Rochonne and I wanted to showcase a favorite place on our culinary map for Thanksgiving 2012:
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THANKSGIVING IN SOUTHERN LOUISIANA
THE CAMERON AND ROCHONNE SIMMONS FAMILY
CAMERON – ROCHONNE – ALEXANDRA – FRANCESCA – CHANDLER
MS. SHYRL HAYMAN
THANKSGIVING DINNER CELEBRATION
THE SIMMONS FAMILY RESIDENCE
GILBERT, ARIZONA
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
First Course
Basil-infused Chilled Pineapple Tea, Bourbon on the Side
Birds’ Nest with Caviar and Sour Cream
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
Louisiana Mini Crab Cakes
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Riesling
Columbia Valley 2010
Second Course
Cajun Crab Corn Chowder
Shrimp-Cucumber- Sweet Onion Salad with Buttermilk Vinaigrette
K-Paul’s Southern Biscuits
Saint-Reine Brut Blanc de Blanc
France Champagne NV
Main Course
Dry-Brined Free Range Cajun Spiced Fresh Hen Turkey
Hickory Smoked Spiral Ham
Four Potato Gratin
Candied Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Uncured Bacon Cornbread Dressing
Herbed Sausage Sourdough Dressing
Macaroni and Three Cheeses
Mixed Greens with Smoked Turkey
Smashed Russet Potatoes
Smoked Turkey Butt Gravy
Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce Cointreau
Louisiana Hot Sauces
Main Course Wines and Beverages
DeLoach Vineyards
Heritage Reserve Chardonnay
California 2009
Chateau St. Jean
Pinot Noir
California 2010
Martinelli Sparkling Apple Juice
Fiji Water
Perrier Sparkling Water
Desserts and Fruit Plate
Old-Fashioned Bourbon Caramel Peach Pie
Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Praline Glaze
Red Velvet Cake
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Fresh Whipped Cream
Fresh Apple, Pear, and Blue Cheese Plate
Dessert Wine
Chateau Bellingard
Monbazillac
