...and the winner is...

The Bolognese Cook-Off was a great success. It seems like everyone had a great time!

The plan was changed just a little bit: Dick and I started to cook a little early, so by the time that Omar & Lora got here, we were already at the "simmering point". We thought it would be easier, and more social for everyone if they were able to cook in the downstairs kitchen as well. So, we didn't take advantage of having two kitchens this time... maybe some other time.

So, who won?

Who was victorious in the First Ever Bolognese Cook-Off????

Believe it or not, it was a tie.

Yep - we had 10 people over. 5 people (blindly) voted for the "pot on the front of the stove" and five people voted for the "post on the back burner of the stove". It was pretty funny.

Special mention goes to Shan, for sitting there for minutes, contemplating between the two sauces. He took it very seriously.

So, here's what I've learned about Omar and his recipes....

He recited The Bolognese recipe to us more than 3 years ago. We wrote it down, and we never stray.

It seems that Omar "alters" his recipe! He says it's always evolving.

So, Omar and Lora came in last night with different ingredients! WHAT? No Classico sauce? Bay Leaves? Tomato paste from a tube?

What's going on?!

No, Lora, really, I'm not bitter. ;) I find it all very amusing.

Thanks to Mike & Bunny for bringing a tasty salad, and to Reeves & Paula for all of their work on making us a yummy chocolate fondue for dessert. Mmmmmm.

We had a good time. It was a nice way to welcome in a new year.