October 20th 2007 Western Magic Part 5

[Wine Diva]

Hi Uri and Ima!! How old is Socha? I'm Victoria and I will be travelling with my DH Curt and boys Teddy (10) and Zachary (5). Welcome to our crazy group!!

Hi everyone.

Boy, you sure have a fast moving thread here.

I've been following along for a while now and decided to post now that we're inside the 2 month window.

My family consists of my, Uri, my wife, Ima, and our daughter Socha.

We are from Princeton, NJ.

 

[Wine Diva]

Afternoon Delight FO???

 

[millerpjm]

Here is Tuesday's Menu:

MASTER CHEF

APPETIZERS
Tomato Risotto
topped with Spiced Shrimp drizzled with white Truffle Oil

Warm Smoked Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Cheese Tartlet
served on a bed of Sweet Onion Sauce

Tropical Fruit Cup
diced Pineapple, Mango and Papaya Marinated in natural juice and sprinkled with Toasted Coconut

Spicy Tomato, Olive and Basil Bruschetta
on Toasted Italian Country Style Bread


SOUP AND SALADS
Chilled Potato and Dill Cream
cooked in a roasted Chicken Broth with Creme Fraiche

Tuscan Tomato Soup
a hearty Tomato Soup swirled with Pesto

Beefsteak Tomatoes and Baby Mozzarella
on a bed of Balsamic-dressed Arugula

Leaves of Boston Bib & Radicchio
with Vine-ripened tomatoes, Diced Cucumber, Kalamata Olives with a Citrus Vinaigrette


MAIN COURSE
Oven-Baked Orange Roughy
filled with Crabmeat, served on a Spaghetti of Leek and Carrot with a Dill Saffron Sauce

Linguine Smoked Salmon and Asparagus
blended in Garlic, Sweet Onion and Parsley Cream Sauce topped with Shaved Parmesan

Tamarind Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin
served on a soft Herb Polenta, Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms and a Zinfandel jus

Lemon and Lime Roasted Half Chicken
on Asparagus Risotto, Spring Carrots with a Lemon Reduction

Roasted Grain-Fed Sirloin of Beef with Truffle Jus
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Asparagus Spears and Braised Cherry Tomatoes


LIGHTER FARE
Steamed Orange Roughy

Grilled Rib-Eye Steak

Baked Chicken Breast

all of the above are served with Garden Vegetable and your choice of Steamed White Rice or Baked Potato


VEGETARIAN SELECTION
Baked Vegetable Lasagna
filled with fresh Italian Vegetables in a Tomato Sauce

South Indian Vegetable Biryani
served with Raita


BREAD SELECTION
Fresh baked whole Olive Loaf


DESSERTS
Triple Chocolate Terrine
on a bed of Raspberry Coulis and Vanilla Crisp

Carmalized Apple Cheesecake on an Oreo Cookie Crust

Peach Flambe
with Strawberry Ice Cream sprinkled with Roasted Pistachio Nuts

Banana, Rum and Chestnuts Brioche Pudding
served warm with Passion Fruit Coulis

Chocolate Mint Ice-Cream Sundae
Brownie Wafer and topped with Chocolate shavings

This one is tough...

Either Warm Smoked Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Cheese Tartlet or Tropical Fruit Cup
Tuscan Tomato Soup
Either Oven-Baked Orange Roughy or Roasted Grain-Fed Sirloin of Beef with Truffle Jus
One of each on the desserts...can't decide!

 

[Wine Diva]

Can you sing a little for us now Victoria?

Here's another little annoying song for my friends in Wisconsin:

"You save big money, lots of money, when you shop Menard's!"

I dare you not to have that running around in your head all day now!!

 

[Timon]

Warm Smoked Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Cheese Tartlet
served on a bed of Sweet Onion Sauce


Roasted Grain-Fed Sirloin of Beef with Truffle Jus
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Asparagus Spears and Braised Cherry Tomatoes


Triple Chocolate Terrine
on a bed of Raspberry Coulis and Vanilla Crisp

Last time my friend ordered this dessert and we all ordered something else. After a big "YUMMMMM" from her, we tasted hers and immediately ordered three more of them!

 

[Timon]

Hi everyone.

Boy, you sure have a fast moving thread here.

I've been following along for a while now and decided to post now that we're inside the 2 month window.

My family consists of my, Uri, my wife, Ima, and our daughter Socha.

We are from Princeton, NJ.

Welcome to our thread Uri, Ima and Socha!

I am Cass, my husband posts here too, he's Darkrobe (Rob) and we will be cruising with our 10 month old daughter.

Yes, it moves quick, just jump in when you can and post!!

 

[Wine Diva]

Warm Smoked Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Cheese Tartlet
served on a bed of Sweet Onion Sauce


Roasted Grain-Fed Sirloin of Beef with Truffle Jus
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Asparagus Spears and Braised Cherry Tomatoes


Triple Chocolate Terrine
on a bed of Raspberry Coulis and Vanilla Crisp

Last time my friend ordered this dessert and we all ordered something else. After a big "YUMMMMM" from her, we tasted hers and immediately ordered three more of them!

Sounds perfect--I love the combination of chocolate and raspberry, but my second favorite combo would be mint and chocolate--so it looks like this night I may have to order two desserts!!

 

[cntkg1]

Hi everyone.

Boy, you sure have a fast moving thread here.

I've been following along for a while now and decided to post now that we're inside the 2 month window.

My family consists of my, Uri, my wife, Ima, and our daughter Socha.

We are from Princeton, NJ.

Welcome to our thread Uri. I don't think we have anyone from New Jersey yet. Is this your first cruise?

 

[cntkg1]

Vic & Jen,

Don't feel bad. I just went back into the ressie and it's not there anymore. We couldn't get one either on our first cruise. We went to Rockin Bar D as soon as we got on the ship and we had a pretty big choice of Brunch and Dinner times to choose from. Don't worry, you'll get one.

 

[cntkg1]

Hi Cass!!!

I'm getting a little worried about Mike and Robin. They were at the WI state line at noon and they still aren't here!! Do you think Robin found Cinnamon in the trunk and they are engaging in a good old cat fight on the interstate somewhere??

 

[millerpjm]

Vic & Jen,

Don't feel bad. I just went back into the ressie and it's not there anymore. We couldn't get one either on our first cruise. We went to Rockin Bar D as soon as we got on the ship and we had a pretty big choice of Brunch and Dinner times to choose from. Don't worry, you'll get one.

If not, I won't be too disappointed...especially after reading all our wonderful dinner choices!

Still have 2 months to wait

 

[GOS]

Did they live in the Midwest?

They just visited them when visiting friends in the US.
Heather

 

[GOS]

Hi everyone.

Boy, you sure have a fast moving thread here.

I've been following along for a while now and decided to post now that we're inside the 2 month window.

My family consists of my, Uri, my wife, Ima, and our daughter Socha.

We are from Princeton, NJ.

Welcome to the mad house.

Heather

 

[Dyerneeds]

Hi Cass!!!

I'm getting a little worried about Mike and Robin. They were at the WI state line at noon and they still aren't here!! Do you think Robin found Cinnamon in the trunk and they are engaging in a good old cat fight on the interstate somewhere??

we got lost!!! i think we may have made a wrong turn at albequirque.

plus every 2 minutes robins yelling "are we there yet. are we there yet?"

dont make me turn this car around....

 

[Dyerneeds]

but i like your version better. robin and cinnamon fighting over me.
but alas, i saw cinnamon waving to us as we left our place this morning.
i think i saw a tear in her eye.

 

[cntkg1]

we got lost!!! i think we may have made a wrong turn at albequirque.

plus every 2 minutes robins yelling "are we there yet. are we there yet?"

dont make me turn this car around....

Oh, that explains it Mike. Just follow the yellow brick road to Dallas, then make a sharp right to Philadelphia. Then a left turn at Sioux City and you should see Big Butter J. Turn left there and then only 782 more miles due south and you should be here.

Good luck kids.

 

[cntkg1]

May I have a FO plz?

 

[Dyerneeds]

am i too late to fix the washer? did the repair man show up. was it a diet coke break or did you see plumbers crack?

 

[cntkg1]

am i too late to fix the washer? did the repair man show up. was it a diet coke break or did you see plumbers crack?

Mr Maytag is finally here now and I already hear my washer purring like a kitten. Definitely not a diet coke man and I'm not looking for any PC's!!

Let's see....1/2 day off from work to wait for him (with no pay)
and a $160.00 invoice in my hands. YIKES!!!! I could've bought a new one if I would've just added a couple hundred more.

 

[Dyerneeds]

Here is Tuesday's Menu:

MASTER CHEF

APPETIZERS
Tomato Risotto
topped with Spiced Shrimp drizzled with white Truffle Oil

Warm Smoked Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Cheese Tartlet
served on a bed of Sweet Onion Sauce

Tropical Fruit Cup
diced Pineapple, Mango and Papaya Marinated in natural juice and sprinkled with Toasted Coconut

Spicy Tomato, Olive and Basil Bruschetta
on Toasted Italian Country Style Bread


SOUP AND SALADS
Chilled Potato and Dill Cream
cooked in a roasted Chicken Broth with Creme Fraiche

Tuscan Tomato Soup
a hearty Tomato Soup swirled with Pesto

Beefsteak Tomatoes and Baby Mozzarella
on a bed of Balsamic-dressed Arugula

Leaves of Boston Bib & Radicchio
with Vine-ripened tomatoes, Diced Cucumber, Kalamata Olives with a Citrus Vinaigrette


MAIN COURSE
Oven-Baked Orange Roughy
filled with Crabmeat, served on a Spaghetti of Leek and Carrot with a Dill Saffron Sauce

Linguine Smoked Salmon and Asparagus
blended in Garlic, Sweet Onion and Parsley Cream Sauce topped with Shaved Parmesan

Tamarind Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin
served on a soft Herb Polenta, Sauteed Cremini Mushrooms and a Zinfandel jus

Lemon and Lime Roasted Half Chicken
on Asparagus Risotto, Spring Carrots with a Lemon Reduction

Roasted Grain-Fed Sirloin of Beef with Truffle Jus
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Asparagus Spears and Braised Cherry Tomatoes


LIGHTER FARE
Steamed Orange Roughy

Grilled Rib-Eye Steak

Baked Chicken Breast

all of the above are served with Garden Vegetable and your choice of Steamed White Rice or Baked Potato


VEGETARIAN SELECTION
Baked Vegetable Lasagna
filled with fresh Italian Vegetables in a Tomato Sauce

South Indian Vegetable Biryani
served with Raita


BREAD SELECTION
Fresh baked whole Olive Loaf


DESSERTS
Triple Chocolate Terrine
on a bed of Raspberry Coulis and Vanilla Crisp

Carmalized Apple Cheesecake on an Oreo Cookie Crust

Peach Flambe
with Strawberry Ice Cream sprinkled with Roasted Pistachio Nuts

Banana, Rum and Chestnuts Brioche Pudding
served warm with Passion Fruit Coulis

Chocolate Mint Ice-Cream Sundae
Brownie Wafer and topped with Chocolate shavings

so i dont get behind... heres my choices today.
appy..tropical fruit cup
lighter fare..rib eye steak with ff
apple cheesecake