Tuesday, December 02, 2008
The Blessings of Plenty
The White House, Office of the First Lady, Menu for the Dinner in Honor of the Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy (Nov. 14, 2008):
Fruitwood-smoked Quail with Quince Gastrique
Quinoa Risotto
Landmark Chardonnay “Damaris Reserve” 2006
Thyme-roasted Rack of Lamb
Tomato, Fennel and Eggplant Fondue
Chanterelle Jus
Shafer Cabernet “Hillside Select” 2003
Lolla Rosa, Red Oak and Endive
Cider Vinaigrette
Baked Vermont Brie with Walnut Crostini
Pear Torte
Huckleberry Sauce
Chandon Étoile Rosé
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George Eliot, quoted by Peter Ackroyd, Dickens (1990), p. 648:
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Quinoa Risotto
Landmark Chardonnay “Damaris Reserve” 2006
Thyme-roasted Rack of Lamb
Tomato, Fennel and Eggplant Fondue
Chanterelle Jus
Shafer Cabernet “Hillside Select” 2003
Lolla Rosa, Red Oak and Endive
Cider Vinaigrette
Baked Vermont Brie with Walnut Crostini
Pear Torte
Huckleberry Sauce
Chandon Étoile Rosé
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George Eliot, quoted by Peter Ackroyd, Dickens (1990), p. 648:
How can we sufficiently pity the needy unless we know fully the blessings of plenty?
