It was so good. Billy might need some lessons!

What did you guys have?

for starters,
fried eggplant circles baked with ham and fresh mozzarella
(we had it in Puglia during the last Italy trip),
with home made greek tsatsiki
accompanied by Swanson Merlot, California 2001

Sue made her own gnocci with gorgonzolla sauce
acompanied by Campaccia Riserva, Italy, 1996

I marinated spring lamb (tribute to cj, New Zealand lamb) in mix of red wine, balsamic vinigar, caien pepper, oregano, herbs of Provance for 12 hours,
and after BBQ-ing it it was accompanied by Salanques, Priorat, Span, 2001.
Sue made her "jewish" string beans with anchovies, tomatoes and olives.

No deserts, we are all on the diet,
but Sicilian desert wine and XO cogniac, compliments of MikeW,
went very smooth to finish it all
;-))

Vick was right,
the best food comes out when you REALLY like people you cook it for!
;_)))

I'm drooling just reading about the meal!

:okthumb:

Vick, save some saliva!
I have baby back ribs rubbed 24 hours ago to be served tonite,
with Persian Style pickled vegies, Morrocan salted lemon, angel hair pasta with anchovies, red pepper and garlic in olive oil,
but ONLY after we get back from the shooting range,
so I know for how many people to cook, 3 or 4
;-)))

Mike thought I forgot him calling me liberal..., yeah, right!
;-))))

Sounds great Serge!!! What are you doing, having a food orgy :P

I'm (almost) getting inspired to cook

You wouldn't leave Katie a young widow while she is visiting Serge and Sue
Would you :wacko:

Vick,
I think you described it to the T!
Food Orgy that is!
;-))

As for Katie, just to show all who thought I went complete Democrat...I have NO PROBLEM adopting the young grieving Republican widow
;-)))

P.S. I haven't made any pictures, food should be eaten, not looked at but ONE pic I'll make tomorrow...
MikeAI who forgot his swimming gear will be wearing my red speedos on the beach!
;-)))

Nice Menu Serge :rokk: :rokk:

I am always up for learning more : )

I am working on getting the New Years Eve menu together now, anybody who is coming to New Orleans and wants to help with the food let me know : )