Runs with knives!
I’ve started reading THE NASTY BITS by Anthony Bourdain. I particularly enjoy reading his writing not only because he’s got a great take on food-related subjects and a conversational tone, but because his writing has progressed tremendously since his obnoxious, over-testosteroned memoir called KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL. I’ve…
We joined Dave & Robin at the Old Spaghetti Factory this evening for a quiet dinner. Wendy & I had been out most of the nights this week, and were anxious for some downtime. Dinner and conversation was just what the doctor ordered! I had…
Tonight, Wendy & I attended the suprise anniversary party for Bess Arlene and Ossie who are celebrating 25 years of marriage. Their children hosted a lovely party at a clubhouse very near our home, so it was easy to get there and back (a nice change!). They were suitably surprised to see everyone — Bess couldn’t stop smiling the whole night!
The lovebirds were recently back from an anniversary trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and were full of stories (and probably some lobster, too!) from their trip.
Dinner was cheese & crackers, chips & salsa, shish-kabobs, salad, and a very nice cake for dessert.
Wendy & I had an evening free, so we spent the morning running some errands (we had to stop at Wendy’s hospital to take care of Jake, a dog suffering from a spider bite, then to Jungle Jim’s for groceries, then lunch at the Red…
I took a vacation day from the office today to wait for our air conditioner repairman to tune-up our air conditioner which is, like every other air conditioner in hot Cincinnati, struggling with the heat. He also removed the broken motor from our whole-house fan…
This evening, a large group of us (Ted, Angel, Cindy, Denise, Mike, Greg, Parnell, Raven, Heather, Brian, Milan, Mike, Nicki, Wendy, and me) went to the third-Tuesday Wine Dinner at the Iron Horse Inn. Wendy & I have been attending this monthly event as often is we can (which is most months — thank heavens for a consistently scheduled event!) for the last 3.5 years or so. It’s great food and great wine at a great price, and we always have a blast with our friends.
The Iron Horse Restaurant
Treats from the Cellar Dinner
July 18, 2006
First Course
Seared Scallop, Savory Dried Fruit Rice Pudding
2004 Solo Rosa, California
Second Course
Macadamia Crusted Halibut, Demitasse Salad with Mache, Watercress, Green Grapes, Ricotta Salatta, Roasted Garlic Oil, Basil Oil
2002 Fiano Di Avellino, Collio Di Lapio, Italy
Third Course
Lamb Spring Rolls, Plum Sauce
1999 Shardana, Sardinia
Fourth Course
Grilled New York Strip topped with Gorgonzola Cheese, Purple Peruvian Potato Salad, Caramelized Onion Gravy
2003 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Dessert
Mexican Mocchachino
2002 Tandem Peleton, California
Wendy & I went out with a bunch of our friends — Ted, Holly, Rose, Keith, Kristy, Chuck, Robin, and Dave — to paint pottery this evening. We met at Crackpots Pottery at 6:45, but Wendy & I went first to Taco Casa for their…