Finally, A Dinner Party
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I think its been almost 2 years since I've given a dinner party - mostly because they usually happen in the winter and we've been on the road the last couple years. But, since we're home and we owe everyone in town a dinner, I'm having one Saturday!

How fun to do this again - china and crystal are sparkling, going thru all my cupboards for goodies I like to use for entertaining and have forgotten about....

My menu is finally set in stone (remember how we used to change them up to the last day, Lorraine??? )

Winter Dinner Party
Saturday, March 8, 2014

Our menu

Baked Prosciutto and Brie with Apple Butter
Schloss Biebrich Sekt

Fennel, Frisée, and Escarole Salad
18-Hour Bread/G.F. Bread
Black Mountain 2012 Sauvignon Blanc

Duck, Lamb, and Andouille Cassoulet
Le Prince de Courthézon 2012
Côtes-Du-Rhône

Pineapple Soup with Coconut Rum Sorbet
Opolo Vineyards Sparkling


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#12
  Re: Finally, A Dinner Party by cjs (I think its been alm...)
**cries**

Your guests are going to feast very well that evening
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#13
  Re: Finally, A Dinner Party by cjs (I think its been alm...)
Perfectly lovely menu, Jean. What a wonderful party to plan for and execute! I notice you have GF bread on there, is this just to provide an alternative or is your whole meal GF?

PJ
PJ
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  Re: Re: Finally, A Dinner Party by pjcooks (Perfectly lovely men...)
No! Not the whole meal, thank God. One of the guests needs G.F. and I wanted her to be able to taste each course and the hors is a crostini so I needed to do something.

Also, since I'm having 18 hour bread for the salad and entree, I thought I'd carry the option thru for her. This bread is not bad, but I'll only make it again if needed, probably.
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  Re: Re: Finally, A Dinner Party by cjs (No! Not the whole me...)
The menu sounds wonderful Jean. I'm drooling over it.
You only live once . . . but if you do it right once should be enough!
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#16
  Re: Re: Finally, A Dinner Party by Harborwitch (The menu sounds wond...)
I'm so envious! It sounds great!
Daphne
Keep your mind wide open.
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#17
  Re: Re: Finally, A Dinner Party by Gourmet_Mom (I'm so envious! It ...)
Thanks, it's going to be a fun one, I think.
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  Re: Re: Finally, A Dinner Party by cjs (Thanks, it's going t...)
Wow, that menu is a work of art. I really envy your guests, Jean. Very impressive and well thought out. Have a wonderful time!
Maryann

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  Re: Re: Finally, A Dinner Party by Mare749 (Wow, that menu is a ...)
How many are you expecting for dinner?
Daphne
Keep your mind wide open.
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#20
  Re: Re: Finally, A Dinner Party by Gourmet_Mom (How many are you exp...)
Eight - we invited Denise & Derek, but they didn't want to come....
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