Day 361: Boxing Day

When Evan and his friends were in high school, they began an annual tradition of holding a themed party the day after Christmas (Boxing Day).  They organized crazy, fun events all through college and even for a few years after they graduated.  Now, fifteen years out of school, they are spread out all over the state, some have children and some remain single.  Three years ago, we started hosting since they were only in town a few days and we added new friends from Quest that Evan had gotten to know.

Matt preparing the fruit tarts

Sarah and baby Rowan

His two best friends, Matt and Sarah always cook and they are magnificent chefs!  The theme tonight was "Pizza on earth."  Matt prepared individual cherry and apple tarts topped by almonds and homemade whipped cream.  Sarah made a platter of nibbles made of pear chunks with bleu cheese wrapped and baked in bacon.  Amazing!  She also made two pizzas of whole wheat crusts with caramelized onions and bleu cheese.  I made four pizzas, one of them a Hawaiian pizza.  Great company, delicious food and lots of laughs produced a wonderful evening.