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So the holidays begin
Dec. 21st, 2005 01:09 pmWe have guests for Christmas dinner for the first time in a very long time, possibly ever, for ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
lemur_catta and I. Preparations are now officially underway. The menu has been agreed:
Gravlax
Green bean and hazelnut salad
Roast prime rib of beef
Potatoes Rioja style
Leeks in horseradish cream
Brussel sprouts (manner to be determined)
Cheese - Époisses, Manchego, Cashel Blue and maybe a couple of others tbd.
Dessert (provided by guests)
The wines will be 13th Street Riesling 2002 and a Marynissen Red, either the '98 Cab/Merlot reserve or the'99 Cab Franc.
The gravlax is now curing, some of the cheese and assorted Christmas goodies have been bought. Most of the rest can now wait until nearer the day.
Later we are off to the Kensington Market for the solstice celebrations and to finalize the cheese selection.
lemur_catta and I. Preparations are now officially underway. The menu has been agreed:Gravlax
Green bean and hazelnut salad
Roast prime rib of beef
Potatoes Rioja style
Leeks in horseradish cream
Brussel sprouts (manner to be determined)
Cheese - Époisses, Manchego, Cashel Blue and maybe a couple of others tbd.
Dessert (provided by guests)
The wines will be 13th Street Riesling 2002 and a Marynissen Red, either the '98 Cab/Merlot reserve or the'99 Cab Franc.
The gravlax is now curing, some of the cheese and assorted Christmas goodies have been bought. Most of the rest can now wait until nearer the day.
Later we are off to the Kensington Market for the solstice celebrations and to finalize the cheese selection.
