Ideas for New Year's Eve Menu

Proposed 2008 New Year’s Eve Menu


Amuse Bouche
Wine: Nicolas Fuillette Sparkling Rosé

Salmon Tartare w/ Roasted Red Bell Pepper in Wonton cups
Dungeness Crab w/ Lemongrass Puffs


Salade
Wine: Dutton Goldfield Pinot Blanc

Toasted Hazelnut encrusted Goat Cheese on Butter Lettuce
with Herbs de Provence Vinaigrette


Entrée
Wine: 2006 Moshin Vineyards Pinot Noir – Sonoma Coast

Wild Mushroom, Shallot & Gruyere Tartlette


Plat
Wine: 2006 Perpetual Moshin – Bordeaux Blend

Prime Rib w/ Horseradish Mousse and Thyme Jus
Truffled Quatro Formaggio Mac’n’ Cheese

Fromage
Wine: 2006 Harvest Moon Sparkling Gewurztraminer

Assorted Domestic and Imported Cheeses with Panforte & Local Honey


Dessert
Wine: Moshin Potion No. 6 Late Harvest Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc

Lavender scented Cremé Bruleé
Cardamom & Clove Pumpkin Tartlette

Brunch at Home not at Mo's Cafe off Hwy 98

We did comment on how fortunate we were to live in this area. This place where culinary indulgences are abundant. On this day that was MFK Fisher's Birthday, reading an excerpt from a book titled: "Gluttony." A sin?? Oh, we do not think so.
However, the day did begin lazily late, toasting the Sunday with a bottle of Iron Horse Wedding Cuvee' at noon with a nibble of warm home-made banana bread.
On this November 9th afternoon - the sun did shine wholly but more gently on the veranda where we took up residence for two hours. A plate of two quiches - a classic Lorraine and a pretty Artichoke with cheese, roasted potatoes, and slices of bacon-wrapped lavendar brushed pork tenderloin. A cool bowl of crane melon and watermelon cubes accompanied the savory goodies, and we washed it all down with hot english tea with milk and honey.
Not enough - we had to end the afternoon with a bite of Chef D' Love's fudgy silky brownies and a bottle of Harvest Moon Sparkling Dry Gewurtztraminer.
A toast to Sundays! A toast to Sonoma County! A toast for friends to share it with!