Opening Night of the New and Improved FOKC

FOKC's founder, Robert Morton (aka Rupty) and I came up with an idea of changing space to more cohesively function with people while we were discussing the relations of people and objects. Over the next few days, Rupty and I began to come up with themes and general functions we desired from one room to the next and we got out other room mates (though initially unsure with our changes) and moved every piece of furniture to a new thought out location. Once we were comfortable and most satisfied with our changes, we decided it was time to unveil the New and Improved FOKC to our good friends.

We found ourselves finishing in time for us to throw a collective birthday extravaganza for two of the FOKC's members who share a birthday weekend! Coincidently, they also had beards! And thus, the catchy alliterated name for the event was born! The Frederick Offerin Kino Club presents: The Battle of the Beards Birthday Bash!

I, being named the FOKC's Cooking Czar, was in charge of the food. I spent the entire night (into the wee hours of the morn' with Zach Condon & Beirut accompanying me, preparing a delicious assortment of snacks to entertain with. To start things off, we had a refreshing assortment of fruit (strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, blueberries, and melon).

Next, we had delectable sandwiches which included: Chicken Cashew Salad, Cucumber-Dill, Egg Salad, and a personal favourite; Bleu Cheese, Walnut and Pear. Later, we broke out the main event...Mini Pumpkin Spice Cheese Cakes (for Birthday Boy 1) and Mini Black Forest Cakes (for Birthday Boy 2.) And finally, we decided to unwind with some Cheese & Crackers and Wine. We even had some grapes, too! We enjoyed cheeses such as Brie, Bleu, Smoked Gouda, and Goat Cheese. Wines included White Zinfendel, Burgundy, and my favourite; Reisling. It was the perfect way to end the evening.

Everyone had a blast, from dancing to our hearts content, singing loudly together (even creating some of our own spontaneous music), and playing an enormous and wildly entertaining game of Apples to Apples. Splendid times we had, indeed!

So, my THANKS goes out to all of you lovely and fabulously talented and good people who came out to join in our festivities. You made our place come alive, and it was just what Rupty and I set out to accomplish. I hope to see you all again soon, and would love for you to bring others like yourselves.

Auf Weidersehen!
FOKC Cooking Czar