I had the pleasure and privilege of hosting a dinner for a few friends in the fabulous common room – this was the inaugral ‘Dinner for Humanity,’ and hopefully will be a repeat effort.

On a wintry Saturday night in Melbourne, we shared a south-east asian inspired meal to fundraise for the upcoming Habitat for Humanity build trip in Cambodia. Starting with appetisers of duck and tamarind salad and prawn and viet herb salad, we progressed to a dinner of roast pork belly with caramel vinegar and coconut rice, finishing with pulut hitam, all with wines to match. 11 of us enjoyed a briefing on what Habitat for Humanity does, and how their giving will be used.

I must say that I was touched by the generosity of the amazing company I’m lucky to have around me – a total of $587 was raised! So much encouragement – huge thanks to those who came, those who gave, those that helped. There will definitely be another one of these.

And here are some visuals to entice the ones that couldn’t make it, and to whet your appetite of things to come soon.

-Esther xo

And the inevitable clean up