A Fried Chicken and Mac n Cheese party
Frank’s southern-fried chicken
On Sunday, a group of friends gathered at Sarah’s house with the sole intent of stuffing themselves crazy with nine types of mac n cheese and three kinds of fried chicken. (Not to mention ice-cream, cookies, and other sundry junkie things.)
Viv’s garlic chicken wings, ready for frying
my six-cheese mac n cheese, with bacon and caramelized onions, and red pepper flakes
a four-cheese mac n cheese–this was excellent!
Lisa’s Dungeness crab mac n cheese (there were two crab macs, but the other photo turned out blurry)
Valentina’s beautiful garlic and mascarpone mac n cheese
Ashlyn’s beautifully moist, teeny tiny madelines
I don’t know how many Lactaids I had to pop last night to save me from gastronomical distress, but it was a lot, and it was worth it. I especially liked Valentina’s garlic and marscapone mac n cheese, because the flavor was quite delicate, and the presentation was so unique. I also scarfed down too many of Viv’s garlic wings. Needless to say, I reeked.
Apologies for the poor quality of the photos–I didn’t have optimal lighting, and my skills are not good enough to take decent pics in low light.
Tomorrow, I’m meeting a friend for brunch at a restaurant I’m reviewing, and checking out Paris Grocery, the new French grocery store opened by the wonderful people who brought us Spanish Table. I won’t take photos at either place, but I promise I’ll take photos of the Thai dinner we’re having tomorrow night for a non-review meal with some friends!
Posted: October 12th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
Comments
Comment from LaurieA-B
Time October 13, 2009 at 4:29 AM
I wish there were a tactful way to correct spelling, but there’s not: it’s “mascarpone.” Valentina’s dish is so beautiful. I’m impressed you managed to take a photo before sticking a fork into it!
Comment from lorna
Time October 13, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Laurie: Thanks for letting me know! Mascarpone is one word that I always spell incorrectly. I believe I pronounce it incorrectly as well. 
Comment from AnnieBee
Time October 13, 2009 at 8:43 AM
Beautiful food and photos! What a wonderful thing…to be able to enjoy good food with good friends.
Comment from Frank
Time October 13, 2009 at 8:51 AM
That was a fun evening, thanks for taking some pics of the dishes. There was another bank of counter lights that we could’ve turned on to brighten up some of the kitchen shots. But yeah, the dining room is kind of dark.
Comment from Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite
Time October 13, 2009 at 1:59 PM
What an awesome idea for a party!!!!!
Comment from lorna
Time October 13, 2009 at 2:19 PM
Frank–I hope you didn’t take it the wrong way, my skills are to blame, not the lighting.
Thanks everyone–it was a great evening!
Comment from Lea Ann
Time October 14, 2009 at 4:58 AM
ohmyGOSH, talk about some good looking food. I love all of the mac and cheeses and fried chicken always so wonderful. Thanks for this post and what a fun idea for a gathering. As always great pictures.
Comment from Valentina
Time October 15, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Thanks for posting these, and giving us the chance to revisit and remember such a wonderful evening!
Btw, I’ve been having your mac ‘n cheese by-the-bite the whole week. Today, I’ll have the last portion. It “ages” beautifully 
Comment from Meg
Time October 18, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Mac & cheese with bacon and red pepper flakes? That sounds amazing! Please tell me that recipe will be in the cookbook…
Comment from Kairu
Time October 13, 2009 at 12:53 AM
I was so sorry to miss that party! Everything looks amazing. Also, I covet what I can see of that kitchen.