What a feast, and what rain all on the same night! Well despite the weather some 47 guests arrived with their goodies (yummy) for the annual BISC International Feast and Games. Indeed the guests were very generous, and their cuisine delights must have taken a lot of time and effort to produce. For example there was potato salad from Germany, quiche from France, and a little number called ‘Numerical Pork’ from Hong Kong, cheese and freshly baked bread, also from France, a pasta dish from South Africa, shepherd’s pie from England, a variety of Persian delights and so much more. Personally I found it very hard to choose. I could however not resist the peach and mango crumble. I had two helpings, and a third on Monday for lunch!
When the time arrived to select our favourites from the heavy laden kitchen counter, we were transported back in time to a scene from the Titanic as the ladies went to collect their food first at the insistence of the gentlemen (although on the Titanic it was to book your seat in the lifeboat). This gallantry form the gentleman never the less caused long queues as people battled to decide between so many choices, but as Britain is the land of professional queuing we felt right at home.
Between the main course and the sweet, we took a break from all that eating with a ‘sign game’ and thereafter an ‘animal game’. The laughter and mirth emanating from the lounge was a clear indication that the guests were enjoying themselves! Then it was pudding time!
There was so much pudding that we simply could not manage it all. But as explained before, it was not a problem for Dr Chill that could then enjoy sampling a little more for Monday lunch. The pudding samples included English apple pie, Lithuanian cake, French apple tart and Persian rice pudding with letters of cinnamon indicating a great appreciation for BISC.
Finally the evening was rounded off with more fun and games and a lot more laughter. Departing guests commented on what an enjoyable evening it had been and promised to send recipes of all their delicious contributions.
Once again folks, another glorious evening at BISC! Don’t forget the traditional Christmas dinner at Alma Road church on Saturday (5 December). I have heard that Father Christmas will put in an appearance!
This is Dr Chill signing off until next time.
