I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?

TIA,

Anita

On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:10:33 -0800 (PST), wrote:

>I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
>returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
>whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
>risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
>green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
>balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
>for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
>no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
>or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
>the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>
>TIA,
>
>Anita

Somehow I think you know what you want to do already. So do it.

On Dec 5, 5:26 pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
> On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:10:33 -0800 (PST), wrote:
> >I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
> >returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
> >whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
> >risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
> >green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
> >balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
> >for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
> >no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
> >or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
> >the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>
> >TIA,
>
> >Anita
>
> Somehow I think you know what you want to do already. So do it.

Well I think I know but what would *you* do?

A

wrote in news:354b4dc9-8136-4cca-8628-020f1e3cd989
@d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com:

> On Dec 5, 5:26 pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>> On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:10:33 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>> >I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
>> >returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
>> >whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
>> >risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
>> >green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
>> >balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
>> >for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I
have
>> >no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip
one
>> >or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar
with
>> >the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>>
>> >TIA,
>>
>> >Anita
>>
>> Somehow I think you know what you want to do already. So do it.
>
> Well I think I know but what would *you* do?
>
> A
>
>



Have both cheeses *and* the caviar, but cut the cheeses in half. it's
*never* too rich :-) Especially if it's a nice bubbly.

BTW, what's the address........ and don't start without me!!!

:-)

wrote:
>
> I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
> returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
> whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
> risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
> green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
> balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
> for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
> no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
> or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
> the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?


You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.

On Dec 5, 6:36 pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
> wrote:
>
> > I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
> > returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
> > whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
> > risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
> > green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
> > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
> > for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
> > no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
> > or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
> > the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>
> You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.

Darlings, I said this was a *girls* night out.

BTW, dessert will be fruit based so I guess we can indulge. We only
see each other a couple times a year.

Apps at 7:15.

Oh pshaw, on Wed 05 Dec 2007 05:30:27p, PeterLucas meant to say...

> wrote in news:354b4dc9-8136-4cca-8628-020f1e3cd989
> @d61g2000hsa.googlegroups.com:
>
>> On Dec 5, 5:26 pm, Lou Decruss > wrote:
>>> On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:10:33 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>>> >I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
>>> >returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
>>> >whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
>>> >risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
>>> >green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
>>> >balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
>>> >for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I
>>> >have no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I
>>> >skip one or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include
>>> >caviar with the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>>>
>>> >TIA,
>>>
>>> >Anita
>>>
>>> Somehow I think you know what you want to do already. So do it.
>>
>> Well I think I know but what would *you* do?
>>
>> A
>>
>>
>
>
>
> Have both cheeses *and* the caviar, but cut the cheeses in half. it's
> *never* too rich :-) Especially if it's a nice bubbly.
>
> BTW, what's the address........ and don't start without me!!!
>
>:-)
>
>

What I would have said!

--
Wayne Boatwright

Date: Wed, 12(XII)/5(V)/07(MMVII)

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2wks 3dys 5hrs 15mins
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Entropy requires no maintenance.
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Wayne Boatwright > wrote in
3.184:


>>
>>
>>
>> Have both cheeses *and* the caviar, but cut the cheeses in half. it's
>> *never* too rich :-) Especially if it's a nice bubbly.
>>
>> BTW, what's the address........ and don't start without me!!!
>>
>>:-)
>>
>>
>
> What I would have said!
>



What..... don't start without me? ;-)

>> You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.
>
> Darlings, I said this was a *girls* night out.

Now a couple of stripping male foodies might be a wonderful addition to your
parties entertainment. No?

Cindi

>
> BTW, dessert will be fruit based so I guess we can indulge. We only
> see each other a couple times a year.
>
> Apps at 7:15.
>

Oh pshaw, on Wed 05 Dec 2007 06:59:22p, PeterLucas meant to say...

> Wayne Boatwright > wrote in
> 3.184:
>
>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Have both cheeses *and* the caviar, but cut the cheeses in half. it's
>>> *never* too rich :-) Especially if it's a nice bubbly.
>>>
>>> BTW, what's the address........ and don't start without me!!!
>>>
>>>:-)
>>>
>>>
>>
>> What I would have said!
>>
>
>
>
> What..... don't start without me? ;-)
>
>

Yes, that, and "it's never *too* rich".

--
Wayne Boatwright

Date: Wednesday, December 5th,2007

*******************************************
Countdown 'til Christmas
2wks 3dys 5hrs
*******************************************
Put knot yore trust inn spel chequers.
*******************************************

"Cindi - HappyMamatoThree" > wrote in
et:

>
>>> You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.
>>
>> Darlings, I said this was a *girls* night out.
>
> Now a couple of stripping male foodies might be a wonderful addition
> to your parties entertainment. No?



LOL!! A couple bottles of nice bubbly or even a half decent red and the
right company might induce just such a reaction ;-P

Sqwertz > wrote in news:12wmyauvp9ld1
:

> On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:10:33 -0800 (PST),
> wrote:
>
>> I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night.
>
> Why not just go down to the Y and eat?

is that supposed to be some kind of double entendre?

On Dec 5, 6:10�pm, wrote:
> I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
> returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
> whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
> risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
> green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
> balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
> for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
> no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
> or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
> the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?


Much too too... I think a bushel basket of roasted in-shell peanuts,
bologna on white with yaller musturd, and a keg of beer would suit
poifectly.

Sqwertz > wrote in news:1xw5y405dn7x8
:

> On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:43:50 GMT, Sarah Gray wrote:
>
>> Sqwertz > wrote in news:12wmyauvp9ld1
>> :
>>
>>> On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:10:33 -0800 (PST),
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night.
>>>
>>> Why not just go down to the Y and eat?
>>
>> is that supposed to be some kind of double entendre?
>
> You never heard the phrase "Eat at the Y"?

I've heard it. I never heard it phraed the way you did, though. Maybe
that was the point, heh.

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:10:33 -0800 (PST),
> wrote:
>
> > I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night.
>
> Why not just go down to the Y and eat?


GAWD...!!! I guess I *don't* know what "tactless" is...

Anyways the OP didn't say they were lez - beens...


--
Best
Greg

wrote:
> On Dec 5, 6:36 pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
>>> returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
>>> whites and sparklings>>
>> You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.
>
> Darlings, I said this was a *girls* night out.
>
I think he meant the Niagara area

Jill

On Dec 5, 6:36 pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
> wrote:
>
> > I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
> > returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
> > whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
> > risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
> > green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
> > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
> > for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
> > no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
> > or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
> > the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>
> You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.

Been around the corner for about the last 18 years...

wrote:
>
> > > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
> > > for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
> > > no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
> > > or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
> > > the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
> >
> > You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.
>
> Been around the corner for about the last 18 years...


Are you on the RFC map?

On Dec 6, 7:49 am, Dave Smith > wrote:
> wrote:
>
> > > > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
> > > > for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
> > > > no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
> > > > or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
> > > > the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>
> > > You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.
>
> > Been around the corner for about the last 18 years...
>
> Are you on the RFC map?

Nope, but located in New Dundee, just outside of Kitchener.

Okay, so I'm convinced. One ripe cheese, probably La Tur, and the
caviar for apps. Will serve Konzelman Estates 2006 Old Cellar Door
Cuvee Brut. Then with the main a 2006 White Meritage (blend of Sauv
Blanc and Semillion) from Jackson Triggs, and a 2005 Lailey Vineyards
Late Harvest Vidal with dessert. Niagara had some really great
wines...

Thanks all,

A.

wrote:
>
>
> > Are you on the RFC map?
>
> Nope, but located in New Dundee, just outside of Kitchener.

Nice area.

> Okay, so I'm convinced. One ripe cheese, probably La Tur, and the
> caviar for apps. Will serve Konzelman Estates 2006 Old Cellar Door
> Cuvee Brut. Then with the main a 2006 White Meritage (blend of Sauv
> Blanc and Semillion) from Jackson Triggs, and a 2005 Lailey Vineyards
> Late Harvest Vidal with dessert. Niagara had some really great
> wines...

It does indeed have some nice wines. I have never tried any of the Laily
Vineyards wines. It is a new one. Konzelman has some nice wines too. The
next time you come this way you should try some of the bench wineries
around Vineland and Beamsville area.

Janet Baraclough > wrote in
:

> The message
> >
> from contains these words:
>
>> I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
>> returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
>> whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
>> risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
>> green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
>> balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
>> for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
>> no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip
one
>> or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
>> the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>
> I'd skip the caviar because you have lobster as the maincourse
> (repeat of seafood).



**********!!!!



Caviar and bubbles go quite well together.


Lobster and risotto will be lovely with a nice white.


"Repeat of seafood"???!!!


Go flick yourself 50 times under the left nostril with a wet Udon
noodle!!



> Why not just serve buck's fizz as a start...light and refreshing and
> terribly easy for the hostess.



Last I heard "Bucks Fizz" was a 70's band that fizzed.

On Dec 6, 8:41 am, Dave Smith > wrote:
> wrote:
>
> > > Are you on the RFC map?
>
> > Nope, but located in New Dundee, just outside of Kitchener.
>
> Nice area.
>
> > Okay, so I'm convinced. One ripe cheese, probably La Tur, and the
> > caviar for apps. Will serve Konzelman Estates 2006 Old Cellar Door
> > Cuvee Brut. Then with the main a 2006 White Meritage (blend of Sauv
> > Blanc and Semillion) from Jackson Triggs, and a 2005 Lailey Vineyards
> > Late Harvest Vidal with dessert. Niagara had some really great
> > wines...
>
> It does indeed have some nice wines. I have never tried any of the Laily
> Vineyards wines. It is a new one. Konzelman has some nice wines too. The
> next time you come this way you should try some of the bench wineries
> around Vineland and Beamsville area.

Been to the bench wineries. More fond of those in NOL. Especially
Strewn (I'm a Barrel Member) , Coyote's Run, Flatrock. Lailey has some
great Pinots, and a 2006 Niagara River Chardonnay that's worth every
penny. We do the Taste of the Season every November, like a dozen of
us, so we're well stocked for the holidays.

Nice to chat with someone from the 'hood so to speak.

Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 06:57:17a, meant to say...

> On Dec 6, 7:49 am, Dave Smith > wrote:
>> wrote:
>>
>> > > > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and
>> > > > Rochetta for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet
>> > > > shop as I have no time to prepare one from scratch. My question
>> > > > is, should I skip one or both of the cheeses because I'd really
>> > > > like to include caviar with the first course (apps) with
>> > > > champagne. Too rich?
>>
>> > > You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am
>> > > shattered.
>>
>> > Been around the corner for about the last 18 years...
>>
>> Are you on the RFC map?
>
> Nope, but located in New Dundee, just outside of Kitchener.
>
> Okay, so I'm convinced. One ripe cheese, probably La Tur, and the
> caviar for apps. Will serve Konzelman Estates 2006 Old Cellar Door
> Cuvee Brut. Then with the main a 2006 White Meritage (blend of Sauv
> Blanc and Semillion) from Jackson Triggs, and a 2005 Lailey Vineyards
> Late Harvest Vidal with dessert. Niagara had some really great
> wines...
>
> Thanks all,
>
> A.
>

I miss our trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake when we lived in NE Ohio. We
always stayed at the Prince of Wales 4-5 days at least once a year, and
always brought back as much wine as we could, along with other treats.

Your dinner sounds wonderful!

--
Wayne Boatwright

Date: Thursday, December 6th,2007

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2wks 2dys 15hrs 45mins
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On Dec 6, 9:25 am, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 06:57:17a, meant to say...
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Dec 6, 7:49 am, Dave Smith > wrote:
> >> wrote:
>
> >> > > > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and
> >> > > > Rochetta for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet
> >> > > > shop as I have no time to prepare one from scratch. My question
> >> > > > is, should I skip one or both of the cheeses because I'd really
> >> > > > like to include caviar with the first course (apps) with
> >> > > > champagne. Too rich?
>
> >> > > You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am
> >> > > shattered.
>
> >> > Been around the corner for about the last 18 years...
>
> >> Are you on the RFC map?
>
> > Nope, but located in New Dundee, just outside of Kitchener.
>
> > Okay, so I'm convinced. One ripe cheese, probably La Tur, and the
> > caviar for apps. Will serve Konzelman Estates 2006 Old Cellar Door
> > Cuvee Brut. Then with the main a 2006 White Meritage (blend of Sauv
> > Blanc and Semillion) from Jackson Triggs, and a 2005 Lailey Vineyards
> > Late Harvest Vidal with dessert. Niagara had some really great
> > wines...
>
> > Thanks all,
>
> > A.
>
> I miss our trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake when we lived in NE Ohio. We
> always stayed at the Prince of Wales 4-5 days at least once a year, and
> always brought back as much wine as we could, along with other treats.
>
> Your dinner sounds wonderful!
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
>
> Date: Thursday, December 6th,2007
>
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> 2wks 2dys 15hrs 45mins
> *******************************************
> You can't win 'em all. Hell, you can't
> even *fight* 'em all.
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>
> - Show quoted text -

Thank you. I hope it is just lovely. We all used to work together for
a long time, but I left in May and the others work in different places
now too so we don't see each other as often as we used to. That makes
this a special event and my personal kick off to the holidays. A bit
early, but we leave on a cruise next Sunday.

The Prince of Wales is still quite a spot, but we rarely stay over
since we're so close.

Off to the market!

wrote:

> >
> > It does indeed have some nice wines. I have never tried any of the Laily
> > Vineyards wines. It is a new one. Konzelman has some nice wines too. The
> > next time you come this way you should try some of the bench wineries
> > around Vineland and Beamsville area.
>
> Been to the bench wineries. More fond of those in NOL. Especially
> Strewn (I'm a Barrel Member) , Coyote's Run, Flatrock. Lailey has some
> great Pinots, and a 2006 Niagara River Chardonnay that's worth every
> penny. We do the Taste of the Season every November, like a dozen of
> us, so we're well stocked for the holidays.

Have you tried Lakeview Cellars and Malivoire? Both make excellent wines.
The winery business down this way has grown a lot over the last 30 years or
so, and in the last few years there seems to be an incredible number of
cottage wineries opening up. Every time I go out I see more and more new
ones.


> Nice to chat with someone from the 'hood so to speak.

Likewise.

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>
> I miss our trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake when we lived in NE Ohio. We
> always stayed at the Prince of Wales 4-5 days at least once a year, and
> always brought back as much wine as we could, along with other treats.

It's a nice little town. We always take in a few plays at the Shaw theatre
each season. We don't go there for dinner much anymore because the NotL
restaurants have priced themselves out of my retirement budget, though
there are nice and affordable places closer to home.

I do a lot of bicycling along the Niagara Parkway. My wife has a pedicure
appointment down there every month and drops me off in Niagara Falls on her
way there. I pedal over to the Parkway and down to NotL on the bike trail
and meet her.

I am often tempted to stop at wineries along the way for some sampling, but
alcohol and physical exertion are not a good combination. My muscles get
sore. So I stick to water and juice.

Janet Baraclough wrote:
> >
> � �I'd skip the caviar because you have lobster.

You've obviously a trailer trash mentality.

Caviar is the most appropriate garnish/accompaniment there is for all
seafood, especially lobster. In fact caviar is the most appropriate
garnish/accompaniment there is[period]. And of course Champagne goes
well with all... from defiled eggs to a lobster omelet with caviar.
No reason lobster cant be substituted for salmon... and would go
poifectly with a pitcher of mimosas.

Doesn't get any classier...

Loaded Omelet
Bon App�tit | November 1991


This delightful open-face omelet is aptly named; it's bursting with
flavor and style.

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
6 eggs, beaten to blend
2 green onions, sliced
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
2 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated mozzarella
1 ounce caviar

Preheat broiler. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over
medium-high heat. Add onion and saut� until translucent, about 4
minutes. Transfer onion to small bowl. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon
butter in same skillet. Add eggs to skillet and season with salt and
pepper. Cook until edges of omelet are set, about 1 minute. Lift edges
of omelet and tilt skillet, allowing uncooked eggs to flow under
cooked edges. Continue cooking until eggs are almost set, about 2
minutes. Sprinkle saut�ed onion, green onions, cream cheese, smoked
salmon and mozzarella over omelet. Broil until mozzarella melts, about
3 minutes. Cut omelet into wedges and top with caviar.
---

Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 08:51:44a, meant to say...

> On Dec 6, 9:25 am, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>> Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 06:57:17a, meant to say...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Dec 6, 7:49 am, Dave Smith > wrote:
>> >> wrote:
>>
>> >> > > > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and
>> >> > > > Rochetta for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet
>> >> > > > shop as I have no time to prepare one from scratch. My question
>> >> > > > is, should I skip one or both of the cheeses because I'd really
>> >> > > > like to include caviar with the first course (apps) with
>> >> > > > champagne. Too rich?
>>
>> >> > > You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am
>> >> > > shattered.
>>
>> >> > Been around the corner for about the last 18 years...
>>
>> >> Are you on the RFC map?
>>
>> > Nope, but located in New Dundee, just outside of Kitchener.
>>
>> > Okay, so I'm convinced. One ripe cheese, probably La Tur, and the
>> > caviar for apps. Will serve Konzelman Estates 2006 Old Cellar Door
>> > Cuvee Brut. Then with the main a 2006 White Meritage (blend of Sauv
>> > Blanc and Semillion) from Jackson Triggs, and a 2005 Lailey Vineyards
>> > Late Harvest Vidal with dessert. Niagara had some really great
>> > wines...
>>
>> > Thanks all,
>>
>> > A.
>>
>> I miss our trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake when we lived in NE Ohio. We
>> always stayed at the Prince of Wales 4-5 days at least once a year, and
>> always brought back as much wine as we could, along with other treats.
>>
>> Your dinner sounds wonderful!
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>>
>> Date: Thursday, December 6th,2007
>>
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>
> Thank you. I hope it is just lovely. We all used to work together for
> a long time, but I left in May and the others work in different places
> now too so we don't see each other as often as we used to. That makes
> this a special event and my personal kick off to the holidays. A bit
> early, but we leave on a cruise next Sunday.

All the more reason for a festive gettogether, and not a bit too early.
The whole month of December seems to fill up with dinners and parties and
such. This is sure to be a wonderful success.

> The Prince of Wales is still quite a spot, but we rarely stay over
> since we're so close.

It was always our favorite spot to stay. We've always loved the quiet
atmosphere of the hotel and that of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Such a charming
town/village.

> Off to the market!

Happy shopping!

--
Wayne Boatwright

Date: December 6th,2007

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Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 08:59:58a, Dave Smith meant to say...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>
>>
>> I miss our trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake when we lived in NE Ohio. We
>> always stayed at the Prince of Wales 4-5 days at least once a year, and
>> always brought back as much wine as we could, along with other treats.
>
> It's a nice little town. We always take in a few plays at the Shaw
> theatre each season. We don't go there for dinner much anymore because
> the NotL restaurants have priced themselves out of my retirement budget,
> though there are nice and affordable places closer to home.

Yes, it's a lovely town. If we were there during the theatre season, we
would always go for a play.

I have to watch prices for restaurants locally, but when on vacation we're
usually willing and able to spend a bit more. We haven't been to NotL
since we moved to Arizona in 2000, but even then some restaurants were
getting a bit pricey. But...we were on vacation. :-)

> I do a lot of bicycling along the Niagara Parkway. My wife has a
> pedicure appointment down there every month and drops me off in Niagara
> Falls on her way there. I pedal over to the Parkway and down to NotL on
> the bike trail and meet her.

As I recall, that is a bit of a treck by bicycle, but a beautiful scenic
drive along the Parkway.

> I am often tempted to stop at wineries along the way for some sampling,
> but alcohol and physical exertion are not a good combination. My muscles
> get sore. So I stick to water and juice.

Ah, the advantages of *not* being on a bike. :-)

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Date: December 6th,2007

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On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 17:04:31 -0800 (PST), wrote:

>On Dec 5, 6:36 pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
>> wrote:
>>
>> > I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
>> > returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
>> > whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
>> > risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
>> > green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
>> > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
>> > for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
>> > no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip one
>> > or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
>> > the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>>
>> You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.
>
>Darlings, I said this was a *girls* night out.
>
>BTW, dessert will be fruit based so I guess we can indulge. We only
>see each other a couple times a year.
>
>Apps at 7:15.

for a spread like that, i'd put on a dress. is a simple black coctail
number o.k.?

your pal,
blake

On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 13:21:35 GMT, Janet Baraclough
> wrote:

>The message >
>from "Cindi - HappyMamatoThree" > contains
>these words:
>
>
>> >> You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.
>> >
>> > Darlings, I said this was a *girls* night out.
>
>> Now a couple of stripping male foodies might be a wonderful addition
>> to your
>> parties entertainment. No?
>
> Not when they're eating :-)
>
> Janet

you'd want your hands free for groping.

your pal,
blake

Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 10:57:21a, blake murphy meant to say...

> On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 17:04:31 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>
>>On Dec 5, 6:36 pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> > I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having just
>>> > returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some fabulous
>>> > whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron lobster
>>> > risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with a mixed
>>> > green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple white
>>> > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and Rochetta
>>> > for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet shop as I have
>>> > no time to prepare one from scratch. My question is, should I skip
one
>>> > or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar with
>>> > the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>>>
>>> You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am shattered.
>>
>>Darlings, I said this was a *girls* night out.
>>
>>BTW, dessert will be fruit based so I guess we can indulge. We only
>>see each other a couple times a year.
>>
>>Apps at 7:15.
>
> for a spread like that, i'd put on a dress. is a simple black coctail
> number o.k.?
>
> your pal,
> blake
>
>

With the obligatory single strand of graduated pearls, unless of course,
you opt for a soliary diamond pendant.

--
Wayne Boatwright

Date: Thu, 12/6/07

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Wayne Boatwright > wrote in
3.184:

> Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 10:57:21a, blake murphy meant to say...
>
>> On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 17:04:31 -0800 (PST), wrote:
>>
>>>On Dec 5, 6:36 pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > I'm having a few girlfriends for dinner tomorrow night. Having
>>>> > just returned from a wine tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake with some
>>>> > fabulous whites and sparklings, I was planning at menu of saffron
>>>> > lobster risotto for the main (great recipe have made before) with
>>>> > a mixed green salad (rocket, cress, radicchio, frisee) and simple
>>>> > white balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and
>>>> > Rochetta for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet
>>>> > shop as I have no time to prepare one from scratch. My question
>>>> > is, should I skip
> one
>>>> > or both of the cheeses because I'd really like to include caviar
>>>> > with the first course (apps) with champagne. Too rich?
>>>>
>>>> You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am
>>>> shattered.
>>>
>>>Darlings, I said this was a *girls* night out.
>>>
>>>BTW, dessert will be fruit based so I guess we can indulge. We only
>>>see each other a couple times a year.
>>>
>>>Apps at 7:15.
>>
>> for a spread like that, i'd put on a dress. is a simple black
>> coctail number o.k.?
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>>
>>
>
> With the obligatory single strand of graduated pearls, unless of
> course, you opt for a soliary diamond pendant.
>

And leave the I'm Canadian show me your beaver t-shirt at home.

--

The house of the burning beet-Alan

It'll be a sunny day in August, when the Moon will shine that night-
Elbonian Folklore

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> > It's a nice little town. We always take in a few plays at the Shaw
> > theatre each season. We don't go there for dinner much anymore because
> > the NotL restaurants have priced themselves out of my retirement budget,
> > though there are nice and affordable places closer to home.
>
> Yes, it's a lovely town. If we were there during the theatre season, we
> would always go for a play.

When my wife and I were first married I used to take her to the Oban Inn
for dinner at least once a month. It was quite reasonable back in the 70s,
and I could afford it on my student budget, but prices seemed to be
climbing up about 25 cents every month or two. That added up after a while.
Luckily, we have an excellent restaurant in our town that has great food, a
lovely setting, and is affordable.

> I have to watch prices for restaurants locally, but when on vacation we're
> usually willing and able to spend a bit more. We haven't been to NotL
> since we moved to Arizona in 2000, but even then some restaurants were
> getting a bit pricey. But...we were on vacation. :-)

Some of the local winery restaurants are outrageous. The last time I went
to one was about 5 years ago, at which time it was charging $14.95 for a
bowl of vegetable soup, and what the hell can you put in vegetable soup
that would make it that expensive. It might be understandable if it was
downtown in a big city and had high real estate costs, but this was on a
farm in the country. That being said, one of my nephews is a chef in one
of the winery restaurants. If he gets me comped I might go and try it out.

>
> > I do a lot of bicycling along the Niagara Parkway. My wife has a
> > pedicure appointment down there every month and drops me off in Niagara
> > Falls on her way there. I pedal over to the Parkway and down to NotL on
> > the bike trail and meet her.
>
> As I recall, that is a bit of a treck by bicycle, but a beautiful scenic
> drive along the Parkway.

It is a beautiful ride. From where she drops me off to where we meet in
Virgil is about 25 miles. I start off through the side roads in the city,
over to the gorge where you ride along and look down into the rapids. Then
you coast down the hill at Queenston and the trail runs alongside the
calmer stretch of the river. One of these days I might be in good enough
shape to turn around and go back up the hill after 20 miles of pedalling,
but I don't see that happening in the near future.

It is also nice cycling upriver from the falls to Fort Erie. It is a little
tamer, but there always seems to be a head wind.



> > I am often tempted to stop at wineries along the way for some sampling,
> > but alcohol and physical exertion are not a good combination. My muscles
> > get sore. So I stick to water and juice.
>
> Ah, the advantages of *not* being on a bike. :-)

There are lots of bicycle wine tours going on in the nice weather. But it
is getting cold here now. I made the mistake of planing a walk along that
trail one day last winter. They don't clear the snow off it.

>
> --

hahabogus wrote:
>
>
> >
> > With the obligatory single strand of graduated pearls, unless of
> > course, you opt for a soliary diamond pendant.
> >
>
> And leave the I'm Canadian show me your beaver t-shirt at home.

I have never seen that one, just the "Be kind to nature. Kiss a beaver".
:-)

On Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:01:24 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

>hahabogus wrote:
>>
>>
>> >
>> > With the obligatory single strand of graduated pearls, unless of
>> > course, you opt for a soliary diamond pendant.
>> >
>>
>> And leave the I'm Canadian show me your beaver t-shirt at home.
>
>I have never seen that one, just the "Be kind to nature. Kiss a beaver".
>:-)

"Save a whale. Harpoon a fat chick"

Lou <------running

On Dec 6, 10:39 am, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 08:51:44a, meant to say...
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Dec 6, 9:25 am, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
> >> Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 06:57:17a, meant to say...
>
> >> > On Dec 6, 7:49 am, Dave Smith > wrote:
> >> >> wrote:
>
> >> >> > > > balsamic vinaigrette. I have some nice cheeses, La Tur and
> >> >> > > > Rochetta for apps. And dessert will come from the local gourmet
> >> >> > > > shop as I have no time to prepare one from scratch. My question
> >> >> > > > is, should I skip one or both of the cheeses because I'd really
> >> >> > > > like to include caviar with the first course (apps) with
> >> >> > > > champagne. Too rich?
>
> >> >> > > You were in my neighbourhood and didn't look me up? I am
> >> >> > > shattered.
>
> >> >> > Been around the corner for about the last 18 years...
>
> >> >> Are you on the RFC map?
>
> >> > Nope, but located in New Dundee, just outside of Kitchener.
>
> >> > Okay, so I'm convinced. One ripe cheese, probably La Tur, and the
> >> > caviar for apps. Will serve Konzelman Estates 2006 Old Cellar Door
> >> > Cuvee Brut. Then with the main a 2006 White Meritage (blend of Sauv
> >> > Blanc and Semillion) from Jackson Triggs, and a 2005 Lailey Vineyards
> >> > Late Harvest Vidal with dessert. Niagara had some really great
> >> > wines...
>
> >> > Thanks all,
>
> >> > A.
>
> >> I miss our trips to Niagara-on-the-Lake when we lived in NE Ohio. We
> >> always stayed at the Prince of Wales 4-5 days at least once a year, and
> >> always brought back as much wine as we could, along with other treats.
>
> >> Your dinner sounds wonderful!
>
> >> --
> >> Wayne Boatwright
>
> >> Date: Thursday, December 6th,2007
>
> >> *******************************************
> >> Countdown 'til Christmas
> >> 2wks 2dys 15hrs 45mins
> >> *******************************************
> >> You can't win 'em all. Hell, you can't
> >> even *fight* 'em all.
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>
> >> - Show quoted text -
>
> > Thank you. I hope it is just lovely. We all used to work together for
> > a long time, but I left in May and the others work in different places
> > now too so we don't see each other as often as we used to. That makes
> > this a special event and my personal kick off to the holidays. A bit
> > early, but we leave on a cruise next Sunday.
>
> All the more reason for a festive gettogether, and not a bit too early.
> The whole month of December seems to fill up with dinners and parties and
> such. This is sure to be a wonderful success.
>
> > The Prince of Wales is still quite a spot, but we rarely stay over
> > since we're so close.
>
> It was always our favorite spot to stay. We've always loved the quiet
> atmosphere of the hotel and that of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Such a charming
> town/village.
>
> > Off to the market!
>
> Happy shopping!
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright
>
> Date: December 6th,2007
>
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Just thought I'd post what I chose for dessert. Individual Lemon
Almond Meringues - three layers of almond meringue, filled
alertnatively with lemon butter cream and lemon curd, finished with a
white chocolate glaze and a drizzle of dark chocolate. They are
lovely.

Diamond solitaire, pearls are not my thing.

Lobsters are cooling, wine is chilling and table is set.

Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 12:51:19p, Dave Smith meant to say...

> When my wife and I were first married I used to take her to the Oban Inn
> for dinner at least once a month. It was quite reasonable back in the
> 70s, and I could afford it on my student budget, but prices seemed to be
> climbing up about 25 cents every month or two. That added up after a
> while. Luckily, we have an excellent restaurant in our town that has
> great food, a lovely setting, and is affordable.

I loved the Oban Inn. We stayed there a few times, and had quite a few
meals there, but that was years ago. Didn't it burn down some years ago?
Did they rebuild and restore it? It had a lot of charm.

> Some of the local winery restaurants are outrageous. The last time I
> went to one was about 5 years ago, at which time it was charging $14.95
> for a bowl of vegetable soup, and what the hell can you put in vegetable
> soup that would make it that expensive. It might be understandable if it
> was downtown in a big city and had high real estate costs, but this was
> on a farm in the country. That being said, one of my nephews is a chef
> in one of the winery restaurants. If he gets me comped I might go and
> try it out.

It's probably whatever the traffic will bear. It's true of so many places
these days.

> It is a beautiful ride. From where she drops me off to where we meet in
> Virgil is about 25 miles. I start off through the side roads in the
> city, over to the gorge where you ride along and look down into the
> rapids. Then you coast down the hill at Queenston and the trail runs
> alongside the calmer stretch of the river. One of these days I might be
> in good enough shape to turn around and go back up the hill after 20
> miles of pedalling, but I don't see that happening in the near future.

I've driven the Parkway so many times that I can visualize that.

> It is also nice cycling upriver from the falls to Fort Erie. It is a
> little tamer, but there always seems to be a head wind.

I've only been to Fort Erie a couple of times.

> There are lots of bicycle wine tours going on in the nice weather. But
> it is getting cold here now. I made the mistake of planing a walk along
> that trail one day last winter. They don't clear the snow off it.

Ow, that would be a cold and messy walk!

Cheers!

--
Wayne Boatwright

Date: Thursday, December(XII) 6th(VI),2007(MMVII)

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Oh pshaw, on Thu 06 Dec 2007 01:32:22p, meant to say...

> Just thought I'd post what I chose for dessert. Individual Lemon
> Almond Meringues - three layers of almond meringue, filled
> alertnatively with lemon butter cream and lemon curd, finished with a
> white chocolate glaze and a drizzle of dark chocolate. They are
> lovely.

They sound luscious!

> Diamond solitaire, pearls are not my thing.

Which begs the question, what is your thing? :-)

> Lobsters are cooling, wine is chilling and table is set.

Mouth watering!

--
Wayne Boatwright

Date: Thursday, December(XII) 6th(VI),2007(MMVII)

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wrote:
>

>
> Just thought I'd post what I chose for dessert. Individual Lemon
> Almond Meringues - three layers of almond meringue, filled
> alertnatively with lemon butter cream and lemon curd, finished with a
> white chocolate glaze and a drizzle of dark chocolate. They are
> lovely.
>
> Diamond solitaire, pearls are not my thing.
>
> Lobsters are cooling, wine is chilling and table is set.


I could there is time for dinner tonight?

Obviously too late to suggest this now, but my wife once made an
interesting dessert out of her head. She made several large almond
meringues and was thinking of something to use as a filling. Having used
all those egg whites, she had all the yolks leftover, so she made a
chocolate pot de creme to use as the filling. It was excellent.