As the year comes to an end, we can't help but think back to the many highlights and culinary triumphs, especially those shared with good friends. Well, tonight we didn't have to think too far back into the reaches of our memories, for tonight in December, one of these "Best of" moments was in full effect.

Noodles whipped up these curry vegetable pouches on a bed of greens, seeds, and raisins. The Vegucator, Moles, Splinters, and Pickles were all left speechless. Maybe it was the perfect texture of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, mushrooms, and onion? Maybe it was the spicy coconut cashew curry sauce? Maybe it was the chick pea, cardamom, cayenne crust? Maybe it was the flax oil, Bragg dressing on the greens? Maybe it's when it all comes together and rose colored shades abound ...