dedja wrote:A tale of two Christmas lunches.
2. Wog version, my side
Large antipasto platters, min of 3 per table, authentic Italian smallgoods - capocollo, salami, mortadella, prosciutto, provolone, artichokes, marinated veggies.
Prawns - must be the biggest and dearest of the season, no less than 10kgs worth
Lupini beans
Crusty bread rolls
Lasagne and pasta
Roast chicken
2nd serving of prawns
Freshly percolated coffee, bottomless cup
Italian sweets - cannoli, sfogliatelle, panettone, tiramisu
Watermelon
All portions enough to feed 10x the number of guests for 2 weeks
Repeat lunch menu for Christmas dinner
And when you are just sitting there after five helpings and you are one biscotti away from a two day food Coma
Nonna or one of you Aunty's will go
"Hey Dedjio, Whatta the matter? Why you no eating?
Nothing here you like? Why you insulta me lika this? Have I upset you? I cooka all week for you.
Here let me get you another plate, you eat, hey!"