Mood:
chris & i went to khana peena before chanda's bday dinner...we wanted a moment to relax before the long night...food was ok..our chicken tikka masala was yummier than theirs...then...the very stressful night began...good thing chris was there to keep me focused...
first i took lots of pics of the table setup...
that alone cost about $60...


& the menus i was so proud of...


i will simply show you the 5 course meal in pictures cuz i'm so lazy & i'm sup'd to be doing hw...
Summer Crab Cakes
with yellow bell peppers, scallions, and fresh thyme
topped with garden fresh cilantro mint pesto

Mixed Greens
organic lettuces, mandarin orange segments,
and toasted almonds tossed in orange blossom honey vinaigrette

Salmon Wellington
fresh Atlantic salmon, flakey puff pastry,
drizzled with lemon dill cream sauce
served with herbed mushroom rice
and tender asparagus

Artisan Cheese Platter

Pear Anise Creme Brulee
made with ripened sweet pears, anise liqueur
with a hint of vanilla and lemon

accompanied by
MacRostie 2002 Chardonnay
Sonoma, California



