Last week, I attended a gathering of appartment owners from several buildings , buildings meant to be demolished and rebuilt - within what's called 'Urban Renewal' project. I've mentioned this project in two previous posts (13 March 2021;10 January 2023).
It was not the first gathering (organized by the entrepeneurs) of this kind. There were several, during a period of about ten years. No success, so far. Most of the owners were reluctant to co-operate and sign the neccessary papers. Perhaps this time will be different, for two main reasons: changes done to the Law, and more space addition to each one of the new appartments, offered by the entrepeneurs and contractors.
Anyway, there's always plenty of food and beverage at the gathering; more or less the same menu , with the usual kind of sandwiches, pita pockets, salads, deserts, fruit, soda drinks, coffee. There's something for everybody, no one leaves hungry; that's for sure.
Last time it was different - very classy. Everything on the table was small size, but the variety of colors, shapes, fillings, tastes - was overwhelming! I noticed bread, rolls, but... no pita. No pita?!How could that be? The pita (flat bread) is a staple in Israel and throughout the Middle East. It goes well with any sort of stuffing (meat, cheese, tuna fish, veggies , felafel balls); it's usually padded with hummus, and its content sprinkled at the top with tahini sauce. An all age favorite, always present on the hosting table.
I checked the wrapping paper ; the name on it was that of a catering firm known as being professional and... expensive. Oh, well, the organizers have at least invested in exquisite food, hoping to cultivate our culinary taste, and on the way get our agreement to 'better' our houses.
Until next time, then!
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