Finer Things Club - Round Two

Inspired by The Office, my friend Robert put together our own version of The Finer Things Club. Much like its television counterpart, our Finer Things Club is very exclusive and only has 7 members. Each month one of the members hosts a minimum of a 3 course meal, along with a wine pairing and educational/enlightening experience. This is also a wonderful opportunity to dig into the back of your closet and indulge your inner preppy.





This month Mary was our host. Eager to break in her cool Asian cooking accessories and brand new Wusthof knife, Mary wowed us all with the flavorful courses she prepared. For starters we had pan fried pork potstickers, steamed vegetable and tofu stuffed into wontons, and a lovely cup of fresh brewed tea.

Our main course included salmon that was cooked so perfectly, I honestly don't know how she did it. The salmon was served alongside rice with green onion and cilantro, as well as a cucumber green onion salsa. Healthy, check. Yummy, check.



At this point in the meal we take a break and get to our theatrical reading! This was so much fun. Honestly, how often do you get to read an act of Shakespeare together and all take on different roles? If you thought it was fun in 11th grade Honors English, just wait until you try it with your twenty-something friends.

At the end of the reading (Mary chose a dramatic act from Othello) came dessert. I must say that up until this point we were all impressed with Mary's ventures, but this is when she really blew us away.



Check out that tart. Perfectly flaky crust, delicious filling, fresh fruit in all shapes and sizes, none of that gross pectin jelly stuff so often accompanying a fruit pie or tart. It was pure, refreshing, and oh so tasty.

Mary has promised us the recipes, so if you would like me to share one with you just give a holler.