April 25, 2008M&M have arrived, providing us with a reason to celebrate and the main ingredient for the feast: grass-fed beef from the Hearst Ranch in central California. Laurie Sue will join us, so we’re preparing a leisurely dinner for five, with lots of delicious food and lots of time for meandering conversation. Last night, Val and I finalized the menu.
A carpaccio of beef with a selection of olive oils
Roasted artichokes
Walnuts and dates with Parmigiano Reggiano
olives and pickles
Cocktails and champagneSteak Frites with a variety of sauces
Val’s glazed farmers market carrots
A salad of arugula with beets, oranges and goat cheese
Brunello di MontalcinoSpring berries with bay leaf custard
Coffee, port and champagne
A dinner with dearest friends — a beautiful start to a summer under the vine!
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April 25th, 2008 at 11:13 pm
Man, you guys are amazing. I can’t wait for this meal and to spend a night with you guys and Laurie.
April 26th, 2008 at 7:33 am
yum. you really know how to celebrate.
April 26th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Freda: thebring out the best in us!
April 26th, 2008 at 9:49 am
Michael and I were thinking of you both yesterday and we both miss your energy and wonderful celebration of life……..oh what a good meal, good conversation and true delight in simple things made special by you both…….we love you……..yumm…….tell Miche that I am really enjoying THE WIRE. love to all
April 26th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Don’t forget to remind them to call us when they are close to Maine. Joe has been paddling, surfing and playing in the rock gardens, our first official trip is the first Friday in May. Cheers, Sharoan
April 27th, 2008 at 7:39 am
Wow, sounds great. I spent last night with brother David and sister Judy and Judy’s whole clan. David has been off the cigarettes for a week which made Judy’s seven-year-old hug him all night. In other news, I ran a minimarathon yesterday. I’m sore today but glad I can concentrate on biking instead of those long training runs.