Hi everyone! I’m so sorry about the lengthy absence. I’ve started a new full-time job and I have been finding it hard to keep up with work, friends, family, Mi Casa-Su Casa dinners AND the blog. But, I’m settling into the job now so I will be back to frequent postings again in no time!
And, while I was away from here, I was still busy behind the scenes! We’ve hosted two more Mi Casa-Su Casa dinners in the past month. They were both tons of fun with lots of good food and great people!
First up was a New England themed dinner. As a kid I spent every summer up in New England visiting my grandparents. I took all of my childhood memories (and a few of grandma’s recipes!) and put them into a special dinner for our guests. Here are a few shots from the night.
For our New England themed dinner we used newspapers to cover the table… a classic clam bake trick!
Our starter… Ethel’s Corn Chowder! Made from my grandmother’s recipe, this soup is incredible!
A traditional New England clam bake! Prawns, mussels, clams, sausages, potatoes and corn.
Another homage to my grandmother and the blueberry bushes that grew in her yard… blueberry poundcake with maple whipped cream and blueberry compote.
And the second dinner that we hosted was…. THANKSGIVING! We had a fantastic group of enthusiastic diners all keen to try some All-American classics. Thanksgiving is my all time favourite holiday and it was a joy to share the day with some wonderful new Aussie friends. We didn’t get as many pictures of Thanksgiving dinner… we were too busy having fun with our guests!
The table is set for our Thanksgiving dinner! All of the decorations were mailed over by my mom so we’d have a well-dressed table.
We cooked our turkey on the new Weber Q! I brined it for 6 hours and then rubbed it with seasoned butter. It was the best turkey I’ve ever tasted!
A very happy group of Pilgrims and Native Americans! HUGE thanks to Katie Hatch (a hugely supportive and enthusiastic fellow American) for making the hats for all our guest! Aren’t they a gorgeous group???
Looks like fun, huh? It really has been!
We’re taking the Christmas season off and heading to New Zealand for a few weeks. We’ll be back in the new year with some delicious new meals!
Our first Mi Casa-Su Casa dinner in 2013 will be on Saturday, 12 January. We’re going to do a Mexican themed dinner! It’ll be perfect food for a hot summer evening, so let’s hope the Sydney weather delivers!
After that we’ll be having an anti-Valentine’s Day dinner on Saturday, 16 February. I’m thinking big servings of food that you’d NEVER order on a date (pork ribs, perhaps??)
If you’d like to book in for either of these dates, email me at sarahkate@micasa-sucasa.com.au and let me know! I hope to see you soon!
Thank you so much for a wonderful dinner, looking forward to coming back for another amazing feast!
Tara- It was our pleasure! Can’t wait to have you back again… it’s always fun to have some friends in the mix!
Good to see you back again; I still enjoy reading your posts! I’m busy with my study but also hope to do some more blogging in 2013
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Great dinner SarahKate & Andy! Loved our mi casa su casa Thanksgiving Dinner.
Would it be weird if Gav and I came to every dinner? … you think I’m kidding but… Seriously though, we are still talking about the amazing food, company and our wonderful hosts. Thanks for showing us what Thanksgiving is all about – opening up your home and breaking bread.
Such incredible evenings! So delicious & a great taste of home in my adopted city! Thanks for hosting! Keep the posts & evenings coming!
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bloodyPhuoc’n wait! :pI remember the first time I met you at El Loco, you said that you do kick ass Mexican and a mean guac. Really looking forward to it! Enjoy your time off. New Zealand should be fun
Ah, SarahKate, I know your troubles in regular posts! I was distracted with some artistic adventures which caused a lag in my posting schedule!! Keep those posts coming – I love reading them! Your blueberry pound cake looks divine!!
Corn chowder! And clam bake! It all looks awesome and I love the newspaper tablecloth too.
I was drooling over all the instagram pics everyone was posting. What a dinner!
Wow! You have put on a couple of amazing dinners there! SO looking forward to January! Have a wonderful time in NZ xo
Where on earth do you find time to do all this? Well done. Your latest meal looks amazing and a beautifully decorated table. Love your work!
You sure have been busy but it sounds like it’s all been worth it. I definitely am keeping an eye out on any future dinners you may have. Happy New Year SarahKate, may 2013 be even more delicious than the last. Your dinners look amazing, what am I missing out on?!?!