Saturday, May 29, 2010

Song For Sonja


Welcome back Dear Readers.

Last week 

I wanted to do something special 

for my friend 

Sonja

who is moving back to Denmark soon. 

So I decided to have something 

of a 

surprise dinner party for her.

For days I planned, schemed, and  plotted.

Then there were stops, and some repeat stops at many shops. 

When all my ingredients were assembled 

I cooked my tail off!

I think Sonja and all my guests 

enjoyed themselves. 

Here's my


Dinner For Sonja

French 75

 - a flute of Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve with 
a float of Germain Robin Select XO
and a lemon twist.

Small Plates 

of Wild Boar Proscuitto,
Caperberries, Speck, Olives, 
Pickled Garlic Cloves,  Peppers
and Marcona Almonds

First Course

Smoked Sturgeon 
served on a Burgundy Dandelion garnish
with Lemon and Tobiko Caviar

Salad

Mache and Watercress Salad
with French Icicle and Rainbow Radishes 
and Mushrooms 
in a Champagne Vinagrette


2006 Ravenswood Dickerson Zinfandel


Main Course

Broiled Lamb Rib Chops on an Ancho Sauce
with "Everything" Mashed Potatoes,
and Swiss Chard

Dessert

Individual 
Strawberry Rhubarb Blueberry Crisps 
served with Vanilla Ice Cream

Daterra Farm Calabria Espresso Roast Coffee

and

Sri Lankan Ratnapura Tea

with 
Various Parisian Macaroons 
and Chocolates


Strains of Astrud Gilberto and laughter
could be heard throughout the 
candlelit room.

A good time was had by all. 

I hope you'll agree that this was a meal fit for 
My Great Dane 
Sonja!

10 comments:

  1. Hi! Fit or not fit ? - Generally I do not comment on blogs - but I simply have to say that this was a wonderful evening. The dinner was truely special, the set-up was special with white table cloth and napkins, flowers, even the colors when serving the differently decorated chocolates on a blue plate was beautifully thought of, and... the people are special. What more can one wish for as a going away surprise. Thanks to David! Greetings from Sonja

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  2. So glad to have such beautiful friends to bath in these colors, tastes, textures, and sounds. You can always come back for more.

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  3. This sounds absolutely wonderful!

    what a good friend you must be....

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  4. Hello Bonne Vivante!

    Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you liked my meal/celebration. I'm grateful to have such a beautiful muse! And I love nurturing and spoiling my friends. Do come back again. I'll hope to see you again soon.

    Best,

    David

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  5. Hello Willow!

    If you ever come to D.C. perhaps you'll allow me to fete you in a similar manner?

    Best,

    David

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  6. This sounds absolutely fabulous. David, you are a true sweetheart.
    Marie

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  7. Hi Marie,

    So thrilled you could stop by. Hope to see you again soon. Glad you liked my special dinner.

    Cheers,

    David

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  8. Oh la la! i wish...i could have been the little mouse of the house..It sounds heavenly, David!!
    :-)

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  9. Dear, Dear Lala my little mouse,

    Why don't you come to D.C. and see what I'll cook up for that extraordinary evening! I dare ya!

    Best,

    David

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