Feastival

Yesterday was the planned "feastival" with some good friends, good food, and of course, good drinks. I snatched up my litte kitchen helper, Bruzser, and was on my way to cook up a storm.

After a minor detour or two, we had finally arrived at our destination.... The Ayers residence, where Bruzser got to play with three fellow furry friends. Being the smallest by far (4 1/2 lbs) he had to show his dominance by barking and snipping at everyone... Boys! I had brought some ingredients needed to redo the flourless cake (cupcakes previously) I was going to make, and some cookies I had whipped up the night before.... While we were out at the grocery store, beloved Ernie decided to get into my bag I had so foolishly left on the floor, and eaten and entire bag of cookies, half a container of cocoa powder, and a big bag of dog treats... I should have taken a picture of the big brown mess, but before our homeowner had a meltdown I had to clean it up.

All was well once Sarah brought the vinegar! (Baking soda and vinegar is a cure all for all stains on things lightly colored.)

The baking started, as did the Shiraz consumpation. I started on the flourless cake, while John & Sarah made homemade guacamole with jalapenos and onions, yum! Ingredients missing, John and Sarah ran to the store while I, bored, started on another project: chocolate chip cookies! ... While the cake cooled, I baked the cookies and made the peanut butter buttercream frosting. Delicious.

Cake fell a little flat, again. Not exactly sure if flourless cakes are supposed to be flat and gooey, but wow ... another round of "brownies" covered in frosting.

Cookies were surprisingly good, considering the brown sugar might have been about four years old.

Guacamole - delicious. Anything with avocado, delicious.

Natalie brought over some fresh fruit, which was a perfect combination for all our sweets!

Sarah had brought vegan chili, that we tried with chips cold. Oh, my, delicious. So good, I had to take some to go when I abruptly had to leave early... to get home in time for my new couches! Hooray!