On Sun, 6 Dec 2009 06:28:00 -0800, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>Champagne
>(brought by Christine from New Mexico)
It was good.
>
>Soy-Cured Salmon with Cilantro Creme Fraiche
>(made by Lin, and yummy. Leftovers will be part of breakfast.)
http://tinypic.com/m/6jgjv8/2
>
>Poached Scallops in Miso-Persimmon Broth
>(nobody's favorite: They liked the scallops and they liked the broth, but
>didn't like them together. Next time I want to pair scallops and persimmons
>I'll leave out the miso. Maybe something like seared scallops with a
>persimmon mignonette?)

http://i47.tinypic.com/2uz87yb.jpg

>
>Red Lettuce and Mandarin Salad with Crispy Onions and Verjus Vinaigrette
>(nice, but not anything to write home about)
http://i49.tinypic.com/afhdv7.jpg
>
>Seared Duck Breasts with Orange-Tea Sauce
>(THIS was called all kinds of superlative names. It was very good.
>
>Steamed Carrots and Parsnips with Roasted Pecans, Meyer Lemon, and Honey
>(also very nice)
http://i49.tinypic.com/afhdv7.jpg
>Kiwi Shortcake
>(made by Christine, who also added a few last-of-the-season strawberries. I
>got to show off how my ISI foamer makes whipped cream.)

http://i45.tinypic.com/ab57if.jpg

I want one of the foamers..

I will have more pictures to upload of the adventures of Lin and I...

Christine