DINNER 166: Thursday, June 15, 2006

DINNER 166: Thursday, June 15, 2006

I dragged myself through the workday today, and dragged myself home in the evening to wait for Wendy and Buster to get home. My original thought was that I’d watch some television, but I was feeling so tired that I took a nap on the…

DINNER 168: Saturday, June 17, 2006

DINNER 168: Saturday, June 17, 2006

This evening, we met up with Brian & Milan to dine together, something we’ve enjoyed doing with them for a year or more. We’ll meet and have a ‘grown-up dinner’ at a restaurant alternately chosen by each couple. Tonight was their choice of La Petit Pierre,…

DINNER 169: Sunday, June 18, 2006

DINNER 169: Sunday, June 18, 2006

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! What a fun day today was. My buddy, Chef Doug, asked me (last night!) to participate as his apprentice for an American Culinary Federation “One Man Mystery Basket” culinary competition he attempted today. Apparently, the competition was supposed to provide apprentices, but…

DINNER 170: Monday, June 19, 2006

DINNER 170: Monday, June 19, 2006

A dinner full of leftovers this evening… I cooked a couple cheeseburgers, some butternut squash ‘fries’, some fresh steamed asparagus, and some of the remaining soba noodle salad from my Garde Manger class. Everything was tasty, and it sure was easy and convenient on a…

DINNER 171: Tuesday, June 20, 2006

DINNER 171: Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Tonight was the monthly Wine Dinner at the IRON HORSE INN in Glendale. It was a really fun evening and the menu was good, too! Spanish Wine Dinner June 20, 2006 Special Guest: Alvin Feldman from Vintner Select First Course Maytag Blue Cheese Fritter, Peach Coulis,…