Monday, June 11, 2007

Joyce's Birthday Class

What better way to celebrate your birthday than surrounded by friends in a Quality Street cooking class?

Ryan accompanied Bobby to help with the preparation, and to control the crowds if they stormed the stage!


The first dish was a simple and elegant presentation of roasted vegetables served with cheese.



The crew really enjoyed this, as well as having some of Chef Bobby's herb infused dipping oil with French baguette.


Then it was off to the butternut squash. This was sliced, seasoned and also roasted for a very healthy and flavorful dish.

Fresh fruit was also sliced to go into a fruit topping.
Tomatoes were roasted as part of the preparation.


And during one of the lulls, the Birthday Girl mingles with her guests...

...and opens up her survival cane!

The squash is done, and gets plated and served with the fruit salsa over top. This is nicely garnished with a single frond from the pineapple.



The last one served gets a special topper, the crown of the pineapple!

This looks almost too good to actually eat, but eventually Jennifer puts a fork into it.
And then the main course is served, seared rockfish with a honey mustard sauce. This was both flavorful and also a healthy entree.
While waiting for dessert to make it to the table, there is a little bit of fresh fruit provided to cleanse the pallet.
And then the crew joins in with a boisterous round of Happy Birthday!
Joyce slips in a quick wish.
This is a beautiful medley of ice cream topped with cherries, along with heated melon.

What a great evening shared with friends and family. Happy Birthday Joyce, this was a night to remember!




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