Feasting

A sampling of the menus I have been privileged to enjoy over the past couple of weeks:



Post-run breakfast:
Mexican hot chocolate
Crispy rosemary potatoes with scrambled eggs, jalapeno slices, and chives
Blackberry pancakes

Christmas Themed Dinner Party
crostini with smoked, aged, Norwegian goat cheese
mixed greens tossed with pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries, pistachios, and walnuts
rack of lamb with roasted garlic and red wine reduction
cedar plank grilled salmon
mashed yukon potatoes with broccoli and cauliflower
fresh sauteed asparagus
pumpkin mousse pie
*this dinner was accompanied by 2 delightful wine pairings*



"The" After-Party (exclusive event at our home- that's all I can say)
aged white cheddar (served with apple slices and crackers)
Quailhurst Vineyard 2003 Nassau Valley Estate Pinot Noir - one of the best bottles of wine I've had this year

Tree Lighting Ceremony
Bronx Pizza - Margherita and pepperoni with green bell pepper
Mixed greens with roasted chicken and balsamic vinaigrette
Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay

Happy weekend, friends!