Weekend Home Restaurants

Photo Kate Headley

We hosted two open Home Restaurants last weekend.  Great guests, lots of fun and such a fabulous variety of spring ingredients.  We had a few vegans join us, the ingredients in the parenthesis were for them.

For those of you who joined us thank you and hope to see you again very soon!

PASSING

Scallop Rhubard Chervil (Giant Lima Bean), Soft Shell Sorrel Avocado (Sweet Potato), Flat Iron Horse Radish (Shiitake), Asparagus with Leek, Raw Beet Noodles Johnny Jump Ups Walnuts, Egg Bacon Chives Cabbage (Polenta)

(Gerard Boulay) Sancerre ROSE 2012/ Lemon Balm Vodka Cocktail 

 SEATED

Fava Bean, Arugula, Artichoke, Fennel, Preserved Lemons, Green Olives, Parsley

(Dominique Piron) Morgon Cotes du Py 2010 

Ramps, Fiddlehead, Bamboo, Sesame Seeds, Black Rice, Vietnamese Cilantro, Ginger, Baby Collard Greens

(Grange Tiphaine) Montlouis "Clef de Sol" Blanc 2011 

Wood Grilled Chicken Thigh, Morels, Rapini, Basil Olive Oil Mash Potatoes (Quinoa, Red Lentils)

(Prudhon) St. Aubin Rouge 1er "Les Frionnes" 2009 

Oma Cheese and Walnut Cracker

Strawberry Frangipane Tart, Frozen Lavender and Lemon Balm

(Pierre Paillard) Brut Champagne Bouzy Grand Cru NV 

Dinners January 4th and 5th

Photo Kate Headley

We were thrilled to start the new year with back to back private home restaurants.  The weekend was fabulous thanks to two fabulous groups of guests.

This is what we ate and drank–

PASSING: Seared Scallops on Cucumber with Sorrel, Lamb Leg with Grainy Mustard,  Egg and Oregon Black Truffle, Watermelon Radish with Parsley, Flat Iron Steak with Caramelized Onion (Saturday night Chicken), Pickled Turnips and Carrots

(Domaine du Gour de Chaule) Gigondas Rose "Cuvee Amour de Rose" 2011, Lemon Bay Leaf Vodka Cocktail

SEATED

Rockfish with Black Rice, Brussel Sprouts and Pickled Ginger, Spelt Olive Oil Bread

(Cantina Convento Muri-Gries) Pinot Nero Alto Adige 2010

Mizuna, Potato, Bacon and Black Trumpet Mushroom Salad, Grilled Rosemary Bread

(Cheveau) Macon-Fuisse "Les Grandes Bruyeres" 2010

Poached  Chicken with Leeks, Girasol, Fennel, Spinach and Saffron (Saturday Braised Beef Short Ribs), 48 Hour Bread

(Triacca) Sassella Valtellina Superiore 2008

Winnimere Cheese with Cracker

Soft Gingerbread with Pears, Frozen Coconut and Pine Nuts

(Domaine de Montbourgeau) Cremant du Jura NV

Bites: Chocolate Covered Marcona Almonds, Chocolate Chip Pistachio Drops, Mini Chocolate Cakes

Evermay Holiday 2012

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to do holiday decorations at Evermay this year.  The one of a kind home was recently re-done by my talented friend Jodi Macklin.  It is now the home of the outstanding S&R foundation which hosted a series of concerts in November and December.  My friend Kate Headley the fabulous photographer documented, thank you!!  Fun Project– 12 foot tree, 2000 led warm white lights, Makuba ribbon, silk velvet, old chandelier crystals, lots and lots of magnolia, orange citrus and crisp white flowers including peonies...