Happy Birthday Piero

Sandi asked Piero what kind of food he preferred to celebrate his birthday. His choice was Mediterranean cuisine. He has had Sandi's cooking numerous times so he knew she made the best koobideh ever.

My contribution was the Italian appetizers from the restaurant Gaetano's in Torrance. They make the best Bruschetta and Arancini (rice balls) with a wonderful sauce. We started with those and of course some Champagne to celebrate the occasion.

Sandi started us with her delicious Mediterranean salad with her garlic, lemon, dressing. She also made her famous lentil/rice with onions which is so addicting.  We had turkey and beef koobideh cooked on the grill. Her koobideh are always juicy.  The lebni she served went well with both the koobideh and the lentil rice.  Aside from that, she served broccoli which she baked in olive oil and sea salt.

Piero and I were in 7th Heaven. Sandi was probably in purgatory as she never gets excited with her own cooking. We left room for the birthday cake. I was so disappointed that Red Ribbon no longer sells their best ever cake which was Coffee Crunch. So I ended up just getting 1/4 sheet of Chocolate Cake with chocolate fudge icing from Ralph's. The birthday celebrant did not complain.

Another year has gone by. Happy Birthday Piero and congratulations on your recent engagement.