Menu: September 25th 2010

Amuse

Roasted Squash Soup w
Smoked Pear, Pumpernickel &
Shaved Fennel

Fig and Anchovy Tart w
Cornmeal Crust, Arugula &
Pickled Roman Cauliflower

Saffron Linguini w
Roasted Mussels, Clams &
Brussels Sprouts

Palate Cleanser

Crispy Pork Belly w Walnut
& Turnip Puree, Caramelized Spinach &
Pickled Chilies

Duck Sausage w
Red Wine Risotto, Braised Chard &
Baked Muscat Grapes

Roasted Pumpkin Salad w
Pomegranates, Parsley &
Goat Cheese

Chestnut Cake w
Poached Plums, Cheddar Crumble &
Chai Tea Ice Cream

Coffee and Cookies

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

I have tried to shy away from frying things. It isn’t the health concerns that I fear. It isn’t the danger of oil fires either. It’s simply that when you fry even the smallest thing in your home it makes your place smell like McDonalds for days afterwards.

That being said, as an American I can only go so long before the siren song of ultra crispy crust and moist and juicy meat gets me dusting off our fryer or heavy bottomed pan and filling it with liters of oil.