So, yesterday was having the family over for dinner day. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it seemed like everyone in attendance enjoyed themselves. The food was good and my beer was cold. I had a tad too much of both. Here’s the way it went down:
Food prep began in the morning hours. One of Swan’s sisters and a couple of other relatives came to help out in the kitchen.
Something called “blood stew.” I think it’s a pork dishChicken feet(and my toes)Chicken adoboFilipino spaghettiBrownies Swan-styleMy Aunt Pat’s Recipe Fruit Salad
There were several other dishes, including my candied yams, that I neglected to photograph. Sorry!
The Rite Spot is set up and ready for action!First view shot of the day from the roofSetting up the buffet tableReady for hungry FilipinosThe preferred alcoholic beverage of our Filipino guests. I stuck with beer.A view check-inLucky found it all rather boringOur dinner guests begin to arriveThe sun begins its exitGranny and some of the young onesWelcome to The Rite Spot On The Roof!Sun down, lights onThe family shot. Me and Swan’s brother-in-law were the only white guys in attendance.Jack and meMy dinner plate–roast chicken, meatballs, candied yams, and fruit salad.Let’s eat!I made a double batch of fruit salad and it proved to be a popular item on the menu.The evening viewIt was a Filipino gathering, so naturally, karaoke broke outMeeting my new goddaughter, Jilliane for the first timeThe party continued until past my bedtime (a little after 9 p.m.)
This was the first time I met Swan’s extended family and they were friendly and happy to join us. I’m sure there will be cause for a repeat sometime in the coming year.
My biggest failure yet. I’ll get back on track soon.
One year ago I was involved with a charity feeding at an Aeta native village in Iram, Olongapo City.
We are scheduled to do a return visit on January 17.
Coincidentally, we did our charity feeding in Alibang today. I’ll share that story tomorrow.
Who remembers Candid Camera? Well, today’s YouTube video is a clip from a 1965 episode of that television classic. See what you missed?
Here’s some more humor:
Take the “L” out of lover and it’s overHope you didn’t rub him the wrong wayJust Mosesing through…
Anyway, it was a very full day today and that explains why this post is going up so late. Tomorrow the clock resets and I’ll hopefully be back on schedule once again. Until then.
How’s the Swan family?