First dinner party at HG/BSK’s at HG/BSK’s Central Falls, RI., loft,—and it was joyous. A family extravaganza. Lesley R.and Massimo R. (HG/BSKs daughter and son-in-law) plus Noel M and Yossi M. (BSK’s sister and son-in-law) were present. N. and Y. were visiting Rhody on their way to friends in Virginia. BSK made a big pot of chicken curry. Silky, spicy. Best ever. Plenty of hot sauces and chutneys on the table to add piquant notes. Radish and cucumber Raita for coolness (Thoughtful Lesley made a special Raita for HG: Yogurt, crushed garlic, squeeze of lemon and no pesky vegetables that HG finds hard to swallow). Nice surprise from inventive BSK: Saag Paneer. This is one of HG’s favorite Indian dishes–a puree of creamy spinach mixed with spices, herbs and chunks of Paneer, an Indian cheese. BSK consulted “Indianish” (A gift cookbook from L.) and substituted Feta for the Paneer. Fabulous creation that HG could eat every day. Plentiful white wine, beer and red wine was drunk, of course, and there were happy toasts to past and present family events. Dessert was a warmed store bought blueberry crumble with rich vanilla ice cream. HG/BSK want to host many more magical family gatherings like this one.
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