With July so bursting at the seams with big things happening in our Big City August seemed to step back and really fully express easy breezy Summer.
Days were visited by scattered downpours, as it happens when the heat and humidity decides to dance with each other.
I do so love dramatic weather, I have to admit.
When hurricanes canes rolling up the coast in the Outer Banks, it was scary and exhilarating. The sea kicked up to its bold and furious expression, the winds howling and the rain hitting you sideways.
Mother Nature reminding us all that she is indeed, the boss. We could sit on our old porch, yes, a “porch” not a patio, and take it all in.
And now here we are. Heading into high season, lazy sleeping in late days behind us. But still able to enjoy late harvest bounties from our farmer at Spruce Ridge, the best month always for tomatoes, tomatoes, and did I mention ..TOMATOES!
We are so excited at what comes next. My phone starts ringing like a Wynton Marsalis swing piece, guests are popping in to say ” hey, we’re back! We missed you!” Right back at you, friends and welcome home. Now we get to relish in the hearing all of your adventures, grand escapes and quiet getaways. Glass in hand, I can’t wait!
My team continues to over deliver in dedication and genuine care, we are a lucky house. And Chip and his boys are doing what they do. Deliciousness personified. Lucky us!
I find myself searching for some new yummy in my glass…now that I have exhausted almost every Rose, Corsica Whites and delicate Reds I could put my wine key to. I know they are out there…seek and I will find them so let your anticipation and curiosity lead you to our sweet dining room, like a trail of breadcrumbs.
Hand rolled Tagliarini, concasse.of tomatoes slowly cooked down to a supplement sauce, Basil oil, perfect yellow golds tossed in vinaigrette. The simple fulfilling twirled on your fork mouthful of heaven.
This is what makes pasta a star.
Rolle Blanc in your glass.
Lamb, tender saddle medallions, soka “lasagna” layered with Swiss chard and ratatouille.
High altitude Nebiollo, Sassella or maybe a super fresh and fruity Gamay? The first has more edge and the second has a lush mouth feel.
Peaches in a layered genoise gateau, confiture of peach, creme Diplomat.
Tokay, and thank you!
Sorbet made from a batch of currants, red and black, Spruce Ridge Farms.
And house made Cassis for Kir Vin Blanc or Royales make the classic more high toned, bright, elegant…too drinkable in a way that could be trouble.
We are hoping to see your faces soon. Love your presence and energy in our house. We are not a house of happy without you.
The landlord saga will continue. Come in and put your spirit in our walls. With you by our side and the wind at our backs, hearts and hands together, we can stand strong.
Take good care of yourself and those around you.
Care is catching, spread it around.
Until next time,
–Tina and Chip
and the marvelous super heroes I call my team
at Eulalie
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