Actually, I was a little nervous, as I was lost in a neighbourhood where no one seemed to have their house numbers on, and it was the dead of winter and dark, and I did NOT want to be the girl who ruined the surprise, as I got closer and closer to the party.
In the end, I had plenty of time, and I was not alone. I met a woman with two bottles of champagne, one under each arm, nonchalently pretending she was just going for an unconvincing walk, in case I was my friend!
The last time I was at a surprise party, I also didn't feel so bad. We were all silent in the back room waiting for our moment, and it felt wrong to listen to the two of them chat, knowing that my friend would have no way to consent to our eavesdropping!
The party was a great success, and my friend looked like she was having a great time! I helped in the kitchen prep for supper, and getting to know this designer friend better. It was a simple salad supper, and it was phenomenal!
From the top: watermelon, radish, blueberries, avocado, cucumber, cooked beets, cooked green beans, spiced and sautéd butternut squash, salted cashews, on a bed of mixed greens, lemon mustard dressing, and topped with baked salmon. It was heavenly!
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