House of bug
We've been a sick household for the past several days. So far the only one who hasn't gotten the bug is Ben and we are keeping our fingers crossed. I think I picked up the latest cold-flu bug last Saturday from one of our guests. The open house is always fun although I get stressed ahead of time and usually feel sorry afterwards that I don't seem able to talk to my friends much, but I hope they know that it's all part of being a host.
I am happy to report that my second torta di riso came out better than the first one. Getting a kitchen scale, a zester and a rectangular spring form made a big difference. I also made a couple of modifications to the original recipe. If Giorgio gives me the okay, I'll translate his mom's recipe (plus my adaptations) into English and post it here in the next few days. I've had requests already. :)
Everybody seemed to find food they enjoyed, including the cats.
Kelvin grabbed a filet of smoked trout, whiskered a bowl of crème fraiche, and tried at least a dozen laps, mostly clad in black trousers. Lint rollers were happily passed around throughout the day. Pipie got his face in the cheese bowl and ate several emmental cubes coated in cornstarch. If you were here, not to worry; that happened *after* the cheese fondue.
And now I'll go flop on the sofa and feel sorry for myself and Pipie (he's sick, too) 'til we beat this stupid bug.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all!
Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo a tutti!
Comments
Merry Christmas to you, too. Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: soknitpicky | December 21, 2007 7:21 PM
Sorry to hear that you are under the weather. Feel better soon!
Posted by: theresa | December 21, 2007 8:54 PM
Get better soon!
Posted by: Maud | December 21, 2007 10:53 PM
Redundant after your other comments, but I do hope that you're better soon.
And Pipie and Kelvin and I hope that Ben does not get it but takes good care of the rest of you.
Posted by: Laura | December 21, 2007 11:45 PM
Hope you feel better very soon .
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année Francesca , et Vive le Tricot !
Posted by: Danièle | December 21, 2007 11:52 PM
Hope you'll be much better for Christmas Day: and here's to a Merry Christmas and a wonderful, yarn and creativity-filled 2008.
Posted by: rosie | December 22, 2007 2:37 AM
That food sounds delicious! I hope you feel better and have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!
Posted by: Bea | December 22, 2007 6:06 AM
Get well soon, Francesca, and have a very happy Christmas!!
Posted by: Karen | December 22, 2007 10:25 AM
I am so sorry you guys are under the weather. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Have a very happy holidays and a beautiful new years!
Posted by: kitty kitty | December 22, 2007 11:47 AM
Dear Francesca, I hope all of your household feels better soon and wishing you a wonderful holiday!
Buon Natale and Nuovo Anno!
HUGS!
Posted by: Olga | December 22, 2007 8:14 PM
Auguri, buone feste!
Posted by: Chiara | December 23, 2007 11:15 AM
Tanti auguri in ritardo, Francesca!!!
E spero che tu ti sia rimessa (e anche Pipie)
Posted by: Betta | December 26, 2007 2:59 AM