Tuesday, November 20, 2007

La grande bouffe

My dear friend and sister in epicurean delight treated me to the meal of a lifetime for my 50th birthday (which I will be celebrating until the end of the month). Thank you, thank you!

La Belle Vie, Chef's tasting menu

(little gougere to start, and a sweet fresh scallop for an amuse-guele)

Blue Prawn
Ravioli with
Fennel, Tomato and Pernod (just one raviolo, but the prawn was fresh and perfect)

Sautéed Branzino with White Asparagus,
Jerusalem Artichokes and Trout Roe

Pan-Roasted Poussin with Polenta Fondue
Buttercup Squash and Wild Mushrooms

Three Preparations of Rabbit with
Porcini Mushrooms and Balsamic Vinegar

Grilled Lamb Ribeye with Truffled
Turnip Greens and Garnet Yams

Seckel Pear Tart with
Barkham Blue Ice Cream
and Caramelized Onion

Concord Grape Granita
with Goat’s Milk Blancmange

Olive Oil Cake with Heirloom
Apples and Apple Sherbet

Teeny tiny portions, each perfectly prepared.

1 comment:

Kitty Glendower said...

LOL! All month. LMAO!

You go girl!