OK,
the shy ones,
here is my version of a good vegetarian dinner:
MikeW brought
muskrats
to our kitchen along with pressure cooker.
We used an old recipe by MikeW' mother and Dorchester County Cookbook which belonged to MikeW's GRANDMOTHER!
I felt like I went back to the days of my youth when my mother cooked the rabbit. I expected less and got more.
Very pleasant surprise.
Less adventurous in food were not forgotten and got the
lamb chops, scottadito style.
The pairing wines:
1964 Renato Ratti Barolo
High neck ulage - something unusual for the 42 years old wine. The bottom of the cork was disintegrating, but the wine was A OK, brick orange peel color, plenty of refreshing acidity and no unusual smells.
Vibrant fruit, leather, porcini mushroom and was quite delightful wine.
2 more bottles left.
2000 Chateau Pavie Decesse
After having 2001 Pavie, I was mentally prepared for the worst and was pleasantly surprised.
Not a big hairy monster at all. I haven't found "wow" and "Holy Toledo", despite the fact that this wine good pairing with muskrats.
I'd probably buy it again @ $110 but not a penny more.