Can’t believe we didn’t get any pictures… but, come to think of it, isn’t that better? We were all just in the moment, chatting and enjoying each other’s company, rather than trying to document it for later. Anyway, we had friends over last night, and Victor made a feast, and served in courses! Here’s the menu:

• Cheese plate (of course)
• Amuse bouche: potato soup with a float of olive oil and a sprinkle of fennel fronds
• Perfectly poached egg (from LoveBird Aviary!) atop wilted baby beet greens and mushrooms
• Nocce pasta (courtesy of Storico Fresco) with a butter onion herb sauce; succulent roasted carrots and onions courtesy of our guests Colleen and Peter
• Salad of endive, radicchio, sorrel & spinach with carrots, fennel and edible flowers, with just a drizzle of olio nuovo from Villa Della Genga (Umbria – procured on our last trip there) and Strippaggio balsamico
• Mexican chocolate tofu pudding

And many bottles of wine… shared with friends Wriston & Tony, Colleen & Peter, and Christine. A very serendipitous gathering prompted by the early spring weather, as we dined on the patio so our friend Tony could stay for longer than 10 minutes. Cat allergies. It was so beautiful and we had the perfect weather for it! Before waking up to the lovely rain and a foggy head! Worth it. Totally!