Blog: LoFi entertaining
I’m on the three paydays until Melbourne savings crunch and I have something on every night this week. It is also my turn to arrange a fortnightly get together with some of my friends – one of my favourite times – we hang out, eat, drink cups of tea and talk about everything from the ridiculous to the meaning of life.. things are more likely to veer toward the ridiculous most of the time.
On Monday I was still trying to decide what to do on Wednesday (tonight), knowing that I’d be tired after working Tuesday night and lacking inspiration. The best I could come up with was dessert at a cafe, not my most exciting idea but acceptable. I ring Alex for advice, she suggests – pizza. Not ordering in, not even Sals NY Pizza, she means make our own. Genius.
Everyone is instructed to bring their favourite toppings, I pick up bases and a few essentials and a selection of fizzy drink – hey, I’m on a budget okay! Plus there is something seriously intermediate school group about this gathering. (After three tall glasses of glasses of Sparkling Duet I come to the conclusion that fizzy drink is far worse than wine for excitement and giggles).
The pizzas were a stunning example of group participation – we had seven bases and seven people. We experimented with flavours and all took turns creating our masterpieces. None were disasters, although some of us declined to opportunity to enjoy the anchovy pizza.
In a week this busy, it would be easy to make nights like this one a low priority, but I’m so glad I made time for my regular quality time with these friends. It was great fun, delicious and I now feel incredibly relaxed, which is not my usual dinner party experience.
Try it... and for bonus points have the makings of banana splits in store.
