A Tasting Party,

[Wilfrid]

Toby, what was that delicious buttery salty goo I was tasting just before I left, which reminded me of dulce de leche?

[SobaAddict70]

An entire week's regimen of Theraflu, endless bottled water, endless oranges and other assorted remedies wasn't enough to kick a relapsed cold that won't go away. (And its waning today, but still not gone.)

I thought that my absence (!) would benefit y'all than if I had shown up.

Oh well, better safe than sick, I always say.

I want pix, dammit.

SA

[Suvir Saran]

An entire week's regimen of Theraflu, endless bottled water, endless oranges and other assorted remedies wasn't enough to kick a relapsed cold that won't go away.  (And its waning today, but still not gone.)

I thought that my absence (!) would benefit y'all than if I had shown up.

Oh well, better safe than sick, I always say.

I want pix, dammit. 

SA

Get well soon.

[CathyL]

PICTURES! I hope people will post comments on whatever they contributed...thanks to Cabrales for the beautifully composed food shots.

Jordyn's blue cheeses on the round board; behind and to the left, Liza's American goat cheeses:

Wilfrid's cheddar assortment:

Alan's potato chip tasting:

Smoked fish (Maine salmon, bluefish, tuna loin, sable):

Shermar's greens, with imported tuna (from Stefany?) in the background:

Stefany's bounteous array of hams and baguettes, with Sandra's mustards:

Cabrales' macarons:

Nina's salamis & sausages:

Mark's salsas:

Toby's tartes Tatins:

eGulleteers doing their thing (from left - Mark, Sandra, Stefany, Suvir, Toby, Alan):

[Toby]

Toby, what was that delicious buttery salty goo I was tasting just before I left, which reminded me of dulce de leche?

Wilfrid, that was "caramel salt butter sauce" from Anne Willan's From My Chateau Kitchen. Maybe I'll start a thread about caramel sauces in a few days.

[Suvir Saran]

Yet again, I fall beneath the radar.

I brought a tasting of Vanilla Ice Creams and I swear I was there.

[Suvir Saran]

Wilfrid's cheddar assortment was wonderful. I kept smelling Cabrales as I tried savoring the taste of these Cheddars.

[Suvir Saran]

Mark's salsas were great. The green ones were best I thought. The Stupid Hot Salsa was HOT as H O T can be. And actually addictive. I only had 5 tastings of it... But could have actually had more. I was burning .... and yet wanted it... I guess it was the flame and I the moth:rolleyes:

[CathyL]

Yet again, I fall beneath the radar. 

I brought a tasting of Vanilla  Ice Creams and I swear I was there.    

See picture above. The fellow in the striped sweater claimed to be you, anyway.

When I get a chance to post the rest of the pictures, there will be no doubt that you were there.

[Suvir Saran]

Yet again, I fall beneath the radar.  

I brought a tasting of Vanilla  Ice Creams and I swear I was there.    

See picture above. The fellow in the striped sweater claimed to be you, anyway.

When I get a chance to post the rest of the pictures, there will be no doubt that you were there.

Mine was the only offering of food that was deemed unfit to photograph. Was it too American? Are we afraid of showing the tub of Breyers?

PS: I was only kidding. The photographs are great. Thanks for taking time to post them Cathy.

[Jinmyo]

Great photographs, Cathy. Thank you.

[tommy]

cabby, are everyones faces intentionally blurred out?

[Shermar]

It cannot be denied!!

A good time was certainly had by all!!

[CathyL]

Mine was the only offering of food that was deemed unfit to photograph.   Was it too American?  Are we afraid of showing the tub of Breyers?

I TOLD you to bring that jar of curry powder.

[Suvir Saran]

Mine was the only offering of food that was deemed unfit to photograph.   Was it too American?  Are we afraid of showing the tub of Breyers?

I TOLD you to bring that jar of curry powder.

Sorry.. I thought it more fashionable to offer you all a tasting or Curry Steak.

Guess I made a mistake.. For my Curried Steak certainly got no photographs.

[LaNiña]

Hey, where's that photo of me and Suvir making out?

[tommy]

Hey, where's that photo of me and Suvir making out?

he burned it?

[CathyL]

Hey, where's that photo of me and Suvir making out?

Jeez, you people are demanding.

Nina, I'll post it (and the other pix) when I get home. It's a very sweet picture of you two.

[Suvir Saran]

Hey, where's that photo of me and Suvir making out?

Is that what we call it these days?

[Suvir Saran]

Jeez, you people are demanding.   

Nina, I'll post it (and the other pix) when I get home.  It's a very sweet picture of you two. 

Only if you were as fast as you are sweet. Life would be a dream.

You are the best Cathy. Thanks for everything. You were very generous.

[Sandra Levine]

What a luxurious indulgence this was -- and fun, too. It should be noted that while the rest of us simply shopped, Toby actually demonstrated her skills, and impressive they are. Do not confuse her analysis with self-flagellation. These tartes tatins were all delicious, especially, for me, one of the pear tarts, but now I'm not sure which one.

I am also grateful to have been introduced to Hull cheddar, courtesy of Wilfred.

Reading through the thread, I realize that there were items I was not able to taste -- there was too much to eat. (And I was worried that we'd have order pizza!)

[CathyL]

Apologies for taking so long to post these. I was diverted by a visit from Shermar, who came to pick up a left-behind umbrella and kindly stayed for chit-chat, Rhone, and roasted cauliflower with mayo/tomato chutney for dipping. Never underestimate the power of eGullet.

Suvir & Nina

Suvir & Shermar

Suvir & Cathy

Maura (Toby's friend), Cathy, Toby, Stefany

Sandra & Alan Levine

Mark Stevens

Sandra, Suvir, Vincent (Shermar's beau), Shermar, Stefany

Wilfrid, Toby, Sandra

Nina, Jordyn, Stefany

Toby, Sandra

[southern girl]

Great photos...looks like y'all had a great time...Best of all...now I have some "familiar faces" to look for at Rhone on Friday !

[stefanyb]

In the Nina, Jordan, Stefany photo, behold the true eGullet uniform, black and blue.. It reflects Mark's subjective preference for how his steak should be prepared.

[Suvir Saran]

What a luxurious indulgence this was -- and fun, too.  It should be noted that while the rest of us simply shopped, Toby actually demonstrated her skills, and impressive they are.  Do not confuse her analysis with self-flagellation.  These tartes tatins were all delicious, especially, for me, one of the pear tarts, but now I'm not sure which one. 

I am also grateful to have been introduced to Hull cheddar, courtesy of Wilfred.

Reading through the thread, I realize that there were items I was not able to taste -- there was too much to eat.  (And I was worried that we'd have order pizza!)

I have to agree with you about everything. I loved each of the Tartes Tatins... I could have simply eaten those and been a happy man for the rest of my life.... I am greedy for such heavenly desserts..... What can I say.....And I also loved the Hull Cheddar... Thanks Wilfrid.

I was also mighty impressed by Shermars brilliant efforts in preparing the greens. What a great way of doing a vertical tasting. Thanks Shermar!

And many many many thanks to Cathy for opening her home to us all. She was the perfect of all hosts.... Ms. Stewart should call upon Cathy if they need a replacement. Cathy would be Martha 1.