We celebrated our friends’ joint 50th birthdays tonight with a special Asian dinner menu and everything turned out fabulously, if I do say so myself! the place settings you see above are from Pier 1, and the Asian symbol for longevity was perfect for a birthday bash.

Here’s the menu – call me if you need details on any dish!

Pork and Shrimp Potstickers
with Teriyaki Dipping Sauce Laurent Perrier Champagne

Mixed Greens with Ginger Dressing, Radishes, and Toasted Almonds Miso-Soy Glazed Black Cod

with Edamame, Mango, Pepper and Onion Relish

(this is just the relish, which was really good…)Christian, Barossa, South Australia, Chenin Blanc, 2005

[At this point I was too busy playing hostess to photo the food,

but trust me, it was tasty!]

Korean Barbecued Beef Tenderloin
Thai Basil Rice
Stir Fried Sugar Snap Peas and Bok Choy

Sidney, Dry Creek Valley, Zinfandel, 2004

Dueling Birthday Tarts
Peach with Rosemary
Bittersweet Chocolate

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