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Mumsnet users share who they'd invite for dinner after lockdown with Barilla

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YanaMumsnet · 22/05/2020 15:48

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Lockdown measures are still firmly in place and getting together with friends and family can feel like a distant memory, and it’s easy to daydream about what we’ll do once our daily lives begin to resemble our old version of normality again, including inviting friends or family over. With that in mind, Barilla would like to hear about how you’ve hosted and socialised during lockdown and who you’re most looking forward to welcoming into your home for a big bowl of pasta once this is over.

Have you missed hosting family and friends? Watch Barilla’s cookalong from last week and create a virtually (Grin) perfect Italian night with Gennaro Contaldo.

Here’s what Barilla has to say: “Italians love nothing more than getting friends and family around to share good food and good times. Barilla is the biggest family pasta-maker in Italy, so we’re proud to be right at the heart of those moments. Lots of people have been eating our authentic pasta on lockdown, all around the world. But we know the key ingredient is the other people around the table. So we’ve been looking for ways to help people play host – even if that means, for now, doing so at a distance.”

How are you hosting or taking part in social events during lockdown? Perhaps you’ve been hosting quizzes with friends, taking part in virtual cook alongs or group Zoom calls? Are you eager to host a dinner party with friends once this is over, or to simply have your sister over for drinks once the kids have gone to bed?

All who post below will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £200 voucher towards a weekly food shop (from a supermarket of your choice) provided by Barilla.

Thanks and good luck!

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Mumsnet users share who they'd invite for dinner after lockdown with Barilla
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JustineBMumsnet · 30/09/2020 11:17

Thanks for your comments on this thread! The prize draw winner is @GooodMythicalMorning Smile

sheilads105 · 30/09/2020 15:37

I'd invite my besties for a girls' night of Italian food, red wine and chocolate desserts. Lots of chat, lots of giggles and some outrageous comments!!!

MakeTeaNotWar · 07/10/2020 16:16

My parents - they live in Ireland and our summer holiday was rescheduled due to local quarantine. It's now been a year since I've seen them or since they've been able to spend time with their grandchildren, it's getting harder and harder

sandgrown · 21/10/2020 23:00

My lovely friends who have helped me move out at short notice due to relationship breakdown. They helped me make a house liveable and I would love to cook for them

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