What’s Red and White but Never Blue? |
To mark this time of year when the temperature plummets into the seventies and night frost sparkles on our rooftops, we gathered at Pat Hull’s place for the first Shoestring of the new year, devoted to the hearty foods of winter. As we gathered, we sampled Joice and Chuck Braden’s crackers to slice off chunks of Mexican spiced Velveeta, accompanied by three crisp white wines.
As we sat down to dine, we ladled out Nedra and Glenn Case’s hot and sour soup, with Finnish sourdough bread on the side. Jane Khatiblou served Persian winter salad, with its abundance of varied greens. It was now time for entrees. From Ursula Gore, potatoless beef and vegetable stew, followed by host Pat Hull’s farfalle alfredo with crab, artichoke, and creamcheese. Linda and Gerry Brazelton dished up green beans amandine with pine nuts, accompanied by a pear and raisin compote. A smooth red California wine graced the course.