We hosted a Slow Foods Pot Luck dinner last night at chez Noshstalgia. Being rather far out in the 'burbs, we attracted a small group - just four guests in addition to ourselves. Interestingly each attendee reported this to be their first Slow Foods pot luck and all but one reported this to be their first Slow Foods event of any kind. Lack of experience notwithstanding, everyone brought something delicious.
On offer:
Amuse: Polenta Toasts with Local Baby Lamb BruschettaSoup1: Acorn Squash and Fresh Picked AppleSavory1: Leek, Goat Cheese and Walnut TartSavory2: Curry-Butter Roasted Cauliflower CrownsSoup 2: Puree of root vegetablesEntree1: New Mexico Chile of Pork and Poblano Peppers with home-made tortillasEntree2: Grilled Rib Chops of Local Baby LambDessert: White Chocolate, Challah Bread Pudding with Raspberry SauceWine1: La Sauvageonne 2002 Pica Broca, LanguedocWine2: Willm 2006 Gewurztraminer, AlsaceBecause we were a small group, we were able to sit down to a regular meal rather than milling and grazing as would have been required were there many more of us. A nice gathering and I encourage any readers to host or attend one of these soon. And if the group is smallish - so much the better.
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It was a beautiful evening. The dinner told stories: of gardens, of farms, of animals, of vineyards, of customs, of cures, of lands near and far, of times now and past. Our kindly hosts-- a lady, two gentlemen, and man's best friend-- were wonderful. I'm very grateful to have had the chance to enjoy this lovely repast and perfect respite. Eileen.
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