thanksgiving dinner 2009

Another incredible thanksgiving.... the tradition continues. As always, large photos are linked to the thumbnails below. Special thanks to Drew Cattlin, Amber Fox and Gabe and Mae Boscana. James.... we missed you.

the menu

some of the wines

egg custard with paprika potato crisp and shaved white truffles

beverage with the 'breakfast' course

roasted apples with cranberry compote and creme fraiche

the goal... relaxation

pasta in broth with roasted chestnuts

confit turkey leg

one of the two risotto choices (confit turkey or al funghi)

wine with the risotto

twice roasted fingerling potatoes with butter poached halibut and white truffle

pork belly post cure, post braise - before being fried

plating the thrice cooked pork belly with spicy apple slaw

pork wreckage 

nice corton served with the pork belly

zabaglione with strawberries and figs

desert wine

after dinner 'digestif'

predictable results