I've pretty much decided what's on the menu for Sunday. Since I'm
doing everything from scratch by myself (and hoping that the farmer's
Market in Irvine cooperates Saturday morning), it's a fairly modest
menu for 11 people (plus two gummers and one toddler, who won't be
plated, erm, served at table).

I'm sticking my neck out and attempting the recipe our own dear Ranee
posted yesterday for homemade croissants. I thought this sounded like
fun and I can do them a day ahead and let them proof in the
refrigerator overnight. Since I have gone on record as admitting to
being a mediocre baker at best, I will either be raining curses or
blessings on her head on Sunday

Maddingly, I went to 2 major markets today and couldn't find cooked,
crushed carrots for the carrot cake, which I plan on making tomorrow.
Anyone have an idea for that? My initial thought is to cook a batch of
carrots and puree them. I'll make one more stab at the market(s)
tomorrow, as I'll be going by both Gelson's and Pavillions.

The menu:

mini Brie popovers
smoked salmon barquettes

Honeybaked ham
croissants
deviled eggs
Scalloped Potatoes with 4 Cheeses
Roasted Asparagus Bundles
Panzanella
sauteed pineapple rings with cinnamon

carrot cake

That's all, folks!

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd

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