My Move To Panama
Ask About Our
​White Glove Service
US: (214) 431-5235
​Panama: +(507) 6270-4333
  • Home
  • Buy
    • Condos for Sale in Casa Bonita, Playa Bonita Resort >
      • Playa Bonita Resort
      • 23M Casa Bonita Penthouse for Sale
      • 21P Casa Bonita Penthouse for Sale
      • 20-o Casa Bonita Penthouse for sale
      • 19L 2 Bedroom Condo at Casa Bonita High Floor
      • 19D 2 Bedroom High Floor Apt with Great View
      • 18G 2 Bedroom at Casa Bonita
      • 18A Stunning view of the ocean at High Floor
      • 16L Large Condo with Sweeping Ocean Views
      • 14B Casa Bonita 1 Bedroom for Sale
      • 9i Casa Bonita 1 Bedroom
      • 10i Casa Bonita for Sale
      • 9e Casa Bonita 1 bedroom for sale
      • 7i Casa Bonita 2 Bedroom Condo
      • 7e Casa Bonita 1 Bedroom for Sale
      • 6F Casa Bonita Large 2 bedroom
      • 6e Casa Bonita 1 bedroom for sale
      • Casa Bonita New Apartments
    • Condos for Sale in Panama City >
      • La Maison Fendi Casa Panama
      • Matisse Costa del Este Panama
      • Armani Nuovo Luxury Apartment >
        • Nuovo Armani Casa
      • Hyde by Wanders and Yoo
      • Loom Tower in San Francisco Panama
      • Vista Marina
      • Winston Churchill 3 Bedroom Paitilla
      • Amador 2 bedroom
      • Vista del Mar 1 bedroom
    • Condos for Sale in Coronado >
      • Royal Palm, Gorgona, Panama
      • Casamar Beach Community >
        • Perlamar at Casamar - 1 and 2-bedroom condos
        • Altamar at Casamar - 3 bedroom condos
      • Bahia Resort, Nueva Gorgona, Panama >
        • Bahia Resort 1 Bedroom
    • Priced-to-Sell Beach Properties >
      • Las Islas, Punta Barco-Panama
    • Houses for Sale >
      • Penthouse in Amador (30% discount)
      • Villamar at Casamar
      • Villamar 14
      • Marinazul at Casamar >
        • Marinazul Masterplan
        • Marinazul #4
      • Vista Mar Villa
      • Costa del Este House
      • Oceanfront Home in Majagual, Panama
      • Oceanfront Home in Malibu Beach, Panama
      • Coronado Farm $1.2 MM
    • Boquete, Panama
    • Land for Sale >
      • Boquete House Plus 10 Hectares
      • Absolute Beachfront Lots Pedasi
      • Farm Land for Sale
  • Rent
    • Rental Book
    • Penthouses at Casa Bonita >
      • FAQs About Renting at Casa Bonita
      • Casa Bonita 21P Penthouse
      • Casa Bonita 22M Penthouse
      • 23N Casa Bonita Penthouse for Sale
      • Casa Bonita 23o Penthouse
      • Casa Bonita 24N Penthouse
      • Casa Bonita 24o Penthouse
      • Casa Bonita 24P Penthouse
    • 2 Bedrooms at Casa Bonita >
      • Casa Bonita 6F
      • Casa Bonita 7D
      • Casa Bonita 7F
      • Casa Bonita 7i
      • Casa Bonita 8A
      • Casa Bonita 8B
      • Casa Bonita 10i
      • Casa Bonita 15B
      • Casa Bonita 17i
      • Casa Bonita 17J
      • Casa Bonita 18A
      • Casa Bonita 18F
      • Casa Bonita 18G
      • Casa Bonita 18e
      • Casa Bonita 19D
      • Casa Bonita 19K 2 bedroom apartment
      • Casa Bonita 19L
    • 1 Bedrooms at Casa Bonita >
      • Playa Bonita Resort
      • Casa Bonita 6e 1 bedroom
      • Casa Bonita 7e 1 bedroom
      • Casa Bonita 8K
      • Casa Bonita 9b 1 bedroom
      • Casa Bonita 9e 1 bed
      • Casa Bonita 12C For Rent
      • Casa Bonita 12H
      • Casa Bonita 13B 1 Bedroom
      • Casa Bonita 14B 1 Bed
      • Casa Bonita 14H
      • Casa Bonita 16h
    • Renting in Panama City >
      • Nuovo by Armani Casa Luxury Apartment
      • Winston Churchill 3 Bedroom Paitilla
      • Parque Urraca 2 Bedroom Rental Apartment
      • Solaris 3 Bedroom Rental Apartment
      • Vista del Mar 1 bedroom
      • Villa del Mar 2 bedroom apartment
      • Rental Book City Apartments
    • Renting in Coronado >
      • Coronado Golf 1-Bedroom Golf Course View
      • Coronado Golf 2-Bedroom
      • FAQs About Renting at Coronado Golf
      • About Coronado Golf Tower
    • Rental Terms & Conditions
    • Fun Facts About Panama
    • Resources for Renters >
      • Terms and Conditions
  • Visit
    • Why Panama?
    • Things to Do in Panama >
      • Monkey Island Panama
      • Fish Market Panama
      • Best Restaurants in Panama City, Panama
    • Areas to Visit >
      • Amador Causeway
    • Foodie Tour
    • Gift Videos
    • French People Moving to Panama >
      • Porquoi les Français s'installent-ils au Panama
  • Concierge
    • Premium Services >
      • In Home Chef
    • Property Management
    • Moving to Panama >
      • How to Buy Property in Panama
      • Getting Money into Panama
      • Opening a Bank Account in Panama
      • Getting a Bank Mortgage in Panama
      • Bringing Pets to Panama
      • Checklist for Bringing Your Dogs & Cats to Panama from the US
      • Schools in Panama City Panama
    • Testimonials
    • What Do Renovations Cost in Panama?
    • Condo Remodeling >
      • Remodeling - Panama Penthouse
      • Renovations in Panama-Double Apt
      • Redecorating in Panama 1 Bedroom City
      • Redecorating in Panama Amador Causeway
  • Books
    • The Panama Affair
    • FREE Book >
      • Book Download
    • The Expat Files Panama >
      • Meet the Characters of The Expat Files >
        • Jessica James
        • Savannah Grant
        • Jack Sharrone
        • Benicio Braga
  • Contact
    • About Us
    • Register for Webinar
    • Client Registration
  • In the News
  • Blog

Social Hour at Casa Bonita (in Panama)

10/8/2014

0 Comments

 
I love appetizers. I will often order two appetizers in lieu of an entree at a restaurant, and I much prefer appetizer parties to dinner parties. That being said, I usually don't think about appetizers until late afternoon, when I pour a glass of wine and relax in my hammock. This morning, I woke up before dawn obsessed with appetizers. You see, we are having an Art & Appetizer social today at cocktail hour, and there is a free one-hour massage for the winning appetizer. Being a competitive person, I want to win.

I spent the past week thinking about which appetizer to make. I've thrown enough heavy-appetizer parties to know which ones are crowd pleasers. I bought ingredients for three different appetizers, not knowing for certain which one I would end up making.

Last evening, I asked a friend in passing what he was bringing. He answered in an offhand manner, "Something with artichokes." The way he said it made it sound like he hadn't put much thought in it. I cleared him from the slate of true competitors from the contest, and I went about my business. 

My subconscious had been working on the appetizer dilemma all night, and my taste buds had a delayed memory reaction to his offhand comment. When my eyes flew open at 5 a.m., I knew exactly which appetizer he makes that has artichokes in it, even though I hadn't tasted it in years. It's not just good, it's make-your-taste-buds-salivate good. When I woke up pre-dawn, I knew I had to bring my A-game to this appetizer contest. His offhand comment was a ruse. He wanted to win the contest as much as I did.

My three potential appetizers were all beautiful works of art that would make a 5-star chef proud. In my past life as The Wine Maven, I worked with many accomplished chefs who taught me how to WOW my guests with presentation. In this contest, though, I'd have to go straight for calorie-laden taste.

Knowing that my audience was a mix of meat-loving and vegetarian, I had to err on the side of caution. I almost chose a hot bacon cheese dip, but knowing that part of my audience was vegetarian, I knew I had to appeal to all tastebuds.

After pouring over recipes, I chose a hot cheese bite recipe. My rationale is that the baked cheese appeals to almost everyone, and the fact that it's hot would help give me the competitive edge.

For those of you who think you might be bored in Panama, think again! Between cocktail hour with other residents, a day of deliberating over recipes, and an art show to look forward to, I barely have time to write this blog.

Want to know which appetizer won the contest? Stay tuned until tomorrow.
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Author

    Melissa Darnay is a marketer, a serial entrepreneur, and a relocation concierge in Panama. Learn more... 

    Archives

    July 2021
    July 2020
    May 2019
    April 2019
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    August 2017
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    January 2015
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Copyright 2015-2023 Choose Panama Inc. All Rights Reserved.