Had some friends over last night, pan roasted prime rib eye steaks (FYI, they usually have prime beef at Costco if you ask the butcher) finished with a little clarified butter, sautéed mushrooms and a potato and cheddar gratin with some diced jalapeno. Mixed berry tart for desert.

Friend brought over the 2004 Clos Apalta (nice wine, good match with the steaks, needs way more time) and the 2005 Casa Lapostolle Cab Cuvee Alex. (ok for the price, a little to much sugar for me).

Baby back ribs and asparagus on the grill last night. '06 Cline "Ancient Vines" Zin...

Oops. Forgot about Saturday night -

2 1/2 inch thick prime rib eye on the grill with sauteed mushrooms and rice. '04 Rockledge Vineyards "The Rocks" Cabernet and '01 Clos Les Lunelles...

Last night:

Duck Breasts
Brown Rice
Salad

Meatloaf
Mashed Cauliflower
Fresh Mozzarella

Last night -

Lamb shanks with oranges and olives (recipe courtesy Mario Batali), served with polenta. '04 Core Elevation Sensation. Very nice....

Steamed whole lobster
String Beans
Carolina Rice

burgers and grilled veggies. Whenever I use the grill now, I grill the veggies.