Le Bistro

Ok ok I may have exaggerated a little so I’m not going to constantly whine about not having time for anything, because the truth is, that no matter how charged and hectic one’s schedule is, there’s always a small window where we can breathe and dedicate a little time for ourselves and this post is all about that.
One of those special moments was last week’s get-together amongst close friends and our “French Dinner” night.
The idea was initially proposed by the French member of the clan who wanted to dedicate a whole evening to French cuisine so the dinner was to be exclusively garnished with French specialties and delicatessen. And so it was. Hors d’oeuvres, main dishes and even the finest French wine assured our delicious journey to the flavors of France which included among others, a wide variety of French cheeses such as Roquefort, Brie, Camembert, Fourme, Compté, Chevre d’Argental.., Duck Foie gras, “mousse de canard”, French Baguettes, a variety of “Saucissons”, French Salad with Vinaigrette, Quiche Lorraine and a scrumptious Fondue Savoyard!
I should mention of course, that the evening would not be as successful had it not been for everyone’s devoted contribution in one way or another. I for example, prepared the Quiche Lorraine (according to the original French recipe). Someone else had far more difficult tasks though, such as being responsible for igniting the fondue’s fire (and keeping it lit) as well as being the first to taste and approve the eclectic cheeses before some other individual (no names mentioned) who was too afraid to try them first! Being fair and comprehensive we showed our gratitude by leaving the “easy” dish washing task to our much loved host whom without this evening wouldn’t be possible.
With the sounds of the accordion, the candles, the essences and some short story telling of our past adventures in France, the evening became a mirage of a French Bistro in Mediterranean Athens!
Whether Italian, Moroccan, Greek, Caribbean or Mexican, unsure of the origin or destination of our next stop, we are eagerly waiting for our next voyage!
I would have posted earlier should I have been able to transfer my images to my pc, but due to technical problems (and lack of time for trying to solve them) I had to delay my post for a few days. And although the pictures may not do justice to the whole event, I couldn’t help but try to give a little glimpse of what went on. I’ll leave Yves Montand to do the rest with the following song: