December 26, 2011

MENU FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 26, 2011


Cats are funny. Our cat, Julia Child, has very specific ideas on all matters.  But they change, so that keeps us on our toes.  As a young cat, she adored an occasional chicken liver.  Then, that became passé for about 10 years.  


Now, she has reconnected with them. She is again, most specific on fish.  Cod, flounder, sole are fine. Salmon - non! And for the last few years she’d go bonkers for shrimp.  She’s enjoy a piece of lobster now and again, but it was the shrimp that set her in motion. 


That was last week. This weekend we offered her some fresh crab meat.  She inhaled it. We were delighted she was happy.  And for Christmas we gave her not one, but two shrimp.  She ate it. Slowly.  After glaring at us. Just to let us know that in the future she prefers the crab. This week…. An oh yes, her highness refused to have anything to do with the furry toy rat that Santa brought her.  There is just no pleasing some cats…

Mon.  AM Crabmeat Omelets

Mon. PM            Roasted Prime Rib revisited
           Mashed Potatoes
Oven Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
                           Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet

Tues. AM Pasta with Clam Sauce CCI

Tues PM         Cornish Game Hens en Cocotte revisited
Herbed Spaetzle
Tossed Salad with Pear
                         Noble Pig Pinot Gris 2008 

Weds. AM Chinese Wonton and Noodle Soup BBON

Weds PM Lidia’s Pan Roasted Spareribs FW 10/9 103
Yukon Gold Potatoes Sautéed in Garlic IHC
Tossed Salad
                       Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Shiraz 

Thurs PM     Roasted Lamb Breast Provencal ECWJ P 
                     Patricia Wells Provencal Penne with 
                     Fennel, Onion, Orange and Parmesan  AHIP
Tossed Salad
                     Rosemount Shiraz Cabernet

Fri. AM       Jacques Pepin’s Garbure
French Bread

Fri. PM Salmon Glazed with Soy and Ginger 
                     Served over Udon Noodles with a
Nest of Fresh Spinach FW 2003 166
Tossed Salad with Ginger Dressing
                     Rosemount Chardonnay 

Sat. AM       Waffles with Blueberries
                     Home cured bacon 

Sat PM Shrimp Pancakes FSW
Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Green Beans with Cranberries
                    Noble Pig Pinot Gris 2009

Sun. PM     Princess Alexandra Kropotkin’s 
                   Braised Duck Moscow
                   Pasta
                   Peas


                   Due to unavailable lobster, this was changed to 
                   braised duck, will be updated with next menu

                           Penfold Shiraz