November 23, 2013

A beautiful table setting by my wife, as she always does
The menu so that our guests know what they're eating and drinking
Black Sheep Creamery Mopsy's Best and St. Helens Cheeses, Olives, Grapes, and Crackers
Wine: Soter 2005 Brut Rose, Ross Andrew 2009 Pinot Noir, Feliciana 2009 Tempranillo

Soup

Carrot, Apple, and Ginger with Fresh Goat Cheese, Basil Chiffonade and Black Lava Salt
Wine: Long Shadows 2009 Saggi

Salad

Mixed Baby Greens, Candied Bacon and Lavender Tomme with Verjus and Lavender Honey dressing and Fleur de Sel
Wine: Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2012 Albarino
Verjus: Alexandria Nicole Cellars

Amuse Bouche

Poached Pear with Lavender Honey

Main Course

North African Inspired Spicy Lentil and Vegetable Stew with Rice, Smoked Spicy Paprika, Basil leaf and Sugar Maple Smoked Salt Served with cacik (tzatziki) and individual sheaves of wheat bread sticks
Wine: Fidelitas 2010 Ciel Du Cheval Cabernet Franc, Darby 2010 Livewire Cabernet Franc, Baer 2008 Maia Cabernet Franc

Bread

Bread made from sourdough started using a cluster of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Red Mountain, Washington

Dessert

Lavender and Cardamom Cake with Lavender Applesauce, Lavender Honey, and Whipped Cream
Wine: Gorman 2011 Late Harvest Viognier