Рецепт Pickled Asparagus

Most people have a preference for either large parties or small. Me? I’ll always pick a dinner for 8 over a banquet for 80, even if I know most everyone there.  Larger gatherings foster surface chit-chat with lots of small exchanges that don’t always seem to go anywhere for me, while a smaller group can encourage longer, more personal conversations. A room can be filled to bursting, wine flowing with abandon, and chatter growing into a crescendo punctuated with lots of laughter, but I’m still most comfortable finding a quiet nook with my mojito and a few close friends. If I’m going to a large function of any kind, I look for ways to break the crowd down into bite-sized chunks for more personal interaction. Else, I feel untethered and…