Monday, April 1, 2013

Wine dinner at Gideon Ridge Inn Saturday April 13, 2013. Featuring the cuisine of Michael Foreman with the big Cabs of Robert Craig Winery of Napa. Call for reservations

Course I
Magret Duck Gallentine
Smoked Jowl/Fig Preserves, Cracked Oat Crackers, Molasses/Coffee Gastrique, Fresh Cress
(Mt. Veeder 2010)

Course II
Maine Lobster Salad
Grilled Celery, Endive, Grilled Plum, Golden Beet, Hoisin Mustard, Bacon/Cocoa Bread Croutons
(Affinity 2010)

Course III
Smoked Veal Cheeks
Peach/Blood Orange-Brined, Applewood Smoked, Golden Raisin/Chamomile Flower Orzo with Mustard Greens, Tarragon/Apple Coulis, Thyme Ice Cream
(Durrell Vineyard Chardonnay 2010)

Course IV
Kobe Shortrib
Coffee Braised, Lavender/White Pepper Hollandaise, Roasted Fava Beans, Spring Root Vegetable Purée, Black Cherry Jus
(Howell Mountain 2010)

Course V
Lavender/Burnt Honey Poundcake
Candied Blood Orange Rind, Sweet Pickled Apple, Country Ham/Pumpkin Seed English Butter Toffee

Monday, March 25, 2013

Spring in Blowing Rock?

March 25, 2013.  Real Spring, with Daffodils and temperatures in the 60's, should arrive next week.