Tonight we were supposed to be having supper at our friends' house with a few other couples, around 10 of us in total. Each couple (well, wife really) was going to provide a different element of the meal. My task was to make a chocolate trifle, which I did with great care and considerable amounts of chocolate and Cassis.
At around 2 p.m. there came an announcement on the local news feeds online that a further virus outbreak had been identified and that all residents were being advised to remain at home. A Government briefing at 3 p.m. said that although an official lockdown has not yet been put in place, further information will follow tomorrow, Sunday, once more test results were in.
So, our soiree was off but we all had huge amounts of food that had already been prepared and waiting to be eaten. We hatched a cunning plan. At 6:30 p.m. we all convened in a local car park, where we could all maintain social distancing, and brought along plastic takeaway containers. We then visited each car boot where the food was laid out and helped ourselves to our supper then drove home to eat it.
It was delicious, and we didn't break any rules!
It sounds like a dogging venue to me... but with food! A creative solution.
ReplyDeleteNo dogs were harmed in the exchange of comestibles.
ReplyDeletePosh carboot sales with JayCees Suppers. Sounds like a good time had by all.
ReplyDeleteYep, and it wasn't raining!
DeleteSounds like one of those galloping gourmet events (where different combinations of people eat successive courses in different houses) except in this case it's the food that travels round.
ReplyDeleteMuch easier too.
DeleteBrilliant solution but I'm sure you all missed the conviviality of a more conventional supper party!
ReplyDeleteWe all chatted via WhatsApp, giving our verdict on the meal and comparing wine choices 😉
DeleteSounds like a great idea!
ReplyDeleteWe may do it again sometime, until we have all been vaccinated and this threat recedes.
DeleteClever idea! Hope the lockdown is lifted! At least you got to see your friends for a little bit!
ReplyDeleteAnd shared some tasty food
DeleteThat was clever. A full meal enjoyed by all. The things you do in this time of covid.
ReplyDeleteHope the spreads stops . Full stop
It is just up and down all the time. There were reports of noisy parties overnight. Some people are so selfish.
DeleteVery nice...i remember another character who was forever hatching cunning plans. His did not always turn out so well as yours did.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha. Poor Baldrick.
DeleteSelf-Service by another name; what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteIngenious. We couldn't have eaten all that trifle by ourselves,it was huge.
DeleteIncredible creative thinking. Covid is bringing out such ideas so some good is coming out of it!
ReplyDeleteKeeps the little grey cells ticking over
DeleteThat was a very cunning and brilliant plan! Lets hope this thing gets under control soon. x
ReplyDeleteAmen to that x
DeleteI am imagining that whoever was tasked with salad or appetizers was over the moon to get some of your chocolate trifle. Clever folks.
ReplyDeleteYes, the salad lady was very keen for us all to share 😀
DeleteA terrific idea JayCee ... we all have to be resourceful in these strange times. XXXX
ReplyDeleteWe've still got it! xxx
DeleteWhat a great idea. I am already planning to round up a team of participants for ....You should give it a name.
ReplyDeleteMeals on Wheels has already been taken ...
DeleteWhat a good idea. Trouble is, the thought has made me feel hungry and I'm trying not to 'snack'! :)
ReplyDeleteOh go on... you know you want to
DeleteWhat a brilliant idea....I loved the sound of your trifle, too!
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It was very rich!
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