This sweet family - our neighbors just a few houses down the street - are always my favorite trick-or-treaters. This year I almost missed them because the Geek opened the door and I only realized who it was after they had already crossed the street to get to the next home. But I did caught up to them and was able to take the annual Halloween picture of them.
We had our good friends Bim and Patti over for Halloween - not for dinner, but for "snacks". We had a lot to eat. This was the cheese and prosciutto board.
Can you see what the board represents? Yes, the state of California.
I had baked my "famous" whole wheat bread to go with it. There were also smoked salmon, roasted eggplant and meatballs.
Here we are around the table, having a wonderful time together. Bim is German, Patti is American and our conversations are always a hilarious and slightly chaotic mix of Germish or Denglish (take your pick, both is the same).
And something to laugh for you - a staring contest between Kibeau and a visiting raccoon one night this week., taken with our outdoor nighttime camera.
All these lovely faces are for Nicole's Friday Face Off.
Dear Carola, the costumes are pretty. The cheese 🧀 and prosciutto board...and bread look scrumptious 😋
ReplyDeleteThe staring contest did make me laugh😁 😂
Great costumes, great food, and a great big raccoon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking Halloween family. I can see why you wish to take their picture every year. In that picture of the food, and the view at your table, I see cheese, prosciutto, fabulous bread and wine. Bacchus himself would have been pleased with this and you have everything there to make my gustatory happiness complete. And to enjoy the chatter and flow in Denglish would only have added to the pleasure. I could have even contributed a little Franglais. What an esoteric group we would have been. Hugs and kisses - David
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday Carola! Oh how wonderful! Very festive post. It's so nice you are surrounded by lovely friends and neighbours. Your home looks so cozy and your food wonderful! Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos with us. Lovely! Have a wonderful Friday and a lovely weekend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to see the trick or treat guys. I have had none for several years now.
ReplyDeleteDas ist aber eine nette Nachbarfamilie liebe Carola, gar nicht so richtig scary....aber muß ja auch nicht. Der Brotlaib schaut ja ganz wunderbar aus....schade, daß man ihn hier nicht essen kann LOL.
ReplyDeleteIrgendwie verstehen sich die Menschen ja immer wenn sie sich Mühe geben, Denglish, den Begriff kannte ich aber Germish klingt auch nicht schlecht.
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That looks like a lovely Halloween evening Carola. Good food, good friends, good costumes. Your bread looks delicious. And I hope the kitty and the raccoon came to an understanding. :) Have a super FRiday and weekend ahead. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteOhhh I love the family costumes. So nice to see the entire family trick or treating. Your snacks look so good and I did recognize the board is of CA. Very nice. You can just send that bread over to me. Wow! Lovely photos. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteLots of happy faces and cool costumes! Raccoons aren't to be messed with. Good thing the cat is quietly sitting still. :)
ReplyDeleteAwe how cute! That charcuterie board looks so good!
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Wonderful photos of 'Halloween' ~ delightful family all dressed in costume and what a fun time you had with friends and your delish looking bread and meats and cheeses ~ so festive ~ hugs,
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...Carola, it's easy to see why your bread is FAMOUS! I'm glad that raccoons don't visit us.
ReplyDeleteWonderful faces!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks good and after I scrolled I was hungry because the food looked delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love the warmth and playfulness in your post, you’ve captured the joy of Halloween beyond just costumes. The California-shaped board is brilliant, and the mix of friends, languages, and laughter really makes me feel like I’m at your table. And that raccoon staring contest, absolutely priceless.
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Your snacks look so good and the company even better. Good wine and good conversation is the best.
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