Monday, December 29, 2014

December 27, 2014 Dinner at Cynthia and Ricardo’s Baked Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna

December 27, 2014 Dinner at Cynthia and Ricardo’s   Baked Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna

Willy, Luke, Suzette and I took a bottle of Argyle champagne and a bottle of Acrobat Rosé of Pinot Noir (Jubilation $13.99), both from the Oregon’s Willamette Valley to Cynthia and Ricardo’s at around 1:00 today.

When we arrived there were appetizers in the kitchen of olives, an aged gouda and a stilton with water biscuits and artichoke hearts.  We toasted the holiday season by drinking glasses of Argyle Champagne while the lasagna was baking and Cynthia made a lovely salad.  Then we retired to dining room table for dinner of lasagna and salad and fresh warm Bosque Bakery baguette, which we drank with Acrobat Rosé and Cupcake Merlot.   The lasagna was made with a rich, cheesy alfredo sauce that was delicious.

We had a lovely conversation that essentially lasted 3 hours over appetizers, dinner and dessert of Christmas cookies and handmade local chocolates with ginger tea.

A more happy dinner could not have been had than the one we shared in their dining room drenched in late afternoon sun light.  

I liked both wines and actually was surprised by how good the champagne was.  Perhaps that is why they serve Argyle champagne at the White House.


Bon Appétit

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