May The Stars Light Your Way
Wine Dinner at the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College. Hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt. Menu prepared by Chef de Residence, Jean-Robert de Cavel. Wines hosted by Laura Landoll, Advanced Sommelier,…
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“Every great advance in natural knowledge has involved the absolute rejection of authority.” – Thomas H. Huxley
After being offline for a long time, our Gallery is finally back online. Of course, since it was offline, it wasn’t being updated. Now that it’s back online, I will shortly dump into it a bunch of new pictures that have been stacking up (including…
In November, 2009, the Happy Mouth Supper Club met at Bootsy’s for dinner. It was Ron’s month to select. It was great to be with everyone, but honestly, Bootsy’s fell flat in the service area. Food, from the newly-changed menu, was good (not great). Portion…
Welcoming Wine Trends, Inc.
Featuring Mary Horn and Ian Pascoe
Hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt
Smoked Trout, Horseradish, Grapefruit, and Beets
Zardetto Prosecco, NV
Clams, Cucumber, Celery, and Mango
Kris Pinto Grigio, 2008
Poached Salmon, Coconut, Basmati Rice, Orange, and Broccoli
Vitiano Bianco, 2008
Roasted Pheasant Breast, Cranberry, Fennel, and Steel Cut Oats
Vitiano Rosso, 2007
Slow Cooked Ribeye of Beef, Polenta, Proscuitto, Rapini & Porcini Mushrooms
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre, 2005 & Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne, 2005
Quince Drumstick
Vietti Moscato d’Asti Cascinetta, 2008
During our trip to Las Vegas in November, 2009, Wendy & I split off from the group (Ron, Dave, Ted, Tracy, Julie, and Terry) to dine at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in The Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace Hotel & Casino. Everyone had decided to see…