Mr. Bill wrote:

> Watercress Salad with Artichoke Ragout
> Roast Salmon with Mustard Parsley Glaze
> Warm Potato Salad
> Steamed Asparagus
> Strawberry Lime Tart

I'm not crazy about the quality of artichokes available this time of year,
and all the asparagus I've seen has been from Calexico, where I don't
completely trust their farming practices. It's a couple months too early for
local strawberries, and I refuse to eat strawberries which have to travel
more than about fifty miles. Strawberries and lime sound like an interesting
combination, though. I'd guess it's a tart shell with lime curd and sliced
strawberries on top.

Valentine's day may be a completely contrived holiday, but I like it anyway.
Lin's and my "Proposal Day" is February 13th, so I try to take time off from
work to celebrate both days. I posted my Valentine's menus some time ago,
but to reiterate:

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The tentative brunch menu is:

Plantain, Onion & Smoked Pork Chop Hash
Eggs Over Medium
Toast
Mimosas
Coffee


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The tentative dinner menu is:

Clams Casino
Angel-Hair Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Basil, and Pine Nuts
Chicken Milanese with Winter Vegetables
Frangelico Meringues with Orange-Chocolate Béarnaise


I will have worked until 6:00 AM Friday morning, so I'll be asleep much of
the day. Accordingly, the Friday menu is one which goes together pretty
quickly:

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Bob





























If you don't want to click on the link, the menu is:

Golden Beet and Celery Root Soup

Hungarian Cucumber and Celery Salad

Ribeye Steak

Baked Potatoes

Braised Kale with Caramelized Onions

Pear Clafoutis