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menus

Goodbye 2009

I’m a big fan of New Year’s Eve. I’m a fan of the little push it provides to review the last 12 months and plan all the new things to do in the next year. I’ve been super lucky in 2009 – I made new friends, visited some great spots, cooked new, fun dishes and

Peace Before Thanksgiving

My girlfriend Lise snapped this photo of the hubby, the dog and me last weekend. Every time I peek at it, I remember that walk along Singing Beach in Manchester, MA. Remnants of a hurricane had created rocky seas and the mist in the air was otherworldly and peaceful. Really. The hubby grabbed my hand

Thanksgiving Dinner Menu & Recipes

Thanksgiving is next week and I’m frantic finalizing my menu, shopping lists and plan of attack. Twenty people will converge on Chez Maggie, with many staying over night, so there’s no time for silliness; each night this week has a set purpose and task.
As for my dinner table, it will be piled high with big

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Menus

I love planning both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus. I get excited reading cookbooks, researching ingredients and wines, typing everything up. Here are some introductory drafts to my menus for the big night and big day. Open to any and all feedback!
Christmas Eve

Champagne
Ice Cold Black Cherry Vodka
Oysters on the Half-Shell with Mignonette
Brandy-Poached Shrimp with