by Audrey Kawasaki

Ah yes, that time is quickly approaching-
a birthdee for me! It’s my dirty thirty,
so I want make it a grand one!

by Elsa Mora

You are invited to a..
Black Forest Birthday Party
and Fairytale Fête!

Saturday, January 10th
8pm – until the cock crows, or so..
At Grackle Grove (aka our house!)
Contact me if you need directions..

It will be an Eastern European Potluck again so,
please bring your favorite dish
or beverage from:
Czech Republic
Hungary
Poland
Slovakia
Slovenia
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Ukraine
Albania
Bulgaria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Romania
Serbia
or Russia!
Greek, Macedonian or Israeli food is excellent too!
Also, German or Austrian goodies-
to match the theme!
Bring on the spaetzle und strudel!
There is a wonderful cookbook
called Please to the Table
I will be consulting for inspiration!
¡total pizdetz kitchen!

Bewildered?
Sasha’s Gourmet Russian Market & Cafe
or Phoenicia Bakery & Deli are
great places to find imported treats
like caviar and pirozhki!

This will be a costume party also,
so please come dressed in your
best Black Forest Fashions!

Bust out your dirndls und lederhosen
und ethnic folk dancing costumes!
I will be posting an inspiring primer
toute suite, but in the meantime
here are some ideas:
Fairytale characters-
especially Red Riding Hood
Big Bad Wolf
Hansel and/or Gretel
Strapping Woodsman
Distressed Damsel
Erl-King
Forest Creatures
Deer Girls
Wolf Children
Krampus
Prinzessen
Milkmaids
Cuckoos
Witches
Gnomes
Mushrooms
et cetera!

(Can you believe this photograph is from 1887?)

p.s.
Surprise performances,
sultry dances, impromptu arias
or theatrical pieces will be welcomed
with immense delight!
Bring musical instruments if you play, please?
Don’t forget your dancing slippers!