Monday, October 06, 2003
The menu for the KRAC banquet:
Savory Morbier Cheesecake with Balsamic Reduction
Roast Parsnip Soup with Honeyed Hazelnuts and Brandy Creme Fraiche
Cozze Fredde (Chilled Mussels)
Grape Sorbet
Mushroom and Leek Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Root Vegetable Confit
Caramel Plate
The cheesecake was matched with a dry Spanish sherry. The cozze fredde (as much fun to say as it is to eat) was paired with a dry white from the Piedmont region; and we had the tenderloin with a California Gewuerztraminer. In all, a masterful collaboration between Chief du Cuisine Dave Nuzzo and sommelier Tom Knab. (I'll post labels when I get them.) Because excess is what KRAC is all about, there were awards. Dave was named MVP (if we keep doing this he'll retire the trophy, or we'll have to name the award for him or something). Your faithful correspondent was Most Improved, and received a sheet cake with my finish line photo printed in the frosting. There was some squabbling about who would get which piece of me, but it resolved amicably. The cake was practically life size, and there was plenty to go around. The whole thing was a brilliant capstone to a brilliant season. Left unresolved was the question of where we should run a marathon: my mundane proposal (Columbus-- it's supposed to be a good race) was hooted down, and although there was support for Dublin, the influence of the meal led many to favor Paris. A word to the wise: it's in Avril, guys. (we could still make the Dublin race.)
Savory Morbier Cheesecake with Balsamic Reduction
Roast Parsnip Soup with Honeyed Hazelnuts and Brandy Creme Fraiche
Cozze Fredde (Chilled Mussels)
Grape Sorbet
Mushroom and Leek Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Root Vegetable Confit
Caramel Plate
The cheesecake was matched with a dry Spanish sherry. The cozze fredde (as much fun to say as it is to eat) was paired with a dry white from the Piedmont region; and we had the tenderloin with a California Gewuerztraminer. In all, a masterful collaboration between Chief du Cuisine Dave Nuzzo and sommelier Tom Knab. (I'll post labels when I get them.) Because excess is what KRAC is all about, there were awards. Dave was named MVP (if we keep doing this he'll retire the trophy, or we'll have to name the award for him or something). Your faithful correspondent was Most Improved, and received a sheet cake with my finish line photo printed in the frosting. There was some squabbling about who would get which piece of me, but it resolved amicably. The cake was practically life size, and there was plenty to go around. The whole thing was a brilliant capstone to a brilliant season. Left unresolved was the question of where we should run a marathon: my mundane proposal (Columbus-- it's supposed to be a good race) was hooted down, and although there was support for Dublin, the influence of the meal led many to favor Paris. A word to the wise: it's in Avril, guys. (we could still make the Dublin race.)
// posted by Bill @ 8:45 AM 
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