In honor of The Affair event and expo (Nov. 7-8), we’re offering readers a chance to share stories and win prizes.
Tell us about your most outrageous affair — in terms of entertaining, that is. We’re looking for (very!) short stories about kitchen mishaps, faux pas, wacky theme parties, decadent cocktails, or anything else that suits the theme of entertaining in style.
Email your entry to contest@heavytable.com. Contest runs until Oct. 26.
Grand Prize: $100 basket of Bistro Blends premium balsamic vinegars and oils.
10 Runners Up: A pair of tickets to The Expo at The Affair (value: $50).
About The Affair: Sample, shop, and explore everything about home entertaining. Multiple stages, luxury food, wine, and chocolate. Learn the latest fashion trends for home and host along with fantastic finds for all your gift giving.
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center: Hall E
Hours: 10am-6pm, Nov. 7-8
$25 advance tickets / $30 at the door
Buy your tickets online or at Kowalski’s Markets, Panera Bread, and Gaviidae Common.
The Affair reserves the right to publish all stories entered. No employees of The Affair or the Heavy Table are eligible to enter.
Thanksgiving table, and it’s loud – clinking of silverware, mumblings of “pass the rolls,” “is there more gravy,” “move over Uncle Tim,” and oohs and aahs over the jello mold, etc…when the lull sets in – the one when everyone finally has food and takes their first bite. My youngest says a little loudly (because it’s the lull) “I know now why you scream at night mommy.” The lull becomes stunned silence as my frozen smile and clenched teeth utter, “why, honey?” (knowing that to poo-poo her would only make it worse) She says with a sly grin, “because you have bad dreams, right?” and pops a black olive in her mouth. A collective breath is released as I smile and nod. “More sweet potatoes anyone?”