Yesterday I experienced my first Gourmet (pronounced "Gore- met") party. The host provides various meats, veggies, crape mix, and omelet mixtures which are cooked at the table by the guests using a Gourmetset (one word in Dutch). Which is pictured to the left. Initially this reminded me of a 70s fondue party, but I was down for anything. Having a microbiology background, I was a little concerned about the raw meat and the possibility for food poisoning, but I loosened up.
It was loads of fun. There was lots of sauces and side dishes to chose from. I plan to purchase a Gourmetset for myself. I can't wait to host a Gourmet party. I am not sure if my American friends will enjoy this type of theme party. They may think it is a bit "corny", but I am a but corny.
My understanding is that it is very popular in the Netherlands for holiday parties.
The one draw back is that when we went to the bar that evening after the party, I was told I smelt like "grill". The guy I was talking to knew immediately I had been at a Gourmet party, so that could be a turn off...
1 comment:
you forgot to mention that it saves you a lot of time cooking as a host (and that is why it is so populair during holidays)... hihi.
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