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61. 

    Teresa, here is the menu for tonight's dinner. It is a Distiller's Dinner celebrating Kentucky's bourbon heritage.

    Appetizers

    Frankfort Figs - Fresh sweet figs kissed with a quenelle of Buffalo Trace-infused chèvre and dollop of honey
    Wheatley Wonderful Potatoes - Spicy Buffalo Trace chicken atop petite fingerling potatoes
    Taylor Tender Puffs - blueberries and Buffalo Trace mousse in a delicate pâte à choux pastry

    First Course
    Kentucky Greens - Petite greens of arugula, dandelion, frisée, oak leaf, radicchio, and sorrel; tossed with bourbon-infused raisins, red-ripe tomatoes from a local farmer’s market, and slivered almonds; dressed with Buffalo Trace raspberry vinaigrette

    Second Course
    Colonel Blanton Pasta – Manicotti filled with bourbon-soaked sun-dried tomatoes; and ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses; baked and presented with light Buffalo Trace marinara sauce

    Third Course
    Elmer T. Lee’s Game – Golden-roasted Cornish game hen sharing the plate with trio of roasted fall root vegetables (fragrant parsnips, caramelized carrots, and sweet potatoes) with a Buffalo Trace glaze

    Fourth Course
    Single Barrel Pear- Bourbon poached pear drizzled with Buffalo Trace vanilla sauce topped with bourbon-praline pecans

    Are you drooling yet?

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

62. 

    Morning again everyone, checking in while I can @ work. So glad to hear that Hopper is doing fine and having fun running loose in part of the house....give him scritches for me.

    Posted 3 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

63. 

    Scritches for Hopper! Big coffee for Debra!

    Posted 3 years ago by miu #

64. 

    KYKAT: I'm coming through the cat hole! Don't you try to stop me!!!

    Posted 3 years ago by miu #

65. 

    Miu, I will meet you there !! :)

    Posted 3 years ago by cricketsmama #

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    CM: It's a deal!

    Posted 3 years ago by miu #

67. 

    I had to check lottery numbers - no millions for me tonight, not even any smaller sums! *sniff sniff* :'(

    Posted 3 years ago by miu #

68. 

    I have recipes for most of the menu items. If there is something that is really making you drool, I can post them.

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

69. 

    Kykat: Are you implying we are not welcome??? :(

    Posted 3 years ago by miu #

70. 

    I am saying that you might want recipes in ADDITION to sliding through the cat hole. I have made cute little recipe books for all the guests.

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    Yes, please! I suspect the ingredients are too exotic for me to actually make them but I love virtual munching.

    At least Frankfort Figs, Elmer T. Lee’s Game and Single Barrel Pear, please!

    Posted 3 years ago by miu #

72. 

    I don't have the fig recipe as it was still a work in progress when I was making the booklets, but here is the pear recipe... Start with dessert first right? Ypu can use any Bourbon Whiskey for these recipes. All Recipes were developed by Chef John Mangelos of the Barnwood Restaurant in Rippon California

    BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON POACHED PEARS

    6 medium-sized pears with stems
    2 cups water
    2 cups Buffalo Trace Bourbon
    1 cup sugar
    1 vanilla bean
    5 cinnamon sticks
    2 tsp. lemon zest

    Peel pears, leaving stems attached. Trim bases so pears will stand upright. Core seeds from pears. Soak pears in cold water with some lemon juice while preparing poaching liquid.

    In a large, deep stainless pot, combine bourbon, 2 cups of water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean and lemon zest. Cook over high heat until mixture boils. Add pears, reduce heat to low. Cover and continue cooking until pears are tender. Remove from syrup with slotted spoon and refrigerate to chill.

    BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON VANILLA SAUCE
    Yields 1 ½ quarts because of evaporation

    2 cups fine granulated sugar
    1 cup powdered sugar
    1 cup water
    2 cups heavy cream
    1 vanilla bean (cut and scrape the bean)
    1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
    1/2 cup sweet butter
    1/2 cup Buffalo Trace Bourbon

    In a tall-walled, thick-bottomed pot, mix the powdered and granulated sugars and water on low heat, until they dissolve. Increase the heat and boil, uncovered, until the sugar caramelizes. Do not exceed 220-222 degrees, stirring occasionally. Gradually add the cream, butter, vanilla extract and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean. Simmer until all is smooth. Add the bourbon and simmer until bourbon is well blended.

    BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON PECAN PRALINES

    1/2 cup light brown sugar
    1/2 cup light corn syrup
    1 small can evaporated milk
    1 ½ cup pecans
    1/3 stick of butter
    1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
    1/2 tsp. Buffalo Trace Bourbon

    Cook brown sugar, corn syrup and evaporated milk over medium heat in medium saucepan. When the candy thermometer reaches 210 degrees, add pecans. Continue cooking until temperature reaches 235 degrees. Remove pan from heat and add butter, vanilla extract and bourbon. Cool to 150 degrees, stir until firm enough to form a soft ball and place on wax paper to cool.

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON GAME HEN MARINADE by Chef Mangelos

    1/4 cup olive oil
    1/2 cup water
    1/2 cup Buffalo Trace Bourbon
    1/2 cup orange juice
    1 tsp. ground black pepper
    1 tsp. cinnamon
    1 tsp. garlic salt
    4 tbsp. of molasses
    6 Cornish game hens, boned
    6 firm apples

    Combine marinade ingredients: water, bourbon, orange juice, cinnamon, molasses, garlic salt, black pepper and olive oil in a 12 x 10 x 4 pan. Place the Cornish game hens in a pan with marinade and refrigerate over night. Remove Cornish game hens from marinade, place a cored apple in the cavity of each hen.

    In a 375 degree oven, roast until golden and internal temperature is 140-145 degrees

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    You just read my mind KYKAT! I was gonna ask for this recipe...thanks very much!

    Posted 3 years ago by linda #

75. 

    I can't wait until tonight to taste it all!

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    Kykat shared your recipes with a couple that I know will love them.

    Posted 3 years ago by AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew #

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    Seriously KYKAT? the recipes are from Ripon? Ripon is the next town over from me. In fact,one of the roads I have relocated some of the raccoons here have been down the back road to Ripon.

    I've never heard of the Chef,the Restaurant,or of Buffalo Trace Bourbon. I really need to get out more.

    Posted 3 years ago by feral #

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    Chef Mangelos is a good friend to my non-profit organization. He has catered several olympic games, does celebrity parties, writes cook-books and comes out here every year to help the children in my community with this fundraiser.

    http://www.barnwoodrestaurant.com/

    Every year he laments that I am not out in Cali with him to be his assistant. My husband is afraid that one day he will put his offer in writing and we will be off to Ripon!

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    Susie, I will let Chef know that if the raccoons have invaded the restaurant that they have had help!

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    I'm checking in briefly--my cold is in full swing and I feel crummy. I'm going to miss the fundraiser tonight that daughter and I made the wall-hanging for. Hubby and kits are taking great care of me so I am not complaining. :)

    KYKat, your menu for your fundraiser tonight is amazing! I hope your non-profit makes big bucks tonight. Is it just dinner or will there be an auction?

    Hi, Susie, Deb, Linda and Miu!

    Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

81. 

    Okay we are back! Max smells wonderful had a nice bath and brush session. Plus he has two new girlfriends. heheheh Rachel and Chariot the new groomers at Petco. Hehehhehe They fell for my little lynx/bobcatty boys ears! hhheheheh don't we all! He was a very good baby with Chariot who groomed him! So the long 2 months didn't let him pick up bad bath manners hehehee. Also got 24 of the fancy feast cans for 12 bucks not bad!

    He smell good looks good and is happy as a bu in a rug heheheh! Plus it isa good way to socialize him so all round I am a happy meowma!

    Posted 3 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

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    KW, dinner and auction! We have three paintings that were specifically painted for this event, plus jewelry, lots of bourbon related items and two hand painted ornaments that I am drooling over!

    Posted 3 years ago by KYKAT 12 23 #

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    It really helps to have sponsors and supporters who can afford to bid. I fear that my daughter's non-profit will not do very well tonight. Many people of good will, but mostly modest means will be there. It will still be a chance to strengthen the relationship between the non-profit and its friends. :)

    Good luck tonight. I hope you get one of the ornaments! :D

    Posted 3 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #

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