Hosted by Miss Mallory.
Appetizers : Rachelle : Oysters two ways. One, raw with a tabasco and pepper vinaigrette. Second, savory baked with a red grape relish. Aaaand, Honey, Roasted Ham & Swiss Panini’s.
Shooting Oysters.
First Course : Rachelle : Naked Pear ‘ladies’ Drapped with Pancetta, Vinaigrette & Fresh Flower Blossoms
Caitlin : Second : Leek Pudding with Macerated Blood Orange, Green Olives & Parmesan
Whoops. No entree Picture! Entree : Mallory : Dungeness Filled Crepes w/caramelized Leeks & Gruyere Bechamel.
Ashley : Dessert : Chocolate Fountain served with Pretzel sticks, Strawberries, Cardamom Rice Krispy Treats & Pomegranate Seeds
Ok. So in January I forgot to tote my camera along with me to the dinner. Which was such a shame because our longtime member Alexis finally hosted her first ever dinner! And boy, did she hit it out of the park. The girl deserved to have her dinners photos displayed here on the blog. All I have are two bad iphone photos, but, they’ll just have to do. Alexis turned her living room into a sparkling, fabulous, herb filled dinner party central, complete with a gorgeous living herb floral display and homemade canned tarragon mustard favors for each of us. Plus, we got the entire old group together (such fun!). Not only that, but the food was amazing! So many reasons to have a camera on hand. Damn me!
Anyhow, here is what we noshed upon:
Cocktail : Annika : Lemon Thyme Drops
Appetizer : Ashley : Pear, Bacon & Basil Flatbreads with Chevre
First : Laurel : Blood Orange, Pomegranate Herb Salad with Herb & Butter Soaked Crispy, Chewy Bread Sticks
Second : Mallory : Sage & Italian Parsley Gelee w/ Roasted Beet Ribbons, Herbed Creme Fraiche & Homemade Croutons
Entree : Alexis : Ina Garten’s Chicken Pot Pie (modified) - extra creamy, with Seitan instead of chicken - plenty of herbs, and a crispy pie crust.
Dessert : Rachelle : Ricotta Orange Herb Cheese Tart with Candied Orange Slices
Hosted by the ever-lovely Rachelle
Cocktail : Caitlin : Champagne served with Bitters Soaked Sugar Cubes
Appetizer : Alexis : Creamy, Crispy Grits Cakes (p.216) over heavenly Oven Roasted Tomato Sauce (p.333)
each december we gather around the tree with our cocktails and open white elephant gifts. such fun!
First : Tara : Iceberg Wedge Salad served with Homemade Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing, Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Bacon & Brioche Butter Fried Croutons (p.150)
