Smells like Kazakhstan

As of November 10th, there are at least 50 more people in the world who know what plov, olivia salad, halva, and tarragon soad are! I think the world's a better place because of it! ...Here are pictures from last Saturday's traditional Kazakh meal at my home. The best comment I got all evening was from the several people who said they could "smell Kazakhstan" from the street outside of my house! Thank you so much to those of you who helped shop, chop, cook, and eat! Thanks also to my photographers and even to those who just showed up and made amusing comments about the food (Michelle this would be you!).