Invitation to Gastricolium I - Saturday 29th, 2007

Gastricolium I

7pm Saturday 29th, 2007
Cesar's house.

Menu:

The Gastrinaut was inspired by tropical flavors from the caribbean and asia minor. Emphasis in fat and sweet reinforces the connection of these cultures with a healthy diet.

1. Fried Plantains with Mango Pico de Gallo
2. Greens with Fried Chevre
3. Catch-of-the-day Fish in a coconut curry sauce served in banana leaves, accompanied by a side of roots.
4. Cheese Flan

Reminders:

Each person should bring a bottle of alcohol that would go well with the main dish.
Pairing wines with a spicy coconut sauce can be tricky, so ask the experts at your local wine shop. Here are some recommendations: Gewürztraminer, German Kabinett Riesling (dry, not too sweet), Demi-Sec Champagne.

Dress Code will be strictly enforced.

(Gastricolium rules can be found here)


Don Flan

Established Rules for a Gastricolium

The three Gastrinauts may invite three guests each for total of twelve so the number dining is not too taxing on the pocketbook of the head Gastrinaut nor on the quality of the food prepared.  The guests shall be called Gastricolites.  Each Gastricolite is required to bring one bottle of wine, as specified by the head Gastrinaut of the night.  Those who do not comply will be reprimanded and expelled from the feast and all future feasts and banquets with no chance for redemption.  All Gastricolites will be informed that it is their duty to adhere to the Dress Code.  Those who do not will be humiliated and expelled.  The two assisting Gastrinauts are responsible for champagne before the feast and alcoholic libations for the events following the feast.  Before the feast commences, one of the Gastrinauts will read to the Gastricolites from the ancient tome of their forefathers, The Gastrinomicon.  The two assisting Gastrinauts will begin serving the food.  Dinner begins.....

Second Meeting of the Gastrinauts

The first meeting was very fruitful. Several ancient rules were evaluated and modernized. However, several items were left untouched. This Tuesday, same place and same time, it will be the second meeting of the Gastrinauts.

Don Flan