Wonderful Dining

It's really great having a chef for a son-in-law. While we were back east for my Mom's funeral, we had a chance also to spend time with our 3 daughters. While we were in Greenville, SC, we got to go to a special 'Chef's Dinner' with 2 visiting chefs from DC. Talk about a great meal. Six course tasting with wine pairing. Can't get the scanner to work, so here's a brief copy of the menu:

Greeting Wine:
Conde de Subirats. Cava

Cannelloni of Pineapple
Tasmanian Salmon Tartar. Cashews. Yuzu-Miromi
2007 Domaine De Ballade. Vine de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne

Pan Seared Maine Sea Scallops
Wax bean risotto. Morel Mushrooms
2007 Chateau Capion 'Cuvee IC Blanc' Vin de Pays D'oc

Carolina Quail
Apricot-White Bean Pure, Frisee, Sherry-maple Glaze
2008 Domaine de la Berthete 'Sensation Rose' Cote du Rhone

Spring Lamb Tenderloin
Spinach, Foie Gras in Cumin Madeira Sauce
2006 Domaine Jerome Gradassi. Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Pre-Dessert
Strawberry and Rhubarb

Milk Chocolate Cremeaux
Devils Crumbs, Honey-Poached Kumquats, Maldon Salt
2007 Domaine de L'Elephant 'Le Rivesaltes-Grenat' Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes


All I can say is I have never eaten finer nor better food, nor can words do it justice.

Skywatch Friday

Last week we had a short thunder storm. It didn't
bring the rain we need so badly, but the aftermath
did leave us with a wonderful sunset. It's nice to
just step out the front door and see scenes like these.

This is looking west down our street.

This photo shows the start of the bloom on the century plant across the
street. It seems to grow about a foot a day. There will be more
photos as this grows.

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These are some of pleasant photos of Monument Valley in Southern Utah.
This is on the a Navajo Reservation. Guides are available, and
are worth the small fee. When you're with a
guide, you can see far more area than just visiting alone.




You also get to know more of Navajo culture, and
meet wonderful people.

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This weeks photos come from New Mexico.
This first is a fantastic view while traveling in the Black Range





The following photos are from one of our favorite
NM State parks - City of Rocks.

These wind formed sculptures continue
to mesmerize us whenever we visit.

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Some nice snaps from Colorado and
fall in the San Juan Mountains.

Enjoy

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