You've seen a couple of posts about the corporate holiday parties that I've had the privilege of attending, and if you were a reader of mine back in 2005, then you've seen a post about the anti-corporate party generally thrown at my workplace during the holidays.
This year, I'm pleased to report that the holiday potluck we threw at work this year was a resounding success, and the best part of it was that the food was significantly better than the corporate holiday party I attended on the "other side of town."
My favorite food items at the party? Everything was deliciously homemade by my co-workers, but I have to admit, the most memorable items were the overflowing platters of appetizers brought by a co-worker's significant other (who just so happens to descend from a distinguished lineage of restauranteurs). I thought that the appetizer plates looked so gorgeous and visually attractive, that I whipped out my digicam--which had been discreetly tucked away under my tacky holiday outfit--and within a matter of mere seconds, became a fierce and voracious food paparazzo.
Feast your hungry eyes on these poached spears of asparagus wrapped in thick slices of well-salted, high-quality Italian prosciutto; and
Golden, buttery, and flaky tart shells ornately decorated with a thin slices of rare roasted beef and a substantial dollop of creamy (yet "well-textured") horseradish.
Okay, so the food at my work holiday party was technically "donated," but I know you corporate employees are looking at these pictures (and still toiling away in your cubicle), while salivating in jealousy!
So lucky! Our company decided not to have a Christmas party this year (actually I'm relieved about that). So our department went to Romano's Macaroni Grill. Which would've been fine if I had chosen the right dish.
ReplyDeleteMental note:
Never order a salad that touts too many savory/salty components, no matter how good it sounds.
Because parmesan crisps, fried proscuitto, feta cheese, pecans in a salad all at once just makes for a sodium overload!
spectacular!! i'd love an office party like that.
ReplyDeleteHi PE - Talk about inducing a stomach growl! We got our annual "pancake breakfast"...ick!
ReplyDeletehey that looks yummi!
ReplyDeleteYou changed the bg of the site? Looks very cool...
ReplyDeletewow... looks delicious as usual p.e.!
ReplyDeletego ANTI-CORPORATE party!! i love it!!
ANARCHY and Potluck, what a dynamite combination ! Splendid concept P.E... Just Splendid.. !!
That meal actually sounds pretty good Elmo Monster, but when you point out the elevated sodium content, it seems like it must have been a night requiring of heavy drinking (of water)!
ReplyDeleteIt was modest and very warm Pink Nest. It is good to celebrate the holidays with a small party.
I hope your short stack of holiday hotcakes came with Vermont maple syrup and breakfast sausage pattiesKirk K! If not, then what the heck kinda celebration is that? You need a raise!
Budding Cook, I was happy to wolf down those little critters!
Ooops, perhaps my background didn't download correctly Rasa Malaysia, because I didn't change anything.
That anarchy tasted delicious Rick James!
I love this idea! We had some old wine from a Class in the 1970s and stuff brought in from Porto's... Mmm... but nothing beats YOUR anti-holiday party! YUM!!! :D Happy holidays!!!
ReplyDeleteYes I'm salivating, darn you. I'm practically drowning in my own drool!
ReplyDelete- Chubbypanda
office parties are the best! personally, i prefer a low key, relaxing atmosphere. no need for fanfare--just good food and good company!
ReplyDeleteWhat Bola?! Wine from 1970?! I think your party just blew mine out of the water!
ReplyDeleteI also drowned in my own drool when looking at your Christmas feast with Kat and the brie & pesto cheese fritter at your New Year's party Chubby Panda! And by the way, I am already married to smoked gouda, but you can be the second spouse or concubine.
I totally wanted to crash your pre-holiday party at the Carnelian Room Jinerous! Too bad I didn't have a badge to get in, although I have a badge to get into the same building as you!