a night well spent

So, despite the last minute crazies, things went really well.

This meal was largely inspired by the amazing dinner str8ontilmornin and serenity_valley hosted last weekend. One of the most amazing culinary nights of my life, I must say. And while good food is good, I think great food inspires. Originally, I was just going to make Beef Wellington, because it is a favorite of both John and Jeff B. Then I thought it would be fun to make the brioche bread pudding again. And then, after last weekend's dinner, I decided I wanted to go nuts and have some crazy ass cooking fun.

( Le Menu )

Anyhow. It was a really fun night. Judy and John brought a gorgeous bouquet of orange flowers (since orange is my favorite color) and Ellie and Jeff supplied a really nice red wine. Everything went remarkably smooth. And everyone seemed to really enjoy it, which made me very happy!