2009 Mechoui Print

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
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
New Guild Directors Nicole Valee and David
Skinner at the Méchoui (Photo by Maureen
Murphy)

Guild members and guests enjoying dinner at the  Méchoui
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
Guild volunteers, Directors Bills Ellis and Maureen Murphy and Registrar Cynthia Mar, at the Méchoui

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.
 

Last Updated ( Monday, 07 September 2009 )
 
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