Isabelles' dinner party

 Our friend Isabelle had a dinner party for 30 people. It was all

our church friends. I think I have maximum plates and silverware for 12 people.

I wouldnt even know what to cook!

We started with an aperitif in the other room, then we picked a number. Your

number told you where you sat.

French etiquette is very different from American etiquette. Here you sit

boy, girl, boy girl. I was sitting between two men. The reason is so they take care of 

you all night like proper gentlemen. They pour your water, your wine, pass the plates to you.

We were here till midnight and not one person got up to use the bathroom but me.

Another etiquette, you dont borrow the bathrooms, unless you are from America :))

 Beautiful table setting

 they opened a double magnum bottle of Chateau Canon which Isabelle and her husband use to own.
It is one of the best wineries in Saint Emilion

 my glass :)

 everyone chit chatting

 there is a secret spot where you can keep plates warm

 the men in the kitchen finishing off the bottle

 

 

a bottle from 1975

Thank you Isabelle for a wonderful dinner party