So far, the whole blogging thing isn't working out for any of us. That's OK. It's a new year, and a chance to start again.OK, first up, January 5th.
Last night was our 3rd annual Twelfth Night Party. The King and Queen were Mary and Ken Ball, and the winner for best mask was Kristi. It was so pretty, and I still cannot believe she made it herself. Next year, to encourage you, there will be a happy for everyone who wears a mask.
Thanks to everyone for all your help. Cheryl, thanks so much for the lamb and the gumbo cups and spoons. Kristi, thanks for the fantastic-looking and tasting cake (I had a huge piece for lunch today). GB, thanks for the wassail, among other things; it was great, and will be enjoyed again this evening. Holly, thanks for helping give everyone a place to sit; I will try to return them within days instead of weeks/months this year. Judith, thanks for the king cakes, which were the hit of the night again. And Tara, thanks for the copious amounts of wine, making the gumbo roux, and keeping me sane in the kitchen.
I love you all, and I was thrilled for us to be able to get together. Sarah, you were missed, but we were all thinking of you.
As usual, I forgot to take pictures so there are none other than the few Roger snapped at the end. Sorry about that. Although, how awesome is that one of Kristi?
So, since the blog is ostensibly about food, here was the menu (I will post recipes a few at a time in the next couple of days):
Spiced Candied Nuts
Slow-Roasted Olives with Oranges and Almonds
Assorted Cheeses and Crackers (stilton with lemon, double creme brie, australian cheddar, and gouda)
Bacon-Wrapped Almond-Stuffed Dates
Mushroom and Goat Cheese Flautas with Mint-Date Dipping Sauce
Apple-Stuffed Chicken Sausage in a Blanket with assorted mustards
Marinated Raw Tuna with Edamame Puree on Wonton Crisps
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Chinese Spareribs No. 5 with Teriyaki Glaze
Grilled Rack of Lamb with oregano and mint
Devil's Food Cake with Peppermint Frosting
Galette des Rois (King Cake)
Wassail
Wine: Clos du Bois Chardonnay, Tin Roof Sauvignon Blanc (2006), Santi Apostoli Pinot Grigio (2007), Ruffino Chianti (2004), Loring Wine Company Pinot Noir (2007)
Beer: Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Heineken, Black Dog Ale, Shiner Heffeweizen, Stella Artois
Let me know which recipes you want first. Thanks again.
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4 comments:
It was fantastic this year! I want the gumbo recipe posted soon. Although, I'm sure some of the others are easier to type up, so I'll try to be patient! It was great to see some new faces at the party this year too.
thanks! as for the gumbo, first asked, first served. just posted it.
I would like the flautas recipe next, please....and of course the excellent mint-date dipping sauce (I could seriously eat that with everything!)
Oh and also, I think that Kristi should post her recipe for the peppermint patty cake, and GB for the Wassail....but of course, I can't share my old family recipe for the king cake! ;)
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