I love Dinner Parties

I really do. I know I blog a lot here about partying and drinking games, but sometimes it is so perfect to just chill with good people, good wine, and good food. Yes, dinner parties have the potential to be incredibly awkward, but I believe there isn't much enough wine can fix. Also, maybe that's part of the excitement of throwing or attending a dinner party. You don't know exactly how it will turn out, kind of a rush? People don't let a few awkward dinners keep them from continuing to attend or host though, awkward dinner parties are just a part of life, as are successful ones. I do think dinner parties are a pretty universal, cross-culturally enjoyed part of life. I've encountered a few while here in Denmark and they have all been wonderful.

Speaking of cross-cultural, the other night I was having dinner a teacher's house for an end of the year class social, and some of the Americans decided it would be good to try to make ranch dressing. We didn't succeed. However! In order to find a recipe, my teacher-who is Danish- brought out a cooking book to help us, saying basically that she swore by this book. Who wrote this helpful and beloved cookbook? JULIA CHILD. I was so excited! Not only a famous American cook helping out the Danes, but a Smithie! I bet you all didn't know that about her (since they never once mention Smith in the recent movie of her life) but yep, Julia Child attended Smith College.


Maybe this summer I will attempt to throw some dinner parties. I'm thinking themed. I'll keep you all posted.