It was a delightful evening. The sun was shining. Flowers were in bloom. And, we had the restaurant just to the four of us. We enjoyed conversation and food over a nearly four-hour span of time. It was a truly memorable evening. I didn't want it to end.
Jennifer and Gretchen behind the pastry case as they scout out some tequila for the chef.
Here is Tucker preparing the Chorizo sausage appetizer. Since it was just the four of us. We moved back and forth between the kitchen and dining room. We got to visit with the chef while he worked.
Each of us had a plate of the sausage that looked like this. It was very good — perfectly seasoned.
This was the best part. Having the chef sit down with us. It was fun to visit with him while he prepared our food. More fun to have him sit down and enjoy it with us!
Since it was a Cinco de Mayo dinner, there was lots of lime and tequilla used in the preparation. Jenn assists Tucker by chopping some limes for the main course.
After enjoying our appetizer, it was back to the kitchen. Here, Tucker prepares the prawns while Jenn looks on.
If I was preparing the prawns, I would have probably served a plate that looked like the ones, above. Of course, if you're a real chef....
...you add lots of good stuff. Tucker added a lot of avocado and lime stuff (technical chef talk).
This is this is the end product. Guess that's what happens when you send your son off to chef school in Paris. He even learns to cook "Fancy Mexican!"
This pic washed out a bit, but you can see that everybody was having a good time. Gretchen and I have talked about this meal several times since Saturday night. The superb food was complemented with such an enjoyable time with Tucker and Jennifer. I wish my distant daughters could have joined us.
5 comments:
I was thinking the same thing. I wish I could have joined you too! Sounds like a great evening!
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I just had to look at the food again. UGGH! I'm sooo hungry (see comment on Hillary's Xanga), and it looks so delicious. I love avacado and lime. Maybe I could sample that some time!?
Adrienne, not to rub it in, but this was one of my Top 10 dinners of all time. We have to something like this with Hill and you.
My new favorite food: Shrimp with avocado puree. Of course not just any ones avocado ouree but Chef Tucker's.
Mmmm...avocadoo and lime. Let's have lots of that when I get home. I miss it!
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