yes, chef!

Hosting Era Night #1:
Private Chef

January was not only a month of new resolutions and speciality mocktails, but also the beginning of another year around the sun for myself (and maybe a friendly reminder to wear my SPF).

As it relates to birthdays, a celebration will never go missed at our apartment and this years birthday was something hard to beat. Surprises can be a big hit or miss, but when you walk into your apartment to find a private cook and your best friends ready to chef it up… yep, mission accomplished.

What we did

• Hired a private chef to teach us how to cook a homemade rustic Italian 4 course meal

What we ate

• Fresh herbed focaccia with extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, and garlic

• Spaghetti carbonara with pancetta, parmesan, and farm eggs

• Arugula salad with a lemon vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes and pecorino

• Dark chocolate tiramisu with espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa

What we drank

• Avaline organic red and white wine

• Natural orange wine (no hangovers over here!)

What we learned

• How to make homemade pasta

• How to crack an egg with one hand

• How to chop herbs like a real chef

This night holds a special place in my heart because it encapsulates everything to come here at the realRelation. New activities, familiar and new faces, cheffing up new bites, celebrations, and making the most of what we have. So, get ready cause this is just the beginning of something special.

A special shoutout to my girl @whatsniceating who captured everything that went down in the kitchen.