Memorial Kitchen

[Jmahl]

As another worthwhile project of the Del Rio Council for the Arts, on Sunday, March 8th, the Committee for the Philip A. Mahl Memorial Kitchen prepared and served a Country French Dinner for six at the home of the high bidder at a fund raising event for the purpose of raising funds for the equipping of the memorial kitchen.

Although we are in early March, this is South Texas and the weather was perfect. The dinner was served on the terrace under the trellis.

Upon the guests arriving, Kir Royals were served. The host provided some excellent champagne.

First course, three-meat county tureen with leeks

Soup -- shrimp bisque

Main course

Beef Bourguignon

French string beans

Pommes de terre dauphinoises (too busy for photos)

Cheese course

Walserstolz (cow) Austrian hard cheese

Valdeon (goat) Spanish blue veined cheese

Brin Coupe (cow) French semi-soft cheese, with walnuts and grapes

Dessert

Chocolete tart – Bete Noir (earlier image)

With whipped cream and balsamic vinigar reduction

Coffee

Cognac

Meal accompanied with sparkling water, wine, home baked country bread and herbed butter.

The Philip Mahl Memorial Kitchen, through the culinary arts, will enrich the quality of life of the citizens of Del Rio and its surrounding areas.

The Philip Mahl Memorial Kitchen will:

· Integrate culinary arts and the local cultural

· Develop programs to increase the understanding and enjoyment of preparing and eating high-quality, nutritional food

· Teach culinary skills and wine appreciation at all levels

· Increase community cooperation and intergenerational interaction

· Provide affordable culinary art education

HISTORY

The Philip Mahl Memorial Kitchen will serve as an ongoing tribute to the memory of Philip A. Mahl, who died at the age of 26 in an automobile accident. It is a memorial to his career, uncompromising determination, and his skills in the culinary arts.

[Kerry Beal]

What a wonderful tribute to your son.

[insomniac]

What a wonderful tribute to your son.

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Can't say more than that....long may the Philip A. Mahl Memorial Kitchen prosper...

[Dana]

What a beautiful way to honor your son's life and accomplishments.

[K8memphis]

This is most beautiful

Turning a stunning loss

Into a blessing for others.

It is beyond creative as well as

Overflowing with purpose and promise.

Wow.

[CKatCook]

Stunning!

What a wonderful memorial!