You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.

Sample Answer

Dear Neha,

Hope you’re doing great. I still miss my time with your children who are so adorable and amiable. I must say I had a great time with you last summer. Today I’m writing to ask you for a recipe that I’m planning to include in a party menu.

Last month I moved to a new apartment in Utica, a city in the Mohawk Valley, New York, and I have plans to invite some friends and neighbours to a party I’m thinking to hold in September. It’d be a dinner party and I’ll invite around 25 guests. Many of my friends are from India and I’m planning to add a special Indian food item.

I’m so fond of your Hyderabadi Biryani, you make it really special, and would like you to provide me with the recipe. I’ve tried it several times but never had a glimpse of the magnificent aroma and taste that you can bring to it. Would you please send me detailed instructions, ingredient list and cooking method you employ for the celestial Hyderabadi Biryani you make?

I want to give the Indian guests a fabulous experience of the dinner and invite some neighbours to taste it to give an impression of how Indian cuisines can win their stomach and heart!

Warm wishes,

Raima