Back in June Stephanie and I brought like 16 tins of fois gras and paté back with us from France, with the idea of throwing a paté party (or partay). But the summer was so action-packed that we weren’t able to find a free weekend to bring people together until last night.

Apparently our timing was right. Not only was the weather unusually warm this weekend, but 23 people showed up (including 2 children)!

In addition to the paté, we also made 4 different quiches, 2 with ham, 1 with rainbow chard and bacon, and one with just rainbow chard, a cake aux olives (ham, cheese, and olive bread), salad, and for dessert bananes flambées—the only thing we managed to take a picture of.

Right now I’m basking in the party afterglow. Our apartment is quiet and clean. And I had quiche for breakfast. Does it get any better than this?