but,
tuesday night the MITM made his famous lapin a la moutrade which in english is rabbit in a mustard sauce (sounds so much more delectable in french, right?). the recipe is from the balthazar cookbook. of course, our BFF's, Big Shelly and Miss K were our dinner companions here on the plantation. in the rush of preparation for the dinner, we overlooked the fact that we had consumed the last bottle of bubbly, so the aperitif was a vodka tonic with a lime wedge instead.
we made do.
the MITM had started this meal on monday by marinading the rabbit in an aromatic blend of white wine, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and thyme sprigs; the aroma was intoxicating. he started the actual cooking at 13:00h. the completed dish, with, by the way, a double reduction sauce, was served over pappardelle with a spring greens salad drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette. we sat down for an early dinner at 17:00h. dessert was carrot cake (quite appropriate, right?) served with port.
today, the MITM is on his way to the left coast to attend aunt dot's funeral. he will join the coconut krewe and the extended family at the traditional burial site for creole families in lalaland to lay to rest another southern belle. at 13:00h PDT i will bow my head in silent prayer and then raise a glass in her honor.
4/365
4/365
I always love when you post about your dinners (so fabulous) and photos of your beautiful table.
ReplyDeletecheers, parsnip
thank you, sugar! we do have fun not only eating, but cooking and taking pics! you would have loved it, everyone was taking pics before we sat down! xoxoxoxo
DeleteYou've stolen the vodka fountain, haven't you?
ReplyDeleteI haven't had breakfast yet... and might have cake instead :-)
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me? steal the vodka fountain? *tossing the tablecloth over it* never! funny you should mention cake...it was delish with a hot cuppa this morning when i got back from the airport! xoxoxoxo
DeleteSo, let me get this straight...you cooked a bunny for Easter?! Oh, that's very Glen Close of you. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI'll lite a candle at St. Patrick's for Aunt Dot.
well, yes and no. tuesday was the 2nd night of passover, i think.... ;~) xoxoxoxo
Delete(you have mail and many thanks)
"balthazar cookbook"
ReplyDeleteDoes that mean the monkey in the side bar is for supper next?
LOL you sly thing,sugar! but no, monkey is never on the menu...ok, not stateside anyway! xoxoxox
DeleteWhat a fabulous spread.
ReplyDeleteJust the THOUGHT of your parties makes me happy...
Pearl
the MITM send his thanks and we both extend an invite if you're ever in the dirty south, darlin! xoxoxoxo
DeleteYou could probably run a crazy B&B. nice pics
ReplyDeletea B&B? noooooo, that's too much like real work, sugar! just crazy parties here! and thank you! xoxoxo
DeleteYour post sent me drooling and googling. The "traditional burial site for creole families in lalaland" does not come up in my search, but I'll raise a glass of vodka for Aunt Dot.
ReplyDeleteyou are too cute! LOL it's holy cross catholic cemetery in culver city. thank you for joining me in remembering a lovely lady, sugar. xoxoxoxox
DeleteYour beautiful table is the first sign of Spring which hasn't made me sneeze...thank you!
ReplyDeleteWill think a happy thought to commemorate Aunt Dot's life.
Man in the Moon is decorative, delightful and a good cook to boot. Lucky Savannah! I'll be thinking of you all tomorrow. Much love Z
ReplyDeletehe is indeed, Z! thank you for your kindness, sugar! it's much appreciated. xoxoxox
DeleteYou ate the rabbit and its dinner for dinner; I like your style! Hope all went well at the funeral today, xoxoxoxo
ReplyDeletewe did just that and with much gusto, too! thank you, sugar! we aim to please around here! ;~) there were tears, but also a lot of laughter and love shared and quite a few pictures, too! he's with the coconut krewe now and one happy daddy/grandpa! xoxoxox
Deleteabsolutely stunning! delighted to see you tackle the 365! i've been busy... uh... running like a madwoman, mostly. but am taking a night to try to catch up! i'll be out there again soon... no 365 for me. will be surprised if i do 30 posts this year.
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