After every great meal and dinner party comes... the big pile of dishes... it is the monster in the kitchen waiting for everyone to go home... the last part of the day, enough to say never again!  But lets face it dinner parties are fun!  Family gatherings are important, when family is in short supply friends become family. These moments are what makes the casa a home.  This year try to make the monster in the kitchen your friend.  Take a look at the pile of dishes and say... thank you!  Thank you for the opportunity to have a wonderful time, for friends and family that care and for the time to be together.