Frank and I had another successful Christmas Eve dinner. We again prepared the "Feast of 7 Fishes", an Italian tradition. We started at 3PM and finished eating the last dish about 8 PM, We took a leisure approach with the preparation and consumption of one dish at a time.We also took a couple of short cuts to keep it simple and relaxed. In my understanding of the feast you have to use 7 different sea foods (not just swimming little fishes). We had a great fun time with good food. So here is the menu, in the order of preparation and consumption.
- Anchovies and Sardines on crostini (counts as two fishes)
- Clam Chowder (prepared by Fresh Market)
- Crab Meat Salad
- Sauteed shrimp served over spaghetti
- Seared Sea Bass served on a bed if wilted radicchio with Yukon Gold potatoes
- and finally, Seared Sea Scallops
We served smaller portions of each item so we could get through all 7 dishes. But even with our best effort, we never made it to the non-fish cheese course which we had planned for our dessert. After 5 hours of cooking and eating we were full, and tired. But it was worth it.
As Frank pointed out and I would agree: We will fix the "Feast of 7 Fishes" again, but neither of us are ready to attempt the alternate Italian Christmas Eve tradition, the "Feast of 13 Fishes"
That is all I'm Saying.
Happy New Year everyone.
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, and a Happy New Year.
Here is a set of pictures from our November 2011 journey to the L.A area. You have read the script (my blog) and now you can see the movie (OK, a set of 26 photographs). I hope you enjoy the album. Just click Mickey's Ferris Wheel to view.
