A couple of weeks ago Chelsey had Theo and me over for noodle soup with dumplings and vegetables. I commented on how delicious it was and she said that they have it often, as an easy lunch - maybe every weekend. So I suggested that we should have a dumpling party sometime. And last Friday, we did just that.
I had made dumplings before and found it to be relatively easy, moving along quickly especially when you have friends to help. But because our friend Kelli was sick and not able to make it, our ratio of only two moms to three kids had the effective impact of being more difficult than trying to make dumplings by oneself, without any kids.
I should grant that we had one very good helper:
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| I think she helped make more than she ate ;) |
Despite the kids running around us, it was super fun, and my only regret was not preparing the whole 5 pounds of meat I had purchased, and only mixing up filling with 4 pounds. (We might have as well done more work while we were at it, especially now that we have a deep freezer. More on that to come.)
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| On the other hand, this one definitely ate more than he helped produce. |
Also, funny enough, the day before the party my mother-in-law called to tell me she was mailing me six bags of freshly made kimichi. She asked if I would be home in the morning to receive the package. Why, yes!
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| As you can tell, we ate while we worked. As David always says, "Do not muzzle an ox..." |
Well friends, you can tell we are having way too much fun around here. BUT, I need your suggestions on what other kind of "food preparation party" I could have with other (mom) friends. Leave a comment and let me know your ideas!
P.S. Stephie, this reminded me of "Shanghai, take a bao." You're so clever.
P.P.S. Sharon, I'm trying to figure out how to work you into this. Really, I am.
P.P.S. Barta, this reminded me of Din Tai Fung, Josh, and "delivering a consistent product."
