Tolkien in General

Philipa · Post by **Philipa** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 4:49 pm

Riv Res wrote:
Philipa wrote:And what pray-tell is 'a meal based discussion group'?
I am hoping that Bruce is talking about meals/recipes/discussions inspired by Middle-earth.

Bring it on!

Varda · Post by **Varda** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:29 pm

bruce~ the menu sounds wonderful, only thing I would *tweek* is the wine list...to something more dry...

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bruce rerek · Post by **bruce rerek** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:37 pm

Varda,

How about a Ridge, Paso Robles or Camus, Cabernet? Yes, drink them, drink, tasty they are!

elizabeth · Post by **elizabeth** » Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:54 pm

bruce rerek wrote:Varda,

How about a Ridge, Paso Robles or Camus, Cabernet? Yes, drink them, drink, tasty they are!

Bruce, do they have Merlot in ME, or a nice Chardonay like wine?

Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 1:30 am

Bruse and all, I am going to invite all of you to a small intimate affair where I dwell in Rivendell. We will dine in the Hall of Fire...after dinner tales and lore supplied by master Bilbo Baggins. Autumn has come to the Valley of the Bruinen and we will celebrate its bounty.

Menu:

We will start with steamed Butter Clams from the Bay of Belfalas in herbed olive oil wine sauce.

Wine: Sauvignon Blanc

Bruinen Valley Lentil Soup.

Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon

Pork Tenderloin with Raisons and Hazelnuts from the Shire.

Russet Potatoes (Sam's favorites) with Roasted Garlic and Basil.

Wine: Dry Riesling

Bartlett Pear Strudel with Buckleberry Cream.

Wine: Bag End Loganberry Liqueur.

Bring your appetite and imagination.

Varda · Post by **Varda** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:06 am

Riv Res~ I certainly hope you are providing 'accomodations' , as I wouldn't want to deal w/ orcs or such on my way home after such a feast!!

Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:10 am

Varda wrote:Riv Res~ I certainly hope you are providing 'accomodations' , as I wouldn't want to deal w/ orcs or such on my way home after such a feast!!

Oh yes! Remember Rivendell is the Last Homely Home with accomodations for all.

Merry · Post by **Merry** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 2:29 am

So does Buckleberry Cream come from the Buckleberry Ferry Dairy?

Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:07 pm

Merry wrote:So does Buckleberry Cream come from the Buckleberry Ferry Dairy?

Yes it does!!

bruce rerek · Post by **bruce rerek** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 3:46 pm

I most certainly accept. Perhaps I shall bring a Oban Single Malt to make the after dinner singing of tales a tad easier.

Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:42 pm

bruce rerek wrote:I most certainly accept. Perhaps I shall bring a Oban Single Malt to make the after dinner singing of tales a tad easier.

I guarantee that if you do that Bruce...we shall sing the night away!!

bruce rerek · Post by **bruce rerek** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:30 pm

Is there any other way?

Philipa · Post by **Philipa** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:50 pm

Do we have to wear that foofy hat with horns? But then again, after drinking that much wine and changing to malt it won't make a difference.

Riv Res · Post by **Riv Res** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:01 pm

Indeed! *hic*...what hat?

Iolanthe · Post by **Iolanthe** » Fri Sep 30, 2005 3:40 pm

When I arrive I shall most certainly be wearing that foofy hat with the horns and singing very loudly, even before the wine. Then after eating my way through Riv's menu I shall be sleeping in a comfy corner dreaming about towers, wizards and enormous waves.