Sunday, November 8, 2009

Feast

R. cooked The Most Fantastic Dinner for my BD
last night. Oh. My. God. Someone hire this guy!

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Poached Chestnut Mousse & Fennel Canapes
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Cold Celeriac & Walnut Soup
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Red Cabbage, Pear & Pomegranate Slaw
with Pomegranate-Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Cassoulet with Duck & Forest Mushrooms
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Roasted Parsnips & Broccoli with Sherry Vinegar
& Lemon Pepper
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White Cheese Poundcake with Mascarpone, Ganache
and Toasted Almonds
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Candied Roasted Chestnuts
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I received these words from Robin this morning:

That was the best dinner ever. Woodsy. Fungal. Nutty.
Rootsy. Delish. Lovingly prepared by a loveable boy.
There's no place I"d have rather been. Wonderful company.
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Over the top.
I am one lucky mom.


8 comments:

  1. Holy crow. Hire him? Somebody should canonize him!

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  2. I have no idea what you wrote. A few words were recognizable but if I saw this on a restaurant menu I think I would either panic or order the number 6 (whatever it is).

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  3. Sandra! You are funny. I love "holy crow"!

    Bill: !!!!! (If my son were cooking the number 6, you'd be mighty happy.)
    Just sayin'.

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  4. leftovers? please? you are such a tease!

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  5. Oops! I left out a course. Just added it.

    Melinda: just a bite, or regular servings? (There are lots of leftovers, which I'd be delighted to share.)

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  6. Oh YUM.......he must have learned from you???
    Sounds like the perfect Birthday meal!

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  7. Ima -- heck no! He went to culinary school.

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  8. I'd just had my wisdom teeth removed the day before--which makes it all the more amazing that R was up to the task--not only was he celebrating all that I love about fall, but he was able to do it in a way that was so nurturing--I can't wait to see what he does for us over the holidays. Beautiful boy, beautiful mom.

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