Basil, Strawberries and Chocolate...and Week 6

These three ingredients have formed a bit of a theme over the past weeks of good food and good company - and good wine I might add. I will be posting a list of the wines we've partaken of - shortly. I also have a mind to photograph the labels but my flash-less camera makes that more of a challenge.

Last week was the first 2-meal week. I kept the menu the same and that worked well. I was able to tweak things a little for the second meal on Friday afternoon. On Friday I used larger tomatoes (ably stuffed by one of my guests) and served them in with the pasta to be eaten along with the pasta - broiled tomato and chevre goodness. The Asparagus (or is the Asparagii) went over well. And I must (be the millionth person to) recommend Romano cheese shredded coarsely on almost any pasta dish.

I have also had recent offers to help with dishes. I guess I'll count those as tips:)

Next up is a birthday supper. I think I'll make a cheese cake infused with goat cheese and topped with fresh cherries. The rest of the menu will follow before Friday.