CHEZ CHLOE

DVSAS annual dinner - Italiano

A fundraiser dinner for the DVSAS (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services) purchased by Odie and Trina. As magical a place as the San Juan Islands can be we still have a need for DVSAS and we are greatful to have their services.

Last year Springtime in Paris at Chez Chloe. One year fast forward. Fête Italiano chez moi. We once again shared a memorable evening with Odie, Trina and 10 friends. This year we dined in Olga with the impeccable service of Jen, Loren and Anita and me barking in the kitchen. And we were treated with a few trumpet tunes from Willie Thomas (my dad) The menu came from two of the River Cafe books I have listed in favorites- (Blue one and Green).....

First spring cooking class

I've had the opportunity to teach two classes in my home this month. The first being with a lovely group of women who originally wanted to lunch at Chez Chloe. I ran into Lise outside the cafe and after confessing it was just too much stress, tried to compensate with a lunch and demo Chez moi. It was a morning and afternoon of laughter, stories, good food and a little education to boot. The kind of day for which one feels guilt because it's so much fun in the middle of the week. It was mostly a demonstration with some interactive work and a lovely sit down lunch at the end.
We kept to traditional recipes and to my delight brought Lise into the "I think I like escargot circle". We followed the Escargot Bourgogne with French Onion Soup and a light salad picked from the early greens in my greenhouse. We finished with a fresh ginger and chocolate torte recipe from the River Cafe Book Green.
Here's recipes for the above mentioned........