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No write up—people were having to much fun. But we have some great pictures (keep reading)! For even more, visit Maureen Murphy’s picture site at http://picasaweb.google.com/mcmurphy888/2009Mechoui?feat=directlink. Sylvain de Margerie tending to the lamb at the Méchoui (Photo by Maureen Murphy)
| New Guild Directors Nicole Valee and David Skinner at the Méchoui (Photo by Maureen Murphy)
| Guild members and guests enjoying dinner at the Méchoui (Photo by Maureen Murphy)
| Guild volunteers, Directors Bills Ellis and Maureen Murphy and Registrar Cynthia Mar, at the Méchoui
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Menu and Wines Reception: Colio Estate Lily Sparkling, $14.85, 509083 Appetizers: Lamb Hors d’Oeuvres; Tomato Saint Albert, Cumin-Coriander Mushrooms with:
- Rosewood Estates Riesling, 2006, $17.95, 112698
- Leira Albariño, 2007, $18.95, 115816
- Flat Rock Pinot Noir (V), $19.95, 1545
- Wildass Rosé, 2007, $19.95, 71712
- Rosehall Run Pinot Noir, $18.95, 125047
Main: Spit-Roasted Lamb with Cumin-Lemon Zest and Mint-Rose Petal condiments and three summer bounty salads (baby tatters, flesh beans, and greenery) with secret dressings and:
- Daniel Lenko Unoaked Chardonnay, 2006, $19.95, 91173
- Le Grand Penchant, $15.05, 61267
- Hewitson Miss Harry, 2006, $19.95, 107870
Cheese: A most delicious selection of ewe’s milk cheeses completed the lamb theme, served with Peggy’s famous focaccia and Colio Late Harvest Vidal VQA, $9.95, 375 ml, 470369 Dessert: Berries galore with fresh cream and maple sweets.
You can find the recipes at the Slow Food Web site: http://www.slowfoodottawa.com/Recipes.html. |