A Feast at the Doge’s Country Estate, in Which He Entertains the French Ambassador
The First Course
(in Which We Amuse Ourselves by Serving French Country Foods)
Country Whole Grain Breads
Herbed Soft Cheeses
Syseros (Chick Pea Spread)
Olives and Pickled Mushrooms
Salat of Greens with Vinaigrette
Salat of Apples and Onions
Mushroom and Brie Tarts
Rich Soup of Salmon, Crab and Shrympes
The Second Course
(in Which We Show the French that Our Own Country Food is Superior)
Hand Made Pasta with Melted Cheeses
Roasted Root Vegetables with Balsamic and Honey Glaze
Cauli Verdi (Cabbage with Fennel and Apple)
Pollo in Padella (Small Birds Roasted with Garlic, Parsley and Bacon)(bacon-free version available)
Beef Tenderloin with Currants and Red Wine
The Dessert Course
(in Which we Find Common Ground)
Zabaglione (Sabayon by any other name…)
Torta Bianca (cheesecake)
Winter Fruits Stewed in Syrup
Buttery Wafers