That you’re fantastic? Thanks so much for all the work you’re doing! 
Gawrsh… you done swelled mah haid up so gol-durn much that mah hat don’t fit no more.
By the way, if anyone wants to watch a New Orleans-themed movie afterwards, I have a copy of Undercover Blues on VHS. Or someone can rent “The Big Easy.”
BTW, I’m bringing a couple of bottles of Gewurztraminer - a spicy german white wine that goes well with spicy foods (at least according to Those Who Know These Things)
That’s an excellent choice, Zyada… it’s what I was planning to buy. Glad to know I won’t have to… this party’s shaping up to be a little pricey. (within my means, though… no worries.)
Dammit, Chef, for a menu like that, I’ll show up early and make out with you!
I’m hungry already…
Aw, gee, Bob, that’s one of the nicest things anyone’s ever said to me.
I’ll pick up some Chap-Stik™ this week. grin
Can I get a tally on who will or will not be having some crawfish pie? I’ve decided to make individual ones and I want to make sure I a) make enough of them and b) don’t make more than I have to.
Let me know, k?
Count me in on the crawfish pie!
I’ve never tried crawfish pie, but I’m willing to try it. Put your chef skills to the test.
Count me in too. I don’t know what any of this is going to be like.
Jim
A crawfish pie is essentially a pot pie, with crawfish tails and veggies in a thick sauce enclosed in a pie crust. They are considerably spicier than your average chicken pot pie, of course, but not eye-wateringly so. I prefer to throttle back on the heat so people can taste something other than their own chemically-burned tongues.
Me too!
Thanks, man. You’ve got me drooling all over my keyboard. Can’t wait to see you guys.
Crawfish pie sounds good to me, too.
All right, I guess I’ll assume that everyone will want a crawfish pie unless I hear differently. Please, if anyone doesn’t want one, tell me so I can make one less pie.
SO! Anybody want to come over and help me clean the house?
grin
I volunteer Grace.
::everybody cheers::
Way to go Grace! Take one for the team!
Whaaat? Have you seen my house lately? The only house I’ll be cleaning is my own.
Cheffie, please don’t make a crawfish pie for me. I’m sure it’ll be wonderful but I don’t think I’ll have one.
Cool. We can start in the bedroom. wink
BTW, I hope no one has a problem with Chinet…Mrs. Chef put her foot down about excessive dish washing.
Bear in mind that if you DO have a problem with Chinet, any grumbling will be taken as an offer to wash dishes while everyone else makes out with Grace. (and no, Grace, YOU grumbling will not get you out of the makeout session.)
Private message to JimB: I got the mail you sent me. Thank you very much…I’m reluctant to accept on principle but Mrs. Chef says it’s okay, and the truth is it will help relieve my anxiety before the party. You’re the man.
Hey, Chef, no big deal. I appreciate the effort you are putting into this and allowing us in your home, glad to help a little. You are THE man.
Jim