October 20th 2007 Western Magic Part 5

[GOS]

Here is Tuesday's Menu:

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

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

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

BREAD SELECTION
Fresh baked whole Olive Loaf - Yes please, lots!

Peach Flambe
with Strawberry Ice Cream sprinkled with Roasted Pistachio Nuts - Heather

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

I liked all the desserts, perhaps I'll just have them!

Heather

 

[cntkg1]

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

APPETIZERS
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

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


BREAD SELECTION
Fresh baked whole Olive Loaf

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

 

[JLDSMD]

I actually hate this menu (currently planned for Palo this night) but here goes:


MASTER CHEF

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

SOUP AND SALADS
If I had to choose one
Beefsteak Tomatoes and Baby Mozzarella
on a bed of Balsamic-dressed Arugula

Otherwise, I'd see about getting a garden salad.

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

or

Grilled Rib-Eye Steak
from the Lighter Fare menu

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

Carmalized Apple Cheesecake on an Oreo Cookie Crust

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

AND

The White Chocolate Cheesecake from the Kids' menu.

 

[cntkg1]

Hey, just an update, #5 just passed 23,000. We are within approx. 700 now.

We are shaving off about 100 per day. If we keep that up, we'll easily have them by Labor Day.

If this thread gets going like the other night, you'll take them over in a couple of days.

Planning on making us do this alone?

 

[GOS]

That is correct. Where did you hear of the Pig?

They are based out of Sheboygan, WI, I believe.

My brother and Sister-in-law raved about them.
Heather

 

[JLDSMD]

Planning on making us do this alone?

I wasn't there when you guys got "chatty" the other night.

But I did have a lot to read in the morning.

 

[JLDSMD]

Did you finally get me Nancy?

 

[GOS]

Wow!! I could eat two of them then. Are they the regular sized?

About 4"

Heather

 

[JLDSMD]

Wake up woman!!!!

How many chances do I have to give you?

 

[Wine Diva]

My brother and Sister-in-law raved about them.
Heather

That is sooo funny. There is a Piggly Wiggly about a mile from my house--when my older son was around 3 he would sing their annoying little theme song the entire time we were shopping--of course the employees loved that!

 

[JLDSMD]

My brother and Sister-in-law raved about them.
Heather

Did they live in the Midwest?

The Pig has better quality produce and meat than the big box grocer here.

I prefer Austin's though for meat. They are a little mom and pop store in Green Bay. It is only 2 blocks from my Grandma's old house. I remember walking there as a kid.

Anyhow, they have a great butcher shop and the prices are actually lower than the big box grocer where they prepack it. Austin's is always fresh. The meat just tastes better from there.

 

[JLDSMD]

That is sooo funny. There is a Piggly Wiggly about a mile from my house--when my older son was around 3 he would sing their annoying little theme song the entire time we were shopping--of course the employees loved that!

Can you sing a little for us now Victoria?

 

[JLDSMD]

I'll have to check some old photos tonight to see if I have one of Mr. Pig. He is usually in Hartland when the downtown businesses have trick-or-treat.

If I have one, I'll post it.

 

[JLDSMD]

OK, I'm off now to do some work.

 

[cntkg1]

Wake up woman!!!!

How many chances do I have to give you?

Sorry, I was temporarily blinded by some brightness in the sky.

 

[millerpjm]

Nancy--am I completely blind??? I don't see where there any reservations for any meal at Palo. Help!! I want to go to brunch too!

Me too! I didn't see any

 

[RayaniFoxmur]

MASTER CHEF

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

SOUP AND SALADS
Tuscan Tomato Soup
a hearty Tomato Soup swirled with Pesto

MAIN COURSE
Tamarind Rubbed Roasted Pork Tenderloin
but with the Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, and seeing if I can get some green beans

DESSERTS
Carmalized Apple Cheesecake on an Oreo Cookie Crust

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


There we go!

I'm so glad that Linda is around a little bit! We've been saying a few prayers in this household to help pull you through... that holiday is only a little bit further!

 

[Wine Diva]

Can you sing a little for us now Victoria?

ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, SHOP THE PIG!!!

 

[Uri Dumas]

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]

Me too! I didn't see any

Thank God I'm not the only one!! Does anyone know how this can be happening. Nancy says she sees open brunch ressies, but we cannot find anything. Oh, the agony of it all...