Upcoming Whisky Dinner

Awhile back I was writing about a whisky dinner I was asked to pair Johnnie Walker whiskies with. Sounded like a great challenge for me and so, in a couple weeks I am cooking for 12 winners of the auction from Seattle Works. Here is a peek at the menu.

Friday August 8th
Johnnie Walker Whisky Pairing Dinner
For Seattle Works Auction Winners

Cocktail and Appetizer Starter
Johnnie Walker Red Label Cocktail
Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto
Roasted Pears in Vanilla with Hazelnuts on Phyllo

Smoked Salmon 2 Ways
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Seared Fillet of Salmon Garnished with Smoked Salt
Smoked Salmon over Baby Greens

Sky and Turf
Johnnie Walker Green Label
Seared Duck Breast with Mushroom Risotto
Pistachio Crusted Lamb with tender carrots and celeriac puree

Dessert
Johnnie Walker Gold Label
Molten Chocolate Cake
Caramel Bite

Cheese Course
Johnnie Walker Blue
2 soft cheeses, a blue and a goat cheese
2 harder cheeses, Mimolette and Manchego
with water crackers, bread, honey and mostarda

Eat and Drink in the Northwest Book 2

Sometimes I wish there were three of me. I have a lot of blogging to catch up on including the Oregon Wine Country Trip and New Orleans Part 3, but at this moment I am trying to keep my head above water while I work with Marcus on book 2. It's been several days of recipe testing and wine pairing. Of course some recipes will have to be improved on or thrown out completely and then sometimes I get lucky and I have a great recipe on the first try. This Friday I am catering for a Red Cross Fundraiser and all of the proceeds from Eat and Drink in the Northwest book 1 will go to the Red Cross. Also, I finally got the call letting me know that the winner of the whiskey and food pairing dinner (which I am cooking for) that was auctioned off back in October for Seattle Works is hoping for a date in July. Recipes I am excited about for the next book:

Northwest Oyster Po' Boy
Grilled Flat Bread with Goat Cheese and Pepadew Peppers
Northwest Fruit Salad