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“I see Dutch people”

January 2, 2007 By Marta Darby 6 Comments

Pc319548Yes, I am deliberately hiding behind that person who is a slimy version of my husband because of the trashy mini-skirted outfit I was wearing.

No, I don’t have any real tattoos.

There’s a perfectly reasonable explanation why we are dressed as trailer trash. We’re just grateful we didn’t get pulled over and then have to explain our outfits to the police.

Our good friends, George and Alysa have a tradition of hosting a murder mystery dinner on New Year’s Eve.  This one was called Honky Tonk Homicide.
I can’t even begin to describe how much fun this is.

First of all, George is an amazing gourmet cook and, being Italian, he lives to feed people. He is also a drama teacher.  We love being the happy recipients of his hospitality. The guests all really get into their characters, which makes the mystery more compelling.  The food was incredible. The company delightful.  And…

the preacher did it.

Added bonus:
We spent the night and got to partake of the Dutch New Year’s Day tradition of  Ollieballen. I think it translates literally to "oil balls."  A type of round donut.
P1019550
 
Of course, George again made enough delicious food to feed the army of Dutch people that comprise Alysa’s family. Add six Darbys to that and you have quite the hungry and noisy crowd.

We love how George is so very Italian and Alysa is so very Dutch. Add to this mix my own Cuban-ness and we have quite a melting pot thing going on.

Alysa and I met when we were both pregnant, 21 years ago and instantly bonded along with our newborn boys.
P1019554 I love that Adam & her boys, John-Pieter and Rein are still friends.

It is always a wonderful way to start the new year.  Lots of food and laughter and just great friends.

We hope the rest of 2007 brings many more good times with the people we love.
That is my wish for all of you, too.

Happy New Year!

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  1. alysa giorgetti says

    January 3, 2007 at 4:57 am

    Gulukkig Niewjaar!So glad you were here to celebrate, it is always amazing when you come and particularly fun when the whole family comes with.
    Love,Lys

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  2. Pam Pensiero says

    January 3, 2007 at 8:55 am

    Ok…no fair! I really wanted to see the tattoos! Seems like you had a great couple of weeks! We went to bed early on New Years Eve. (we had the baby) But we did get your text at Midnight! I hope to be on line today….I am sorry I have not been there to chat. Miss you! Hope Jon had a great birthday. Love ya!

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  3. Carrie_in_TN says

    January 3, 2007 at 6:05 pm

    Hey Marta, you guys look very “authentic.” You could be my Boonie neighbors, fer sure. Feliz Ano Nuevo to you and yours.

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  4. alysa giorgetti says

    January 4, 2007 at 12:58 am

    Eric, you won the prize for most authentic.Lys

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  5. alysa giorgetti says

    January 7, 2007 at 7:15 pm

    Those oil balls look good are they hard to make? How do they taste?Lys

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  6. keb says

    January 15, 2007 at 7:30 pm

    Totally got a bang out of yr slimy pic – I see dutch people is too funny. and yikes the fried dough -! must be delish. pls stop tantalizing me w/ yummy lookin’ food.

    Reply

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