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andysteven
October 16, 2012
though not a regular blogger but certainly have to say It is the most delicious appetizer I have EVER come across, how much time does it take to make Porchetta, since I had my first porchetta sandwich in at Continental Treat Fine Bistro once and I have always wanted to try to recreate it.
http://www.ctfinebistro.com/
http://www.ctfinebistro.com/
BLaird66
June 17, 2012
After my recent panic ridden days of cleaning, behind on prep, overambitious, omg they're here diner party for my partner's 12 work peeps, I've learned a lesson. Check Food52 first! For inspiration, simplicity, and a dose of reality. Thanks! Great menu! More Blog posts like this please!
deanna1001
June 16, 2012
Gorgeous! All of it. I especially love the butter - nice touch.
Amanda H.
June 17, 2012
I actually meant to do butter-dipped radishes like these -- http://www.food52.com/blog/3223_buttercovered_radishes_vs_chocolatecovered_strawberries -- next time (before radish season is over)!
mbj913
June 15, 2012
amanda-i love the virgo comment. i'm right there with you, stickies inluded.
Aliwaks
June 16, 2012
Someone should write am cooking by star sign book, I was thinking a Gemini dinner party might end with same menu but the process would be so different ... "1 week out.. I'm wondering if o can get my hands on ortolans, maybe I should make souffles, or I bet I can figure out some fabulous molecular gastronomy stuff... Spheres of olive oil suspended over
Tiny tomatoes... Peeled tomatoes stuffed with
Goat cheeses...goat cheese I make myself, Week1 day 2...Rustic I'm thinking rustic I'll go to
Farmers market and see what I can find, I could make pasta,......
Tiny tomatoes... Peeled tomatoes stuffed with
Goat cheeses...goat cheese I make myself, Week1 day 2...Rustic I'm thinking rustic I'll go to
Farmers market and see what I can find, I could make pasta,......
jenniebgood
June 15, 2012
Amanda - I love that you are as "normal" as the rest of us, experiencing (mild?) panic over menus and staying up late, late nights before your dinner parties! It makes me feel better knowing that it's not just me that does this! I know whenever I'm a guest I never notice the things a host would- I'm usually just so happy that I'm not the one cooking and busy eating! I'm sure your guests were honored to be invited to your fantastic meal/party.
fitsxarts
June 15, 2012
Amanda, where are your old fashioned glasses from (not the wine glasses, but the other short ones)? I've admired them over several photo shoots...
Katie
June 14, 2012
Everything looked beautiful and sounds amazing! I want to try the basil ice cream; I'm sure it's heavenly.
blanka.n
June 14, 2012
Amanda - I'm sure I missed the email inviting me but next time. I loved the idea of the pork roast - it's inexpensive and you almost can't mess it up. You're menu, table setting, flowers - all so lovely.
I could have brought the flowers from Union Square - but next time!
Blanka
I could have brought the flowers from Union Square - but next time!
Blanka
SKK
June 14, 2012
I know you meant to invite me, and somehow I missed it! Next time, Amanda! Great, great article. I thought I was the only one who committed to entertaining and wanted to include everyone and then wakes up in the middle of the night saying "WHAT was I thinking?"
AntoniaJames
June 14, 2012
P.S. You are so right about prepared foods. Reminds me of a conversation here when my two sons returned from living together in an apartment in Buenos Aires last summer. When asked about meals, the older one (the artist) said, "I just go take a look in the fridge and the pantry, and whatever's on the counter, and see what goes well with what, and then put something together. It was great." The younger son (the economist) said, "I just go to the three best shops within easy walking distance, look at what goes well with what, buy three or four boxes of really well prepared food, and then put something together. It was great." From all accounts, especially given that they were living in a fabulous neighborhood in one of the great food cities in the world, they were both right. ;o)
AntoniaJames
June 14, 2012
Love the intarsiata table. And the sticky note trick is not just for Virgos. I couldn't live without them generally, and that organizing principle in particular. And don't be so hard on yourself about the menu mistake. Your advisers didn't catch it either. Not to mention that it probably made the ice cream and macerated strawberries that much more glorious. ;o)
vivanat
June 14, 2012
I am so excited to try this methodology after we move in a month. From what winery is the sparkling Gruner? This sounds like something I need to pre-test before such a party!
aargersi
June 14, 2012
Love this - it's comforting to know that even Virgo and Foodie as you are, there can be (minor!) missteps. Someday you will have to join us here for the barely contained mayhem that is our form of dinner party - it will make you feel like The Master Of The Universe!!!
Shalini
June 14, 2012
Thank you for sharing your dinner party number 2! What a great strategy to have your daughter help with the hors d'oeuvres. Basil ice cream is a delicious choice, especially with the lemon verbena strawberries. As for homemade butter...gotta try it!
fiveandspice
June 14, 2012
Urg is right! I've made the every dish is acidic mistake before and was slightly mortified (I wasn't cooking for any chefs, however - thankfully!). Life goes on though, and I'm sure everyone had a wonderful time. It looks like a gorgeous party! And Aliwaks is right, you set the most beautiful tables. The flowers are stunning.
Midge
June 14, 2012
So fun reading about your dinner parties Amanda. I'm glad I'm not the only one who wakes up in the middle of the night stressing about these kind of things.
ATG117
June 14, 2012
As great as always. This is one of my favorite series on Feed52. Can you share with us more about how you decide upon your menu?
drbabs
June 13, 2012
Wonderful, thank you for sharing so much. Especially your mistakes, which we all make and I'm sure we're delicious anyway. Hope you got to have some fun.
EmilyC
June 13, 2012
Love this series and your blow-by-blow account of your prep, anxiety, and successes. (It's amazing how entertaining can be such an adrenaline rush!) And I couldn't agree more about pork shoulder being a dinner party stand-by...we just made the same porchetta for a small gathering; it's perfect.
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