The Drunch of all Drunchesssss.

So last night, Coco and I held our first official DRUNCH. Yes, a drunch. A combination of brunch and early dinner. I can't take credit for this creative smash of a name. (Shout out to Lorriane Parker Greenidge for introducing us to drunching during our 2nd annual Emerald Isle, NC trip.)

I was randomly inspired in TJ Maxx after finding the most perfect paisley/flower napkins. A light bulb went off and I said "I think we'll have a drunch!". So off I went with my fancy napkins and started brainstorming the menu (which Coco selected and created.)

Because fancy napkins weren't enough, I thought menus to compliment them would be a nice touch. So my super super good friend, Adri P, made the most innovative and funky menus for my drunch and she shipped them 2 day express so I would have them days before the big event.

Shes so full of ideas and the final product was a success! a small green, pink and yellow flowered menu, with black lettering attached to a brown paper bag (for leftovers, i know!) and a bright green ribbon holding it together (see pic below). Totally Martha Stewart. I on the other hand, can barely cut paper.

On drunch Sunday, my table looked like it was worthy of Good Housekeeping. I was so proud of me. Yellow tablecloth, pom flowers in mason jars, it was heavenly. And the food was beyond! Coco's menu was 5 star restaurant worthy! We started with a chilled cucumber soup, then a feta and watermelon salad, main course was a linguini shrimp scampi, and dessert was a raspberry tart topped with creme fraiche. Delicious! He's so talented in the kitchen! Anyhow, I decided that I was going to make an effort and cook something myself, so I did! Deviled eggs. I heart them. And they were my masterpiece. Everyone was super impressed, including myself. I even decided to make a welcome cocktail for my guests! (welcome cocktails were a bit expensivo so I cant get too fancy next time!). I made an absolut strawberry kiss. Yum!

Our friends arrived at 6, and well, there was not one disappointed person in our apartment. 11 bottles of wine and champagne later and several servings of linguini with shrimp scampi, the night took an interesting (but always fun) turn! And those details, will remain in the minds of the attendees and will not be shared! All I have to say, is that I'm so thankful for the friends that Coco and I have, and for the most amazing husband in the world. Hands down.

Never a dull moment! And what did we learn? 1) that I'm not pregnant despite everyone thinking so all bc of my overly done table presentation. Besides, I downed way too much champagne for a baby to survive and 2) That drunches are so special, that there will only be 4 seasonal drunches a year! Porque yo no soy millonaria!

All in all, good times had.

Here's to you. Here's to me.

Kathy.