Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part Four
I hope you all had a safe and happy Christmas. Here's another encore blog from last year’s most enjoyable party at my farm. It was originally posted on December 22, 2017.
It makes me so happy to hear how much you’ve enjoyed these holiday party blogs.
My recent gathering was a huge success - delicious food, beautiful decorations and quality time spent with friends and family. Here are more photos from the festive evening, including some with my special guest, Santa Claus.
I wish you all a very safe and happy holiday.
And, here is a list of some of the wonderful foods we enjoyed:
Smoked ham from Pat LaFrieda
Country ham from Loveless Cafe
Iberico-style ham from La Quercia
Salmon and shrimp from True North
Oysters from Norm Bloom & Son
Dried Fruits and Nuts from Eataly Downtown
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- The party was scheduled from 3pm to 5pm in the evening. Everyone was very punctual.
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- We put this tree out on my terrace parterre – one of a handful of real trees we used this year. I never like to cut down trees, but this was the top of one tree that needed some good pruning.
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- Coat racks were placed on my large porch, so guests could remove their coats and shoes at the door.
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- Here are some guests in my Brown Room enjoying eggnog, hors d’oeuvres and good conversation. (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)
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- Creme Brûlée didn’t seem to mind all the noise at all. Here she is in her Christmas red.
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- Here is the gorgeous Buche de Noel we made – brought inside and ready to serve. Everyone loved it. Buche de Noel is made of sponge cake to resemble a miniature actual Yule log – it is a form of sweet roulade, and so delicious. (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)
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- Chef Pierre Schaedelin from PS Tailored Events and his talented team did such a wonderful job preparing the dishes. Here he is making red caviar appetizers. (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)
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- There were selfies being taken in every room. (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)
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- Outside, my driver, Carlos, helped bring guests from their cars to my house.
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- My friend, Jim Klinko, gifted me this beautiful 18th-century planter – I think it will look perfect up at Skylands, my home in Maine.
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- And here he is, the jolly ol’ man himself – Santa Claus.
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- Everyone loved the oysters from Norm Bloom – we ordered 400 delicious oysters, served on the half shell with cocktail sauce and mignonette. http://www.coppsislandoysters.com (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)
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- Here is my gorgeous Empress Qin looking up at Kevin as he captures this quick snapshot.
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- We also had four wonderful carolers singing on the terrace parterre.
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- Santa wished everyone a Merry Christmas as they walked from house to house.
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- My property director, Fred Jacobsen, and some of my outdoor grounds crew – Chhewang, Chhiring, Pemba, and Phurba – took this nice photo with Santa.
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- Here is Santa with the daughters of my nephew, Morgan – Beatrix and Kit.
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- My driver, Rock Pereira, and Heather Kirkland, who is in charge of all these special events, posed for this photo.
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- Here are my friends, Laura Blau, and her husband, Michael Citro.
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- Here are Carlos and Wilmer.
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- This is our head of programming and development, Kim Miller-Olko, and her family.
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- Churchill is Susan Magrino’s miniature poodle – he’s pictured here with Susan’s driver, Laurentius Surca, and of course, Santa.
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- Here’s my friend, Muffin Dowdle, aboard the sleigh with Santa.
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- And, here’s Terre Blair and Melinda Shea.
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- Allyn Magrino also took a fun photo with Santa Claus.
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- Shqipe and Ryan stood nearby for their photo with Mr. Claus.
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- On Santa’s left is Dr. Pedda Reddy – he is a very passionate peafowl breeder and has given me several beautiful peacocks and peahens. He attended the party with his lovely wife, Leela, and their son.
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- Dawa, who is in charge of caring for all my outdoor birds, brought up the day’s chicken eggs and took this quick photo with Santa.
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- My special eggnog, made with rum, bourbon, cognac, and whipped cream folded in, was very popular. (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)
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- Here is my kitchen – bustling with guests having a great time and enjoying all the delicious food. (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)
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- Kevin, and my friend, Richard Christiansen, joined me for this photo. (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)
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- And here I am with Santa – I hope you all have a very special holiday with you and your families.
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- Everyone had such a great time at the party. Over the next week, I will share some of our best holiday blog memories from years past. (Photo by Peter T. Michaelis)
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