2010 Christmas tradition

A 61 year old Peterson Family tradition

Miss Deb, Patti (member of the tribe, doesn't really get the Christmas thing), Pastry Chef & Baker Jenny

Now that's Christmas

On to KRISPY KREME, more sugar & fat await.......

Eat in at White Castle & Krispy Kreme, then look at Christmas lights.

Holding a grudge...... about the KK Snowman donuts being discontinued Dec. 25th.

Never seen a Chocolate covered Kreme filled I could resist.

I must admit since cocktails were added, this year, at the Pre (sorry Patti) & Post Party,

the participants this year were more enthused than usual.

The highlight of the evening: The Mershon's house

 

Warmest Wishes,

Jim+Deb

Sea Bass Presentation

Every once in a while a gem pops up. Yesterday I received this photo from Joy, taken while dining at one of Louisville's premier eateries, Napa River Grill. I can see where Chef Pete' gets some of his vision, since Joy is his Mother.

Sea Bass & capers in pastry w/ asparagus @ Napa River Grill

It certainly was presented well and tasted delicious.

Thought of you folks and your interest in presentation.

Dinner with Art


V,
      Never have so few, eaten so well, in such creative surroundings.....


Appetizers at Rick & Judy R's




Every dish, every bowl, was a masterpiece.







This is Plating




one of Judy's early mosaics



With lights like these, you can just imagine the setting.

 


Another of Judy's dynamite glass mosaics...... for sale at Edenside Gallery.




warm inviting table lamps



(I promised to pass along some book recommendations)



Bella Sera,

              Chef Pete'



Wine to Bourbon Tasting

Chef Pete' forces me to showcase one of his wild adventures to a local purveyor of distilled spirits. I can't make this up. He has moments of, less than perfect sanity. However, we always enjoy his experience and love to share it with you.




V,
           A submission for: www.Every-Day-Is-A-Banquet.blogspot.com
and our NY / VT / MN friends

Went to Westport Whiskey and Wine (WWW) tonight to catch the end of the Spanish wine tasting....
We ended up sampling some specialty Bourbons w/ Chris Zaborowski, a dear old friend .....

WWW just brought their first barrel to private label. Got a little taste of that w/ bits of charcoal in the bottle. We were quite taken w/ the two above.


Of course, when you are sipping 100 proof straight up, it is easy to be quite taken.

Enjoyed reading the rack description.....

The Old Forester Birthday Bourbon has a new release every Sept. 2nd.
Reminiscent of the French w/ Beaujolais Nouveau (released the third Thursday of November).







Just add Bourbon,
Chef Pete'

Christmas ideas

I can't help but promote this idea. A Christmas gift of something people need. Think of how gifted you are and how you can share that gift with others. I don't need a new shirt but they need something that may improve their life.    Give if you can. Click on the link>>>>>
This is someting you will feel good about.




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           I wanted to send a little note asking you to read my latest blog update. I hope you can help!
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Tailgating in Style

Last weekend we went to Miami to see the Dolphins and Titans clash, with the Dolphins topping the score.
It was a GREAT adventure starting early. I credit Marv Market of our Royal Palm Yacht Club (RPYC) for most of the photos and the descriptive write up. The photos tell you how much folks enjoyed it and what an UPSCALE Tailgate party looks like.   Click on the link and Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was a BLAST! My photos are at the end? Wonder why........

http://marvboater.smugmug.com/photos/swfpopup.mg?AlbumID=14663862&AlbumKey=FpJUv

On Sunday, Nov.14th, 50 members and guests enjoyed the 6th. RPYC NFL game bus trip to watch the Miami Dolphins and Tenn. Titans. We departed at 0845,with Bloodies & Mimosas, a $500 football pool onboard and (2) 50/50s en route. We returned at 7:30 feeling fine with wine and the thought of raising more money for the Children's hospital.
The weather was perfect, the food and beverages were outstanding and we watched the first Dolphin win...for us! That's right. We had never seen a win on any of our trips. A perfect day. Just check the pictures.

Our staff, Kemorr and Michael, went with us and performed their "magic" with an awesome presentation of Tacos with all the trimmings, beef short ribs in BBQ sauce, beans, slaw and home-made cookies, all served fresh from elegant skirted , white table cloth tables with flowers. We were the talk of the bus tailgate set. A nearby cook even asked Kemorr for a chef's hat.

After the lovely meal, we walked a short distance to the East End Zone, where we had excellent lower level seats. No more "nose bleed", 400-level seats for us!! Everybody agreed, the extra cost was well worth it. But next time will try for the West End Zone...much closer. On the way back we had drawings for some trinkets. Ernie won the balloons!

Time to share food & travel stories

No, this is not a travelogue or a boring slide show of tourist photos. It was  a celebration dinner where the attendees shared with each other visits they had made to Arizona, Chile, and Paris. A festive evening with just a few (sic) bottles of vino. The menu included grilled skirt steak and haricot vert.



Always start with dessert




This might need further discussion!!!!!





Gladiola's behind Rolled Goat Cheese



Chilean wine choice





Presentation

How much did we consume?

The meal



Steak and dessert

It's always soooo interesting to see what people eat and where they eat. Today we find some really nice pictures from a new Louisville eatery called "732 Social". The attendees included Chef's Deb and Pete'.   I'm not entirely sure but I think it may have been a little bit of a celebration on Pete's (pronounced Pate's) recent inclusion of a mansion he built in a book called "Modern Houses in Louisville". The feast at 732 Social followed a lecture of modern homes by the writer and creator of the book.

Well worth the celebration. I wish that I could have personally attended and enjoyed the feast. In the meantime, I'll just have to dream on.

Neat Cheese Plate

Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce and Steak Frites

Mac and Cheese with Shrimp ??

Libation of course !

Could Pumpkin Ice Cream be one of these?



Tailgaiting and Vietnamese Cuisine

In the previous post I challenged Chef Pete' to let us know what he had to eat at the Vietnamese restaurant. As expected, he returns with a photo log of his day. I was sure that his tennis match in the a.m. would go unmentioned (unless he went to Hooter's) but the rest of the day was tailgaiting at the U of L football game, which transitioned into an evening at BASA, the Louisville Modern Vietnamese restaurant. Enjoy!!!

Snapshot of the day




Healthy veggies and baked chips with wings

 



Early and anxious to get started

 

A sea of red----How high up are the seats?



The evening sky from up on high



I think Patti gives BASA the thumbs up!



Looks fantastic to me

Love the presentation

I might have to go there, looks yummie