No, you are not imagining it - a 1985 La Tache and a 1955 Grand Cru Corton!
That's how I want to ring in my 50s - by celebrating all year long! Another amazing dinner Chez Patty this time prepared by the birthday girl herself. She spent no less than three days reducing veal stock to make the foundation for the best Beouf Bourguignon I've ever had - even in Burgundy! Patty followed the traditional Julia Child recipe but if you don't have three days to reduce your veal stock, then here's a link to a recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon I made last year. And if this spectacular meal weren't enough, Patty broke out some wine that would make most grown men cry... it certainly brought tears to my eyes. Bon Appetit!
boeuf bourgignon
chopped parsley ready to garnish
flat bread, raisin nut, and baguette
Wally toasting the birthday girl and evening's chef
the star of the evening, boeuf bourguignon with toasted baguette
Birthday girl Patty pouring the sauternes
1976 Rieussec Grand Cru Sauternes
Tarte Tatin with gorgeous raspberries, home made vanilla ice cream
Some very happy campers! A votre sante! Cheers!
tchin, alors!
Posted by: penglobe | Wednesday, 20 September 2006 at 01:35 PM
Be right over!
Posted by: Abby | Wednesday, 20 September 2006 at 02:26 PM
Happy birthday to Patty - what a marvellous way to celebrate a birthday! I hope my own 50th (in many years time) is just as joyous and filled with sumptuous food!
Posted by: Ellie | Wednesday, 20 September 2006 at 02:51 PM
i'm not over 40 yet, I can't start thinking about 50...
Posted by: sam | Wednesday, 20 September 2006 at 04:21 PM
looks a super event - and above average wine too ;-)
Posted by: bill nanson | Wednesday, 27 September 2006 at 03:25 PM