The Boulder Country Dinner, Vol.2, Part 1

At last, 20 guests.  Date is set.  Weather is 'iffy' - won't matter as we will dine in the Great Room...  Wine pairings have been made.  Staff is excited.  I like the menu, the pairings, and everything else!  Next Boulder Country Dinner - 21June 2012.  By then I will be back from WD~50, Daniel and Le Bernardin.  Wonder what'll be cooking...  Stay in touch because I want to see y'all in the country!!!

  In the Country – 12 May 2012

‘Champagne & Canapé, on-the-Rocks’ (6:00 p.m.)

1^st Course - Amuse Me - ‘Trois Foie’ (6:35 p.m.)

Torchon / Apples / Seared / Pickled Mushrooms / Brioche / Butter / Salt

Viognier

2^nd Course – ‘Granny’ (6:50 p.m.)

Porridge / Split Peas / Ham Hock / Mirepoix / Pea Butter / Crouton / Quail Egg / Pea Tendrils

Albarino

3^rd Course – ‘Fruits de Mer’ (7:05 p.m.)

Butter-Poached Lobster / Sole / Scallop / Lovage Beurre Blanc

Roasted Asparagus Shallot Salad / Leek Hay / Potato Mille Feuille

Sparkling Rose

4^th Course – ‘Spring Lamb’ (7:20 p.m.)

Parsley Crust / Roasted Cauliflower / Spring Lettuce / Triple-Fried Potatoes

Mushroom Medley / Lamb Kidney / Chutney

Cabernet Sauvignon

5^th Course – ‘My Friend, The Pig’ (7:35 p.m.)

Mulefoot / Spinach / Acorns & Walnuts / Fried Onions / Sweet Potato / Morita Sauce

Tempranillo

6^th Course – ‘My Other Friend, The Goat’ (7:50 p.m.)

 Chevre / Orbs / Carnitas / Chive / Honeycomb / Radish & Arugula / Vinaigrette

Garnacha

7^th Course – ‘Bocadillo’ (8:05 p.m.)

Rhubarb / Gastrique / Gel  / Yogurt Sorbet / Salted Caramel / Hazelnut Chocolate Cookie

Frangelico & Sheep’s Milk Foam w/ Salted-Candied Rhubarb & Caramel Drizzle

Espresso Tasting (8:15 p.m.)

Sugar Cubes

Peace.

~R