As I mentioned in an earlier blog, I was auctioned off to charity this spring at the annual Domestic Violence Services charity auction. It was a very tense moment for me as I was really wondering just who would place the highest bid. It ended up being our Global Spectrum Marketing Director for XFINITY Arena, Tammi Bryant Olson. Who, by the way, just happens to be married to my boss! As a birthday gift to her mother in law, Tammi gave the Chef’s Dinner to Mrs. Olson. It was so much fun! I must admit that I was a little nervous however once I settled in everything flowed.
We started with an Amuse Bouche - Lemon Scented Mushrooms in a Crisp Gyoza Cup. We then went on to everyone’s favorite soup - Moroccan Butternut Squash with Chopped Chives and Crème Fraiche. Next the Salad - Grilled Spring Asparagus and Fennel Salad with a Raspberry Vinaigrette.
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| Grilled Spring Asparagus and Fennel Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette |
For the Entrée- Saffron Seafood Paella with Jumbo Shrimp, Dungeness Crab, Petite Calamari, Grilled Andouille Sausage and Grilled Chicken Drumettes in a Saffron Citrus Sauce Topped with Grilled Ahi Tuna.
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| Saffron Seafood Paella |
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| Saffron Seafood Paella Plated |
Last but not least for dessert- Dessert Trio of Mini Chocolate terrine, Blueberry Tartlet and Strawberry Tartlet on Crème Englaise with Toasted Coconut Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce.
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| Beautiful Dessert Plates |
All of this paired with some really wonderful wines that also flowed course after course after course. All in all everyone had a really great time and we all enjoyed the company as much as the food and the wine. I hope to be able to repeat this fantastic dinner in the future as it is for such a great cause.
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