Holiday Entertaining - December 5, 2008
This menu was so much fun to create and was inspired by my visit to the French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley.  The holidays are a time to surround yourself with friends, family and FOOD!  The menu included: 

 

Cornets of Foie Gras Mousse and Crème Fraîche w/ Ground Pistachio

Heirloom Tomato Tart w/ Tapenade and Basil Vinaigrette

Porcini Mushroom Risotto w/ Parmesan Crisp and Grilled King Scallop

Intermezzo:  Lemon Sorbet w/ Champagne

Slow-braised Prime Beef Short Ribs, Potatoes Anna, Chanterelles, Barolo Glaze

Three Cheese Course w/ fig jam, gooseberries and dried cranberries

Double Chocolate Pistachio Brownies w/ Caramel Sauce, Caramel Pistachio Chocolate Crisps, Maple Cream