BYOL

We’re  invited to an old friend’s house for a post-Thanksgiving dinner, where everyone brings their leftovers to share.  It’s a chance to clean out your bulging refrigerator and socialize at the same time.

So the question of the day is whether to take our “best” leftovers or the ones that are the most plentiful.  Do we take the things that might give us a label of “outstanding cook” or anonymously contribute to mediocrity?

I’m for getting rid of as much of those miscellaneous containers in the refrigerator as possible, but I am sensing a determination on the part of another family member to hold onto his outrageously delicious garlicky mashed potatoes.   We can’t take the dark meat that was still running red juice after it was carved.

I’m sure we’ll come up with enough to legitimize our invitation.  These are people we have known for over 20 years who have children exactly our children’s ages, so it will be fun to get everyone together again.  The food is actually a secondary consideration.

How are you dealing with all the leftovers?