Sanity… is for the Weak

Michelle and her newborn are in town from Bangkok this week, and so we decided to have her and other friends over for lunch.

It’s been a while since we’ve entertained friends over at home, but having close friends over for a small meal and drinks isn’t really a big deal, nor is it a lot of work. For one thing, the atmosphere is much more relaxed, and it’s a great deal more convenient for the mother with an infant.

Pasta is a simple dish to make, and the market abounds with ready-made sauces which are easily prepared. For this meal though, we went a little further and sprung for a fancier Squid Ink Pasta in Laksa sauce. Simple and yet yummy, especially when the Laksa is reduced down to a thick sauce. Drinks were simple as well, some excellent Straits Pale and Brown Ale from Archipelago Brewery, which went wonderfully with the Laksa.