Laura Bday Dinner 2010

I wish I had better photos and better notes on the courses, but I was more preoccupied with enjoying myself.  I am so lucky to have Jeremy!

Low Japanese-inspired table setting

 Amuse bouche: Grand Marnier-soaked grapefruit suprême

 Lobster Bisque: Lobster Stock, Cream, Rice Flour, Butter, Scallion

Braised Tempeh, Vinegar-Seasoned Rice, Ratatouille;

Garnish: Fried Onion, Cognac Herb Vinaigrette

Intermezzo: Lime, Simple Syrup, Grand Marnier, Jose Cuervo Gold, Home-Canned Cherries

Cheese Course: Laura's Favorites Sampler

• Chili Cheese Fries (with Brie, Adzuki Tomato Chili)
• Pickled Pepper Wings (with Blue Cheese Dressing)
• Jalapeno Poppers (with Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese and Homemade Ranch)

 S'mores cake (layers of Homemade GF Graham Cracker, White chocolate mousse, chocolate French buttercream, Marshmallow fluff, chocolate caramel sauce)

 And for mignardises: homemade marzipan-covered cherries dipped in chocolate

We also had pear eau de vie, but I cannot remember the wines!  I think there was a southern French sparkler, a Loire chenin blanc, and possibly a Nebbiolo?