Several of you made comments on yesterday's post wondering if I had a celebratory meal to mark the beginning of my 84th year on this planet.
And I can tell you (Yorkshire Pudding) that it did not involve a quick run for a Big Mac.
As I told you (RedPat) it was exceptional.
And (LL) though it was tempting, I did NOT eat dessert first.
But let me not delay tempting your taste buds and making your mouths water a moment longer.
My birthday repast began with this salad of blanched snow peas, cucumbers and red mini-peppers.
As long time readers of this blog know, my wife Judy is not only an exceptional cook but an artist as well and I think she excels at her arranged salads.
The entree was one of our favorite meals - Chicken Picatta and Fettucini Alfredo topped with freshly grated Parmigianno Reggiano cheese from Italy, accompanied by toasted garlic bread.
Mmmmmm. I just recreated the flavors in my mind and I'm hungry again!
And then - - dessert.
Judy's legendary Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
And SPRINKLES!
The master chef in my house created all of this herself.
I was only allowed to grate the cheese, mix pre-prandial drinks and pour the wine.
We could have gone out to some fine (and expensive) restaurant or even to Mickey D's for a couple of Big Macs but why spend the money when I have one of the world's great cooks right here at home.
It was a highly rewarding (and filling) celebration of my special day.
