Experience #11 is one of the more personal KCS dinners. For the past couple of years, just before Christmas, we have cooked Mahberawi, a mixed Eritrean and Ethiopian sharing platter, with Mr T.

Mr T is originally from Eritrea. He crossed several countries to flee persecution and hunger, survived refugee camps and more than one near-death moment, and has now built a life here working in a home for the elderly.

We are proud to have him at our table. The recipes are his; we helped plate and serve them for friends in the spirit of how the food is shared in Eritrea. This Experience is dedicated to his new life here and to his family's future.

The set for the evening was Dawn.