Dinner at our Home in McLean, Virginia, USA (December 7, 2023). Chef: Annette Schiller. Inspiration: Paul Bocuse. Sommelier: Christian Schiller. Occasion: Birthday of Fuad Issa

 

Dinner at our home in McLean, Virginia, USA (December 7, 2023)

 

 

Chef: Annette Schiller

 

Inspiration: Paul Bocuse

 

Sommelier: Christian Schiller

 

The nine of us had nine bottles of wine, of which 3 bottles were provided by guests.

 

 

Occasion: Fuad Issa's Birthday

 

Fuad, Maureen, Stephanie, Brian, Graydon, Cindy, Doug, Annette, Christian

 

Apperitif:

Fried Plantains with Guacamole

 

Picture: Paul Rieflé of Domaine Rieflé-Landmann, Alsace, with Robyn Bancroft and Annette Schiller. See: Cellar Tour and Tasting at Domaine Rieflé-Landmann in Pfaffenheim, Alsace, with Paul Rieflé - Germany-South and Alsace 2018 Tour by ombiasy WineTours

 

First:

Taboulé with Seafood

Picture: Christian Schiller and Tim Strasser at Weingut Tim Strasser/ Rothes Weingut in Meissen. See: Tasting at Weingut Tim Strasser/ Rothes Gut in Meissen, Sachsen, with Tim Strasser - Germany-East Tour 2016 by ombiasy WineTours

 

Main:

Coq au Vin

 

 

Picture: Tour and Tasting at Château Ormez de Pez, Appellation Saint-Estèphe - Bordeaux Tour 2018 by ombiasy WineTours, France

 

Cheese:

Variety of Cheeses

 

 

Desert:

Cranberry-Walnut Crumble 

 

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German Christmas Cookies 

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