Arrived back home in Savannah at 0500 this morning. 8 days of feeding the pallets of 12-14 crew and racer chasers (I include myself very loosely in the latter category). Another great time with the crew of this yacht racing program called “DARING”. It is a joy to cook for this group of sailors and sailor lovers and cousins of sailor lovers and questionably sailor cousin lovers….nuf said. The owner, John and his wife Katrina, along with their captain Jim run a top of the line program and I feel blessed to be included in it. It was nice to skip away from the sweltering heat of Savannah to go to the rainy, foggy, chilly conditions of Block Island, RI for this years Storm Trysail Club Block Island Race Week XXIII sponsored by Rolex….Okay, I’m lying the weather was dismal, but the living was HOT! Below are a few images from the week. I wish I had gotten one of the entire crew before they left. The team finished in the top third of their class and took home two pieces of hardware. For all my foodie following people, I included a small dinner journal…I can’t remember what I made for every meal. This will have to do. Until next time Daring…stay on second.
Daring...being daring at the starting line
The Daring crew's home on Block Island...as always top shelf.
"The Driver" enjoying the 10 minutes of sun that week
My home all week...The IKEA kitchen with a sweet Thermador range...a place where Carl repeatedly practiced bad kitchen etiquette and "close walked" behind me when I was using a dull knife
Looking into the kitchen
Looking out from the kitchen (sorry sailors, this is a food blog afterall...I gave you that first picture)
In the middle of setting a simple table...only seated 10 usually 2 had to sit in the "Galley Cafe"
The apricots were perfect...sweet with a bit of tooth. I stuffed them with blue cheese and broiled them for a minute. Topped with a toasted walnut. A great simple appetizer.
Tom Armstrong...arriving back at the house seconds in front of the Peloton each day
The Peloton...DAVID and...
PAM
The crew that was left on the last night...out at the Yellow Kittens Tavern
Me, Craig from Avalanche and the creepy ceramic elephant man overall regatta winner trophy....Excuse me race committee guy...can I exchange this for a Rolex?
The final sunset on the last day of the Regatta....a perfect ending.
For the foodies…this is the dinner menu from the week. I don’t even remember the breakfasts, lunches and apps. With just under 350 individual meals and apps. served by me alone, I couldn’t get too adventurous. I just tried to keep it fresh, flavorful and simple.
Saturday June 20, 2009
Sea Scallops sauteed and served with a salad of local micro greens and a Bing Cherry Salsa.
Dessert: Southern Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Sunday June 21, 2009
Watermelon Wedge Salad, Spicy Chipotle Jalapeno Cornbread, Timothy’s Kentucky Chicken Chili
Dessert: Triple Chocolate Cupcakes with Old Fashioned Butter Cream Frosting
Monday June 22, 2009
Mashed Potatoes with pan roasted garlic, Asparagus spears sprinkled with Fleur de Sel, Roasted Tenderloin of Pork with a Balsamic Blackberry Sauce
Dessert: Just from the oven Chewy Ginger Cookies
Tuesday June 23, 2009
Cornbread Panzanella Salad, Raw Corn and Radish Salad, Lemon Rosemary Organic Roasting Hens
Dessert: Lemon Blueberry Pies
Wednesday June 24, 2009
Organic Salad of Roasted Beets, goat cheese, candied pecans and mixed greens with a light lemon vinaigrette, Fresh Wild Caught Lobster Mac and Cheese
Dessert: Boca Negra (flourless rich chocolate cake) with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Thursday June 25, 2009
Tortilla Soup, Chipotle Spiced Fresh Shrimp and Flank Steak Soft Taco Bar
Dessert: Tres Leches Cake
Friday June 26, 2009
Fresh Peach and Feta Salad, Homemade Pizzas: Pesto and Shrimp, Chicken Sausage and Prosciutto, Margherita
Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thank you again Daring crew for your sense of humor: John, Katrina, Jim, Pam, Tom, Dave, David, Martha, Gonzo, Preston, Carl, Josh, Zoe, Jill and Virgina
Peace
