French Bistro Dinner

Hosts: Doug and Peggy

broiled oysters with cheese

Bouillabaisse

Herb Farm Dinner

Hosts: Jean and Dale

Appetizers:
     Melon Ball Skewers with Mint, Basil, Lime
     Vegetables and Herbed Crackers with Green Goddess Dip
     Wines: Kim and Mark
                John and Monique

Salad and Main:
     Fresh Herbed and Citrus water
     Salad of Mixed Baby Greens with Warm Goat Cheese Rounds
     Grilled Salmon with Basil-Arugula Pesto
    Portobello Mushrooms stuffed with Parmesan Whipped Potatoes
     Wines: Mark and Kim
                John and Monique

Dessert:
     Lavender and Ginger Creme Brulee
     Sage, Apricot and White Chocolate Cookies
     Wine: Doug and Peggy - a dessert style Riesling

Salmon

Spanish Wine Dinner

Hosts: Kim and Mark

Appetizers:
     Olives, caperberries, Drunken Goat Cheese
     Tapenade with sundried tomatoes
     Wines:  Crianza de mazuelo - 1998 Rioja Gran Diezmo
                  Castell del Remei - Gotim Bru 2000

First Course:
    Cordoban Gazpacho
    Wine: Elciego (Alava) Rioja Reserva 1998

Main:
    Paella
    Wines: Bodega Otazu- Palacia de Otazu Navarra Crianza 1997
               Tres Picos - Borsao Garnacha 2001

Dessert:
    Almond Tart with Sweet Basque Cream
    Vanilla Gelato with Strawberries
    Wine: Barbadillo - LaCilla Pedro Ximenez

Mardi Gras Dinner

Hosts: John and Monique

Appetizer:
     Louisiana Crawfish Cakes and Blackened Shrimp drizzled with Cilantro Cream

Soup:
     Nola Turtle Soup

Main:
     Andouille and Chicken Jambalaya    
     Corn Pudding

Dessert:
     Key Lime Creme Brulee
     Sweet Potato Pie