fifth!
Posted by: chronicler | November 05, 2007 at 09:59 PM
Where's the cheese? I want to see the cheese! Sigh. Sounds like a great event!
Posted by: alfredsmom | November 06, 2007 at 08:35 AM
You sure know how to give a good party! :)
Posted by: Zandria | November 06, 2007 at 06:16 PM