Well it wasn't the butler, it was Ollie Oliver the master chef who wasn't such a great chef!

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Our Murder Mystery Dinner for 12 went off well, we must have sank about 7 bottles of wine, rum, Limoncello, plus numerous other liquers etc. Everyone had a great time and really got into the spirit of the dinner...

The dinner was focused around a Master Chef award, with a murder. We made up a Golden Whisk trophy and typical Canadian Potluck style everyone contributed something to the dinner.

Donna and Pierre brought some Hors D'oevres (starters for the rest of us) in the shape of Bacon wrapped scallops () and asparagus wrapped in proscuitto with some smoked gouda. John and Heather brought some greek cheese and John dressed in his chef's tunic, dusted them with Oregano and flour and fried them a very nice touch.

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For a main course Julie prepared two dinners, Duck ala Orange,  and Pork Tenderlion stuffed with apricots and prunes (nicer than it sounds). Roast potatoes cooked in duck fat () and a medley of steamed vegatables (sounds posher than cauliflower, carrots and broccoli).

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Ceri brought round some Death by Chocolate and Lemon Meringue Pie for dessert.

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Well everyone got into playing their parts, ate well, drank well and we didnt finish until after midnight. We climbed into bed at about 1:15am this morning, after four dishwasher loads and lots of water quaffing.

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No Snow Shoeing today everyone was to knackered.  But the forecast is for 30-40cm's of snow tomorrow. Sounds like New Years eve party will be via Dad's 4x4.

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I wish you all a happy new year and if you are thinking of running a murder mystery dinner just ask and we will give you some tips.