The other donation I made to the church's service auction back in
November beside the holiday breads was a Vietnamese dinner for 6 people
(plus the SO and me) at our house. Two couples backed out, so we were
left with one couple. I invited one of my cronies from the congregation
who loves Vietnamese food. The original menu of bun bo Hue was altered
after the mad cow was discovered in Washington, so I came up with the
following substitute menu:
fresh spring rolls hot and sour shrimp soup caramel pork rice cucumber salad vanilla and
ginger ice cream
The couple brought along their finicky 7-year-old daughter and food to feed her. She did choke down
some rice and (no surprise) ice cream. The meal was well received. I forgot to put the cucumber
salad on the table, but nobody missed it. The ginger ice cream was an accidental find and a good
finale to the meal.
The cats provided entertainment for the child and adults alike. The conversation was lively. I may
do a similar thing next year.
Cindy
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