We missed you at the party, so I thought the least I could do is give you the menu. Here's what we dined on in Durham during the snowstorm listening to drummer boy.
Cheesestraws:
Puff pastry, thawed, egg-washed, sprinkled with pepper and parmesan, cut in strips with a pizza cutter, twisted and baked for 15 minutes at 400.
Sesame Snap Peas:
Blanch peas in boiling water for 30 seconds, remove, run under cold water, pat dry, coat with toasted sesame oil and black sesame seeds.
Otsu:
For the recipe to this delicious Japenese Soba Noodle dish go here.
Curried Chicken Salad:
A Martha fave found here. Set bowl of salad on ice and serve with crackers.
Cheese selection (and pairing):
-Manchego with honeycomb
-Cheddar with pepper jelly
-Camembert with red pears
Crudite Platter:
Radishes halved lengthwise, cucumber spears, sliced fennel. Serve with a mixture of buttermilk, mayonnaise, fresh dill, onion, garlic powder and s&p.
Beverage:
Apple Cider and Sprite with cinnamon sticks.
*Combine all above with an array of chocolates and chocolates.
*All of the above can be made ahead of time the morning of.
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