Soiree Meals

[flyinglentris]

An evening get together among friends, a soiree, would not be anything without food, from something as simple as snacks and drinks to a multi-course meal with all the trimmings.

Where do your soiree meals fit in that spectrum? How far are you willing and able to go for friends and family?

 

[TastyReuben]

We don't really entertain, as I don't like cooking for anyone except the two of us.

The one dinner party we hosted (a Christmas party years ago), it got so out of hand and over-planned (by me, that was all on me), that I was a frantic mess by the night of the party, and I was rude to some guests (who still haven't forgiven me) and it was one of the most unpleasant things I've ever experienced.

 

[garlichead]

It's what I do, so I'm all in but I'm also a good handyman and bike mechanic and always have a decent supply of spirits, wine and beer.

 

[Morning Glory]

To me the word soirée means a rather formal affair and has an air of elegance about it. I associate it with evenings with some sort of entertainment such as poetry readings, musical recitations or literary discussions or some such. I also associate it with earlier times - in particular the 1920's.

Have I ever held a soirée in that sense? I don't think so, although I used to have poetry evenings sometimes with other poets (a very long time ago). That was mainly drinks and savoury snacks - no cooking involved. Its a very long time since I had any guests here in the evening, even before Covid. I'm a bit like TastyReuben in that respect. I get too nervous and stressed and it takes any fun out of cooking.

I should add that even if I wanted to have an evening gathering I'm not sure I know anyone to invite, other than CookingBites members who live too far away, anyway!

 

[rascal]

We regularly entertain friends and family. With friends it's a 3 course meal that I do, break before dessert.
3 rounds of euchre with involves lots of laughter accusing people of cheating ( normally me) then dessert.
Usually 6.30 start til 11ish.
I love entertaining a lot. I'm an extrovert btw.

Russ

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Coronapocalypse has given us an excuse to have smaller dinner parties. 2 or 4 plus my wife and I is the new norm. Usually dinner, desert and a lot of alcohol in my house

In the past, bigger gatherings would be more potluck style gatherings. My smoked fish dip is always a hit as an appetizer and recently smoked chicken thighs have been a common request.