Tuesday, December 26, 2006

New York, New York

In-laws.

Christmas Eve Italian dinner. 7 fish from the 7 seas and 7 courses. 21 people. 7 hours to eat and then relive the year, the lives and the family history. Ages 6 to 75. The wife's family.

I'm of Welsh/German extraction. No AKC here. Go figure.

Very full. still.

3 comments:

seejanemom said...

Oh...that sounds like HEAVEN. Absolute Heaven.

DETAILED MENU???.....Recipes????????

mRed said...

"
DETAILED MENU???.....Recipes????????"

Will do my best to comply, but it will take some time. Shopping for the father-in-law's birthday today!

mRed said...

Christmas Eve Menu 2006
(the basics)

4:00 PM Cocktails

5:00 PM Shrimp Platter (1)
Veggies, Pretzels & Dip
Mixed Nuts & Candies
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6:00 PM Antipasto
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6:30 PM Manicotti for the “Kids”
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7:00 PM Mussels Marinara (2)
8:00 PM Seafood Salad (3)
8:00 PM Red Snapper (4)
9:00 PM Alaskan King Crab Legs (5)
9:00 PM Stuffed Squid in Marinara Sauce (6)
10:00 PM Bouillabaisse with Linguine and Marinara Sauce (7) Lobster
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10:30 PM Miniature Pastries
Cookies
Espresso & Regular Coffee (or Tea)
Cordials