We've had some new things to post but little time to do it. Here's last night's menu, a product of yesterday's cooking class, with wines. It was prompted by two specific requests, one about smoking and one about chocolate. The dishes grew from there. We have more from earlier in the week that we hope get to later today, including a wonderful langoustine menu from the cooking class on Saturday. The classes were a wonderfule learning experience for us, and hopefully our guest chefs enjoyed them as well!
Smoke and Chocolate
August 28, 2005
Wahoo Tartare
chives, smoked cashews,
cocoa oil
Gloria Ferrer Brut
Smoked Lobster Soup
sweet and sour mushrooms, caribe milk,
paprika
2004 Dry Creek Chenin Blanc
Slow Cooked Wahoo
pink peppercorns, smoked lobster mushrooms,
cocoa miso
2001 Voss Sauvignon Blanc
Duck Ham
aromatic chocolate sauce, braised swiss chard,
smoked vinegar
2000 Miner Syrah
Cocoa Rubbed Dry Jack Cheese
grilled eggplant, smoked salt
Tio Pepe Sherry
Chocolate Custard
smoked cinnamon toast
2001 Ridge Essence Petite Syrah