October 20th 2007 Western Magic Part 5

[JLDSMD]

Question for all the ladies

I am in process of packing and have a question. All the girls and I have strapless or spagetti strap dresses. We all also have shawls that we can bring if need be for dinner. Would we need them?

If you get chilled easy, yes, you will need them.

Myself on the other hand, get hot in a suit/tux in AP. I'd love to go with a strapless gown.

 

[MinnMick01]

Sorry for the delay today. Last day for the Auditors, so I was busy.

Here is your Monday night menu:

LUMIERE'S

APPETIZERS
Prosciutto Cup Filled with Gourmet Mixed Leaves
with Grape Tomatoes and a reduction of Balsamic Vinegar

Shrimp Medley
with Cocktail Sauce

Leek and Goats Cheese Quiche
with Sweet Onion Chutney

Escargot
Baked in Herb and Garlic Butter


SOUPS AND SALADS
Tomato and Basil Soup
Rich blend of Tomato, fresh Basil and Cream

Chilled Vichyssoise Soup
Puree of Leek, Potato and Onion blended in Cream

Normandy Salad
Iceberg Lettuce, Slices of Green Apple, Hearts of Palm and Julienne of Redd Cabbage with Citrus Shallot Vinaigrette

Mixed Garden Salad
tossed with Red Wine Vinaigrette and topped with Goat Cheese Croutons


MAIN COURSE
Coquilles St. Jacques
Suateed Scallops, Mushrooms and Shallots baked in a Mornay Sauce

Dijon Mustard-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
with Duchesse Potato flavored with Horseradish, Sweet Baby Carrots, Zucchini, and braised Cherry Tomatoes

Herb-Crusted Halibut
layered with Tomato and Mushroom Duxelle on sauteed Spinach and Champagne Sauce

Slowly Braised Shank of Lamb in Natural Juices
with Pommes Boulangeres, Portobello Mushrooms, Braised Vegetables, and a Red Wine Sauce

Citrus Glazed Oven-Baked Duckling
with Apple Herb Stuffng, braised Red Cabbage, and Almond Potatoes


LIGHTER FARE
Grilled Grain-fed Sirloin Steak

Slow Roasted Breast of Chicken

Oven Baked Fillet of Salmon

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


VEGETARIAN SELECTIONS
Rigatoni Pasta Provencal
tossed in Roasted Provencal Vegetable Sauce topped with four Cheeses

Stack of Vegetables
with Portobello Mushroom on Roasted Tomato Sauce


DESSERT
Honey and Cinnamon Apple Tart
with Vanilla Ice Cream

Grand Marnier Souffle
with Chocolate Sauce

Creme Brulee

White Chocolate Domes
filled with Chocolate Raspberry Parfait and served with a Raspberry Coulis

Ice Cream Sundae
served with Vanilla Ice Cream, Cherry Blondie and Brandied Cherries

Lumiere's Cheese and Cracker Selection

Shrimp Medley
with Cocktail Sauce

Honey and Cinnamon Apple Tart
with Vanilla Ice Cream

Grand Marnier Souffle
with Chocolate Sauce

White Chocolate Domes
filled with Chocolate Raspberry Parfait and served with a Raspberry Coulis

Lumiere's Cheese and Cracker Selection

 

[disgrits]

Well, I guess I'll call it a night....school physicals and 2nd grade orientation tomorrow.......Nice chatting everyone......

Jeff, just let me know how much I owe you for the bracelets. Thanks again for handling it for us.

 

[RayaniFoxmur]

Hi Liz!

That looks yummy. How about a picture of the good stuff....the Wedding Cake!!

Haha if I had a picture of the actual cake we'll have I'd give it to you!

But ours IS going to look pretty much exactly like this:

PS Hurray for post 100!

 

[JLDSMD]

Shirts and ties for the guys, Pants suit for Goose, and dresses for the chicks.

You said it, I didn't. Goose is not a chick.

Although, wouldn't the girls be gosling?

 

[MinnMick01]

Sorry for the delay today. Last day for the Auditors, so I was busy.

Here is your Monday night menu:

LUMIERE'S

APPETIZERS
Prosciutto Cup Filled with Gourmet Mixed Leaves
with Grape Tomatoes and a reduction of Balsamic Vinegar

Shrimp Medley
with Cocktail Sauce

Leek and Goats Cheese Quiche
with Sweet Onion Chutney

Escargot
Baked in Herb and Garlic Butter


SOUPS AND SALADS
Tomato and Basil Soup
Rich blend of Tomato, fresh Basil and Cream

Chilled Vichyssoise Soup
Puree of Leek, Potato and Onion blended in Cream

Normandy Salad
Iceberg Lettuce, Slices of Green Apple, Hearts of Palm and Julienne of Redd Cabbage with Citrus Shallot Vinaigrette

Mixed Garden Salad
tossed with Red Wine Vinaigrette and topped with Goat Cheese Croutons


MAIN COURSE
Coquilles St. Jacques
Suateed Scallops, Mushrooms and Shallots baked in a Mornay Sauce

Dijon Mustard-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
with Duchesse Potato flavored with Horseradish, Sweet Baby Carrots, Zucchini, and braised Cherry Tomatoes

Herb-Crusted Halibut
layered with Tomato and Mushroom Duxelle on sauteed Spinach and Champagne Sauce

Slowly Braised Shank of Lamb in Natural Juices
with Pommes Boulangeres, Portobello Mushrooms, Braised Vegetables, and a Red Wine Sauce

Citrus Glazed Oven-Baked Duckling
with Apple Herb Stuffng, braised Red Cabbage, and Almond Potatoes


LIGHTER FARE
Grilled Grain-fed Sirloin Steak

Slow Roasted Breast of Chicken

Oven Baked Fillet of Salmon

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


VEGETARIAN SELECTIONS
Rigatoni Pasta Provencal
tossed in Roasted Provencal Vegetable Sauce topped with four Cheeses

Stack of Vegetables
with Portobello Mushroom on Roasted Tomato Sauce


DESSERT
Honey and Cinnamon Apple Tart
with Vanilla Ice Cream

Grand Marnier Souffle
with Chocolate Sauce

Creme Brulee

White Chocolate Domes
filled with Chocolate Raspberry Parfait and served with a Raspberry Coulis

Ice Cream Sundae
served with Vanilla Ice Cream, Cherry Blondie and Brandied Cherries

Lumiere's Cheese and Cracker Selection

DH here

Shrimp Medley
with Cocktail Sauce

Leek and Goats Cheese Quiche
with Sweet Onion Chutney

Chilled Vichyssoise Soup
Puree of Leek, Potato and Onion blended in Cream

Normandy Salad
Iceberg Lettuce, Slices of Green Apple, Hearts of Palm and Julienne of Redd Cabbage with Citrus Shallot Vinaigrette

Coquilles St. Jacques
Suateed Scallops, Mushrooms and Shallots baked in a Mornay Sauce

Dijon Mustard-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
with Duchesse Potato flavored with Horseradish, Sweet Baby Carrots, Zucchini, and braised Cherry Tomatoes

Slowly Braised Shank of Lamb in Natural Juices
with Pommes Boulangeres, Portobello Mushrooms, Braised Vegetables, and a Red Wine Sauce

Citrus Glazed Oven-Baked Duckling
with Apple Herb Stuffng, braised Red Cabbage, and Almond Potatoes

Grand Marnier Souffle
with Chocolate Sauce

Creme Brulee

Lumiere's Cheese and Cracker Selection (For darling wife)

 

[jdkdorn]

We used ours because it gets cool on deck in the evening. I actually bought a new one this year in cashmere because I wanted something a little warmer.

I want to thank Cheryl & her DH for going above and beyond with the girls today. Kaitie, Rachel & Markie went bowling together today, swimming in our cold pool and now Kaitie is spending the evening with Rachel. I appreciate all the driving you did tonight so they could spend time together

I spent 2 hours in Martial Arts tonight, David was sleeping and the kids are gone tonight so I decided to put in a little extra time. I figured I needed to work off any indiscretion, with food, that I made this weekend. It was my mom's 70th and we had a surprise party for her. It was the first birthday she ever had and she was so surprised.

The guys who live across the street from my parents had the party for her and they did a beautiful job. The food was amazing they had crab cakes, ramaki (sp?), fruit, and shrimp cocktail. I was good and did not have a single piece of cake.

Judy

 

[JLDSMD]

Well, I guess I'll call it a night....school physicals and 2nd grade orientation tomorrow.......Nice chatting everyone......

Jeff, just let me know how much I owe you for the bracelets. Thanks again for handling it for us.

Night Paige.

I will PM you to get your address. I'll have to weigh them out at work to see what postage is from here.

 

[JLDSMD]

Evening Judy.

Did the girls have a good time?

Do they get along pretty good?

Is this their first time getting together?

I'm sure they'll all be hanging out on the ship together. Sounds like a great evening.

 

[RayaniFoxmur]

Here's my picks for today!

Appetizer: Leek and Goats Cheese Quiche
Salad: Mixed Garden Salad
Main Course: Dijon Mustard-Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Dessert: Grand Marnier Souffle and Honey Cinnamon Apple Tart

Sounds so yummy!

 

[JLDSMD]

Now that the wristbands/bracelets are in, we should plan another WIDISmeet.

What works best for everyone?

We can do it on the southside somewhere.

I don't know anything about Stone Fire Pizza (or whatever it's called - like a Chuck E. Cheese), but they won't kick us out if we're there for a long time.

Plus it would give the kids under 10 (or 12) something to do.

Any other suggestions?

 

[JLDSMD]

Another FO?

 

[JLDSMD]

Glad to see everyone is like the menu posts.

Tomorrow night is Master Chef - my least favorite night. We actually have Palo reservations for Tuesday with Karen and Neil.

 

[MinnMick01]

Hey, I forgot. It is Formal Night tonight and the Golden Mickey's. Who's dressing up?

Don't we have to dress up for formal night?

 

[Walt & Di]

Tomato Basil Soup
Herb-Crusted Halibut
Stack of Vegetables
Creme Brulee

shrimp medley, tomato basil soup, duckling and grand marnier souffle. Diane I am getting hungry.

 

[JLDSMD]

Just checked the NOAA site. Dean is going to be coming on shore in Mexico near Belize.

Hurricane force winds should NOT be effecting Cozumel. They should get some 50-knot winds however.

It is a Cat 5 as it makes landfall.

 

[JLDSMD]

Don't we have to dress up for formal night?

Nope.

Just don't wear a T-shirt and shorts like that one fool did (the writer we talked about several months back).

I would say dressier slacks and a button down shirt would be fine. You could get away with a Polo as well. You will see all different attire.

I will be in a Tux now.

 

[MinnMick01]

Here's are current post totals (only people 50 or more and through post 22,024):

JLDSMD 2,698
MinnMick01 2,015
cntkg1 1,900
Karen Mouse 1,747
Dyerneeds 1,466
A fat english gent 1,399
Timon 1,256
oybolshoi 1,231
Lindy Loo 1,042
goofyfreak 815
3pirates&tink 685
GOS 648
Cheryl N. WI 595
Scouter 542
disgrits 532
MomsOf2boys 506
AverysMommy 418
dizneycrazy4 367
Poohbush 312
Wine Diva 308
B9erSteve 276
Walt & Di 168
Darkrobe 154
PrincessMom2002 144
Tinker_Belle 117
RayaniFoxmur 99
jdkdorn 83
millerpjm 74
perdidobay 64
medicalman 62
kaitiebear 57


Looks like we have a couple milestones coming up.

Congrats Nancy on 1,900.

Look out Jeff here I come.

 

[dizneycrazy4]

Liz, your food looks Delic...and the cake yum. When did you say the wedding was again?...

 

[MinnMick01]

Not sure what you are asking. Would you need them because of the temperature or would you need them because of some sort of dress code? I plan on bringing a shawl just in case there is a chill in the air.....Luckily that's easy to slip into the suitcase and is not heavy.

I was asking for temp reasons. I guess packing reasons also. I am trying to condence where ever I can at this point. 2 large suitecases, a garmet bag, one medium suitcase, and 5 carry ons is a little much for me at this point. It looks like we might be adding one more suitecase, if we can borrow one from somebody.