The Muncheros and I have been planning for this day for quite a bit before I reached the shores of Penang.

I've been away for 1.5 months and we were all looking forward to be reunited with each other over the holiday season.

We decided on having a luncheon at my place on Christmas Eve, a day where ALL of us were supposedly able to make it. (Joa Wee, if you're reading this, you missed out on a lot... food-wise, stories-wise. :p)

We were one man (and one girl) down, but... as the arts people always say, "The show must go on."

And, went on it did.

The boys were trading girl secrets and us girls were busy cooking up a storm in the kitchen. And when we all gathered at the table, it was exactly as it should be - conversations going round the table, plenty of laughter and a spread of good food.

Top to bottom, from L to R: Aglio Olio | Whipped Potatoes | French Beans with Shitake Mushrooms | Rosemary and Thyme Roast Chicken

Customary group shot.