Saturday, November 30, 2013

our 5th thanksgiving at the centenarian


This year marked our 5th Thanksgiving celebration here in Seattle at the Centenarian.  It was once again most excellent - see AJ's menu below.  As always, we missed our family and friends all over the US (and world!), but we celebrated with you in spirit with a raucous Seattle crowd!

 The day began with a trio of vegan cheeses and crackers, all homemade.  

AJ made a white sangria with big persimmon chunks in it!

First course, a spicy pumpkin soup with coconut panna cotta and Turkish pretzels.  Taste tested with two steel-aged Washington Chardonnays.

Adrienne prepares to carve the main course, Egglpant Wellington. Taste tested with two Pinot noirs, one from Cali one from OR.

Wild mushrooms over celarac-truffle mash.

The crew!

And then dessert - Indian Pudding and Cardemom ice cream.

And The Blondes made it over for dessert too!

Late night unwinding - conversation and bourbon into the wee hours.