Pineapples, Five Crowns, and Chef Doug

The evening wrapped up in the best possible way — with dinner and games alongside our wonderful friends, Darolyn and Doug! Chef Doug once again outdid himself, delivering a meal so good we’re still talking about it in between bites of memory.

On the menu: a mouth-watering medley of shrimp, chicken, tri-tip, and chorizo sausage — all simmered in a sweet-and-savory sauce with red peppers, pineapple, and onions, then served inside a scooped-out pineapple. Yes, folks… dinner was literally served in edible decor. Add in cilantro rice and a dressed-up fruit salad, and we were in tropical heaven.

Dessert? Divine. Coconut gelato topped with fresh-shaved coconut and that magical chocolate syrup that hardens on contact (aka the grown-up version of a chocolate shell — no regrets). Oh, and let’s not forget the tropical fruit drink, which probably deserves its own vacation brochure.

This dinner was actually meant to happen the night of the Survivor finale, but an unexpected incident had us reschedule. So, in a way, this feast was our delayed Survivor-themed dinner… minus the bugs and tribal council.

To end the night, we introduced Darolyn and Doug to a new card game — Five Crowns. Don took home the win, Doug started strong but somehow finished last, and in true competitive spirit, he ordered the game online before the evening even ended. That’s commitment!Læs mere