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AndrewD
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The Meal…

Hi pplater,

I chose my words carefully, although I only meant to mislead you a little. While it is a Shannon Bennett meal, Shannon will not actually be in our kitchen. It is more of a glorified Christmas hamper, which you pick up on the day. It comes with detailed instructions and requires a couple of hours of preparation at home. So I get to pretend I am an apprentice in the kitchens of Vue de monde for an evening. There are little test tubes full of various dressings and containers of Persian feta and Avruga caviar; I think you would love it.

On the menu is:

First Course

Chipolata wrapped in pancetta with rosemary and smoky babaganoush dip

Vue de monde house smoked salmon

Crystal Bay prawn cocktail

Main Course

Roast turkey breast (with sage and red onion stuffing) with ham croquettes and chicken jus, accompanied by kipfler potatoes, spinach and asparagus

Dessert

Ash Grove cheddar with charcoal crackers and onion pickle

Hot Christmas plum pudding with brandy sauce and vanilla bean ice-cream

Knowing you, I am sure you have something great on the menu as well.

Enjoy

Andrew

Ps. I should tell Art that when I purchased the Grange 20 odd years ago, it cost considerably less. Grange almost has its own index on the stock market and if I thought about the value now I might hesitate. Life is too short.