Two good friends have an idea....roast a whole lamb on a rotisserie, invite lots of people, add some sidedishes + alcohol = instant party. Omid and Ward have been talking about this party for a long time. Ward found a local farmer selling fresh lamb, put a deposit on it and bam! One week to plan our party.
Special thanks to Sarah & her husband Chris for the 'lamb-tastic' theme.
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Our chefs! |
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Our invite: haiku fun! |
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The key ingredient to any party: the proper equipment. Go Cougs! |
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Lamb roasting station |
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The guest of honor: lamb-i-poo. |
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Ward, Lin & Omid prepping the lamb. |
I exaggerated when I told Sarah we used a pound of rosemary. It was more like a gallon (according to my Ziplock freezer bag). Several oranges, lemons & limes were also stuffed inside the lamb cavity.
Omid's new rotisserie.
Go time! Charcoal lit & the lamb placed on the spit. 4 hours later = dinner.
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Chewing the fat & monitoring the lamb. |
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My mom & sisters |
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About three hours in....looking good! |
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Papa helping Ward & Omid. |
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The real star of the party: baby Moses! |
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Moses' pround parents: Chris & Sarah |
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My besties! Lin & Ward |
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Beatiful times 2 = Annette & Jovanna |
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Omid, Vince & Mia |
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Cousins! |
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Gina, Lianna & Lia |
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New friends: Cayden & Tyler |
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Friends Wendie & Jay
Fun fact: Wendie is a newly published author. Yay Wendie!! |
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Finally! Dinner time. Our menu included Persian rice with cranberries, cardamom & pistachios, yogurt with almonds, herbs & cucumbers, various Middle Eastern appetizers, mango chutney & a big bowl of tabbouleh salad. |
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Witty Tom & B (and Remy too). |
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Remy & B. Oh Remy. He was such a naughty beggar boy. He squeaked & cried his way through the evening, forgetting all his manners. >:(
Facts from the night: *lamb = 41 lbs. *beverages consumed = 1 gallon of Vodka, 1/2 gallon of wine, 1/5 whiskey, one case of beer, one case sparkling water & one case soda. We had plenty of designated drivers, so no one drove intoxicated!
*Lamb carcass does not smell as delcious as lamb w/meat on it. After my dad carved & served the lamb, the carcass sat on the island for 20 minutes. It took on a 'wild' smell & we had to remove it from the kitchen.
*40 guests invited, 29 attended. |
1 comment:
Erin & Omid! Thank you sooo much for such a lamb-tastic evening full of tasty treats!!!!! It was a blast!!! Sorry Moses screamed blue bloody murder for a decent portion. !!!!!
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