A new adventure: Pastries

I've been experimenting with pastries, only because it's the only civilized way to progress! These are some danishes made with honey dipped cream cheese filling with raspberries.

Bluberry, Raspberry & White Chocolate "Bastille Day" Tart

Ricotta, blueberry and almond tart

Firsts in Mexican

Top: Chile Rellanos with ground pork, raisins and almond
Bottom: Guajillo-sauced shrimp with quick-fried cactus

Easter Menu

Easter Menu
Sunday, March 23, 2008

* Olive/Onion Sourdough Breadsticks
* Grilled Red Peppers
* Tapenade
* Goat cheese, herb and truffle oil spread

Entrées
* Spring pea soup with crumbled bacon
*Arugula Salad with proscuitto, figs, walnuts and parmesan

Plat de résistance
* Roasted leg of lamb in a mustard crust
* Gratin Dauphinois
* Asparagus in a light mousseline sauce
* Butter-dipped rolls

Déssert
* Lemon and chocolate cream tartlettes
* Ligurian cake with strawberries

Domada

Our first experiment state-side with domada, the Senegalese 'cousin' of mafe (except without the peanuts). We ate on the floor around a bowl just like civilized people do.

Happy Easter!

Our first dinner party since the arrival in our new home with close friends: Scott and Nicole and Karen. An entire day of eating, laughing, talking and drinking. Can't every weekend be this happy?