Oh.... My.....What a WONDERFUL night out......
Had great company (Michele a friend I meet at cooking school) , great food, and a nice movie.
I knew who Julia Child was but didn't realize the impact that she had on Bringing French Cuisine to American Women.
We went to a local theater and had a great night with our dinner being inspired by Julia Child.
We had a Champagne reception before with 3 french inspired appetizers.
Something Duck pate' related
Something Trout related
and these fried Rice Pilaf balls.............All were yummy..............It might have helped that I had my glass refilled 3x's.
Then we got into the Theater and a nice Chilled Leek and Potato Soup with a Creme Fraiche Crouton on the top was waiting for us. Also a nice semi sweet white wine was paired with it.
Second course was a mixed field green lettuce salad with Chardonnay poached apples and Crumbled Blue cheese and green apple vinaigrette.
Third was a Roasted Breast of Chicken, pear onions, bacon and mushrooms. A creamy potato puree and Tomato Provencal. That was paired with a dry Red wine.
Last but the best was a House made chocolate mousse, chocolate "tulip"with seasonal berries.
Everything was a perfect proportion and timed oh, so, right.
Such an enjoyable evening out with a great friend.
