Christmas Eve. The best day of the year according to at least one of our daughters. Since 1990, always spent at “Uncle” Raymond’s; since 1991, always spent at “Uncle” Raymond & “Aunt” Jeanne’s. We decorate the Wacker tree and Raymond cooks.
» “Attitude adjustment”: “Professional” (en croissant)
» Soup: Lobster bisque
» Salad: Arugula with a sherry vinaigrette dressing
» Palate cleanser: Apple-lemon-Calvados sorbet (home-made)
» Wine: Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
» Entrée: Beef tenderloin with a flambéd cherry sauce
» Vegetable: Potatoes au gratin
» Dessert: Crêpes Suzette (a well-known “food on fire” dish!)
» Digestif: Anno Domini 2007. The finest American brandy, distilled by Germain-Robin in California, and comparing favorably to some of the finest cognacs…
Retired economics professor (“dismal scientist”). Married 40+ years to the love of my life; we have two grown daughters, both married, two granddaughters and a...