We started a new tradition today.
Most of us that work here enjoy cooking, and we frequently talk about what we made for dinner, what we ate at a restaurant, or what we saw at the food co-op that looked good.
So we decided to have a potluck lunch under the guise of, "Hey, wouldn't it be fun if..." But really, it was a cooking contest to see who could out-Potluck everyone else.
I didn't make a quiche, oh no. You can't win a contest with a "quiche."
I made an egg strata with caramelized onions, wilted spinach, crispy bacon, and a trio of cheeses.
Ms. Dancer didn't make a cucumber salad.
She made a Mediterranean melange of vine ripened grape tomatoes, English cucumbers, aged balsamic, and imported feta cheese. (DUDE. I love this salad.)
Mrs. Domesticity didn't bring bread and dip, she brought hand made wheat loaf topped with a spread of capers and Italian olives.
Boy Aaron didn't bring rice and squash, he brought a sugar pumpkin stuffed with threshed wild rice, sausage, and fresh cream.
And Ms. English Major made the most adorable cupcakes.
Bellini cupcakes, made with champagne, peaches, and candied ginger. They had a delicate crumb and a moist texture. They also happened to be gluten and dairy free, which made the fact that they were both adorable and delicious that much better.
We invited all of our spouses, and had so much fun with our potluck that we've decided to designate the second Friday of every month as Potluck Lunch Day.
Sometimes it's good to be the boss. I don't need to consult the Party Planning Committee or submit a requisition request. If we want to feast every second Friday of the month, we're going to do it.
So there.
Any good potluck dish ideas for me? I've got to start thinking about how to beat out the competition in October...