Trying Something New for Month 7!

Happy 7 Months of Chambers Family Dinner!

Apparently I missed the joyous occasion of our 6th month of CFD's, so we're going to celebrate this month instead. I've gotten addicted to foodgawker.com, which assembles beautiful pictures of gorgeous food from blogs all over the world. Usually, I simply do just that: gawk. However, not this week! This week i'm trying an in-season dish by the wonderful Mario Batali, a breezy summer salad, and homemade ice cream. I'm salivating already.

Menu for April 18th

homemade sweet tea & deviled eggs a la momma mader

fresh hearts of palm, feta, and tomato salad a la jamie poulos
spaghetti with pancetta and artichokes

pear and caramel ice cream

see you sunday at 6:30!!

Chambers Family Dinner: Menu for April 11th

Happy April!

You know, i really enjoy putting together these menus. Just like a good design, sometimes they fall together quickly and other times it feels forced. The trick is to simply sit back and let the idea marinate for minute. Or, if you're feeling impatient, call your mom and ask what she would do. She's amazing at that.

But anyway, this week i picked some items that i love separately, so i'm hoping that they taste good together. As Julia Child says, Bon Appetit!

Menu:
Golden onion & thyme dip with homemade pita chips

Ina Garten's chicken piccata
Creamy parmesan risotto
Orange-honey glazed carrots

and back by popular demand (and leftover apples from this week's charrette):
my Nena's apple cake

see you at 6:30 and bring a friend!!

Happy Easter!!

hi everyone!!

so, no CFD this weekend, in honor of easter. however, I hope you get some good time with your family or friends, celebrating life and redemption.....and eat some delicious delicious food. 

As an update on CFD, we're working on business cards that we (and you) can take to pass out to anyone you think may enjoy our sunday nights with us. It is our hope that they would allow to connect with more and more people as the weeks pass. We'll let you know when they arrive!!


Oh, and i have to say....for those of you who missed last week, you missed probably my new favorite dessert: mixed berry pavlova by Barefoot Contessa. meringue topped with whipped cream topped with fresh blueberries and raspberries topped with a fresh raspberry sauce. heavenly...

have a great week!

Menu: March 28th

A hearty meat-lovers paradise!!

Menu:
Tiny Twice-Baked Yukon Potatoes

Beer Ribs
Grilled Vegetable Medley

Mixed Berry Pavlova

Can't wait to see you all at 6:30!

Menu for March 21st

every week, dreams of beautiful food dances in my head.....i'm trying two new things and one that was a roaring success before, so hopefully it'll all pool together and we'll have 3 good dishes. can't wait....

3-course dinner

greek salad skewers
chicken pot pie with homemade crust
Ina Garten's coconut cake

see you at 6:30 Sunday night!

Home cooking, March 14th

So no super-snazzy menu items with spruced up names this week! we're going simple and delicious.

Menu:
steamed artichokes with melted butter

hearty pot roast with potatoes, onions, and carrots
steamed fresh green beans

pineapple upside down cake

My sister is getting married!! On Sunday, to be exact. So, no cfd on march 7....