Sunday, May 1, 2011

Carolyna's birthday

Well back in Australia for a short time and what a birthday we had for Carolyna in April.

Lisa (food editor for Gourmet Traveller) and her Dad (Alan and apprentice) put together an Italian birthday banquet dinner at our home in Sydney with some special friends. What a lovely birthday Carolyna had!

Here are some pics of the evening.....


Primi di proscuitto e fig


The happy gathering, Andrea, Alan and Lisa (Alan's daughter)

Guests mingling before dinner for apperitivi and spritz!

Geoff, Denise and Carlos



Secondi - Panzotti with ricotta and spinach with a walnut dressing.


Denise Carlos and Andrea.


Dad and daughter Lisa.


Slow braised beef ribs in wine, rosemary and anchovies served with a wet polenta.


Moheb, birthday girl and Nada.


Will the birthday girl blow all the candles out?
A beautiful lemon curd, mascarpone and meringue roll with strawberries!!

Alan, Carolyna and Lisa


All of our friends at dinner

Baci a tutti

Carolyna e Alan

1 comment:

  1. That looks really marvelous. I see that you and your family have learned a lot in Italy food-wise.. But I know that you eat everywhere only the best, you are "Gourmets de premier classe". I wish you all the best and a happy birthday. love Hans

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