I officially have entered the "9's". My birthday day was a blast! For weeks I have been anticipating my trip to bordeaux, france. It was magnificient. Amusement-corn souffle, and it tasted like corn from heaven, served at exactly the time of perfection for picking in minnesota.
This was the start of my Tour de France, hosted by meritage restaurant in downtown st. paul, The chef and wait staff treated us so well, the evening was truly a gift. being with family and surrounded by great food, wine, and much loving was truly a celebration. And we all felt as if we were celebrating in france! I hope you can savor and imagine my evening in Bordeaux (of course we toasted to Julia and Meryl) and to ME!
first course
Warm Oysters
Belgian Endive and Sautern Sabayon
second course
Petite Beef Filet en Bordelaise
bone marrow, potato gratin, mushrooms & summer vegetables
third course
Red Wine Poached Pear
Vanilla Ice Cream & Crème Chantilly
After our time in Bordeaux, we went off to NE Minneapolis and one of its oldest institutions-Nye's Polonaise restaurant and piano bar. oh there was a party for a bride to be, it was the bartender's birthday and there were three birthday women --- we all bonded by the end of the evening. i sang at the piano for the first time ever que sera sera ---- channeling doris day i did not, but had a great time. there were some really really good singing...And great fun as Listened to all the different styles and toasting of the birthdays.
Well Done...
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