Good Afternoon, Culinary Sundays followers! You guys are in for a real treat with this post. As most of you know, we were hit by a little storm called Nemo this weekend. (Everyone is fine!) However, our very good friend Glenn, who is a professional chef, had to cancel his 5-course wine-pairing dinner that he had planned. Sad for him, but good for us! Why? Because the food still has to be eaten! So we gathered a large group and Chef Glenn went to work! (With a great assist from Jennifer in the kitchen!) We were also grateful to have Jordan Ross over, who is a professional wine expert and he brought all the wines and paired them beautifully with our meal. I don't have a website for Glenn (email me, and I'll send you his info), but I do have Jordan's website, and you can check him out at www.jordanonwine.com
And if this appeals to you, they did reschedule the wine pairing dinner (it will be a slightly altered menu) for March 3. If you have an interest in attending (it will probably be held somewhere in the Fairfield area) let me know, and I will absolutely send you the info to attend! I promise you will not regret it!
Enjoy... I know we did!
Starter Cocktail - Champagne Barons de Rothschild
This is the first Champagne that the Rothschild family has put their name on, and it's definitely worthy of their name. This fantastic bubbly is primarily made of Chardonnay grapes and has a beautiful crisp flavor and graceful polish to it. This was one hell of a way to kick off the evening!
First Course - Arugula and Fennel Salad with a Sancerre Dressing and Butter Poached Lobster Tail with Blood Oranges
Damn. The salad was refreshing and the dressing was superb. The lobster tail was fantastic (isn't lobster always?) and the blood oranges gave a great flavor!
First Course for the Vegetarians - Corn Dumplings (over the same salad)
First Course Wines
2010 Guy Saget Sancerre Domaine de la Perriere
Prieure de Montezargues Tavel Rose 2010
Lucien Albrecht Reserve Riesling 2010
Okay, so Jordan told me to call these "the classics" for white wines. We had the Sancerre (a Sauvignon Blanc), a nice Rose, and a Riesling. They were all fantastic! And while no one had a favorite, I will say that the Riesling was the most surprising for me - not sweet at all, and a pleasure to drink!
Second Course - Cannelloni Filled with Smoked Bacon Ricotta Mousse Over Salsa Verde, Savory Tomato Jam and Olive Oil Sorbet
Absolutely insane!!! The cannelloni filling was out of this world, and the olive oil sorbet was something I'd never experienced before and am dying to experience again.
Second Course for the Vegetarians - Cannelloni Stuffed w/ Vegetables
Second Course Wine - 2010 Goldwater Pinot Noir
This was my favorite wine of the night! For a pinot noir, it had incredible spice and body. Delicious!!!
Third Course - Sashimi of Kobe Beef with Pistachio Brittle and Deviled Quail Eggs with Black Caviar
I want to eat pistachio brittle every day for the rest of my life. And I'll admit - I've never had Kobe beef. It really does melt in your mouth!!! This was divine.
Third Course for the Vegetarians - Crispy Tofu with Green Ragout and Beurre Blanc
Third Course Wine - 2010 Los Vascos Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Fourth Course - NY Strip Steak over Whipped Taro Root and Potatoes with Brussels Sprout and Crispy Duck Confit
I don't even know what taro root is, but it was delicious! The brussels sprouts were perfectly cooked and the steak was fantastic. Best part - absolutely the crispy duck confit!
Fourth Course for the Vegetarians - Fettucine with Vegetables and Pinda Sauce
Fourth Course Wine - 2007 Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-de-Pape
Fifth Course - Tiramisu
Fifth Course Wine - Les Clos de Paulilles Banyules Rimage 2009
So there you have it. A spectacular five course gourmet meal with amazing wines and an incredible group of friends. Once again, if you have any interest in attending a similar dinner, there will be one on March 9th somewhere in the Fairfield area - most likely a country club.
Many, many thank yous to Glenn, Jordan, and Jennifer for an incredible evening!
Next Week - Asian Salmon
a good out come to a winter storm! yum! and thanx for sharing! we are just getting some snow today now. we are at the edge of it so i know we wont see snow like you got! glad all is well and you at least have great food! enjoy!
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