Well, here we go again. For the Nth year (N=14?) we’re off on our annual winter odyssey to St. Louis and then to Wisconsin. The MOMSTER is packed (for the most part), we have the “contingency” kit (blankets, water, snacks, and wine) plus a load of wrapped presents to distribute while there. Right now the weather forecast is amenable but we’ll see. plans are to RON in Lexington, and then the rest of the way on wednesday...
We’ll get to see both FOJ’s, and other friends. We do have some plans for food, including luncheon, a dinner at Niche, and the annual Christmas eve dinner at FOJTE’s digs. After leaving STL, the dining options go a bit south in the north, but we’ll see. There’s always Butter Burgers…. The laptop and camera will of course accompany us, but once again connection to the sky is always up for grabs.
Of this and that…
I had a second visit to La Tabella lately, this time for lunch. It was with a good friend and we must have chatted for almost an hour before considering food. About same comment on food, pasta was voluminous and pretty good. Of course I did the usual “Yes, I would like to take it with me” and then in the post luncheon confusion I left the darn thing on the table.. ever done that?? Funny thing, last time I thought the service was slow, but this time the entrée arrived half way through the salad.. The hour was getting late for lunch so maybe the kitchen was in a hurry to get ready for dinner service. Still worthwhile to check out while they grow.
Last night MFO and I attended what was probably our last holiday event. It was a dinner at the (soon to be dark) JTDCC, put on for friends of Sotterley. The food was a home run. It marked the debut of a new Catering Service, called “Canard’s Catering” and if you know your French, you might guess it’s associated with Ducks. And you would be right. The Kelley’s of Brome Howard Inn have brought their catering talents to this new venture. It was a wonderful meal both in quality and presentation. Look for places to enjoy their productions…Check out this dessert! Meringue snowmen and drifts, chocolate trees filled with mint chip ice cream and the little one with a pastry cream…
Okay, time to go pack some more and get ready for the road. Next posting..??????
And if you’re wondering we will be taking sufficient clothes to
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