Thanksgiving 2007: Menu and Wines

The last dish finally washed, I decided to put up just the menu for those who like lists.

Thanksgiving 2007 Chez Corkdork

Kumomoto Oysters w/Hog Wash
Oyster Shooters with Lime, Pomegranate seeds, diakon, Kefir Lime leaf
Cheese galore
Tasty Taquitos for the kids
Crab salad w/cucumbers

Tarlant Brut Prestige Champagne
- Delicious as ever. Split a case with my brother.

27 lb. Willy Bird w/Celery, Apple, Sage Stuffing
Gewertztraminer Gravy

14 lb. Home Smoked Turkey
Cornbread dressing

Creamed Onions
Mashed Potatoes w/Chives
Green Beans w/Shallots
Spinach Souflée
John Cope's Corn, creamed
Raw Cranberry Orange Relish
Cranberry Tangerine Chutney
Wild Rice w/shitake Mushrooms
Fruit Salad

Chateau Corton Grancey, Grand Cru Corton 1996 - killer
Scherrer Pinot Noir 2003 (Magnum) Russian River - terrific
King Estate Signature Pinot 2005 Oregon - nice!
St. Clement Merlot 1999 (Magnum) - opulent
La C hablisienne Chablis 2005 - Nicely tart and flavorful

Pumpkin Cheesecake
Apple & Dried Cherry Pie
Apple Crumb Gallettes
Homemade Ice Creams - Chocolate Chili, Coconut Mango, Granny Smith Sorbet w/Pear Liqueur, Vanilla Caramel Chocolate

Croft Vintage Port 1963 - Unbelievably fresh and perfect. Best Port I've ever had.
Sulé Casulo Passito 2002 - Italian honeyed muscat style white dessert wine - nice!