Seaton Pick Up Party

It is always a pleasure to cook for Buzz and Sally Seaton and their wonderful family at their house off West Dry Creek Road. The merlot, zins, and red blend they were releasing were as tasty as ever, with a 2014 Harvest Fair ‘Best of Class’ in the bunch. This year we tried to put a new and interesting spin on the hors d’oeuvre we served using classic holiday ingredients.
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One of the most beautiful kitchen views around. Looking northwesterly up Dry Creek Valley.
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Turkey and Pinquito Bean Chili with Bellwether Creme Fraiche and Fried Herbs
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American Prosciutto and Salami Filled Buttermilk Biscuits with Huckleberry Mostarda and Curly Cress
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Butter Lettuce Cups with Rare Black Pepper Beef, Horseradish Cream and Fried Shallots
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Ginger Spiked Kuri Squash Soup with Dry Jack Bread Crumbs and Chives
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BBQ Shrimp Taco with Scarlet Radish, Daikon Radish Sprouts and Cotija Cheese