Anonymous
03/17/2013 22:37
Subject: Re:Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
I agree that American food sounds like the perfect thing for your guests. I have traveled extensively and would be disappointed if I spent a holiday in, say, Japan or Italy and the people I visited made American food to try to please me vs. allowing me to share in what they would traditionally eat for the holiday!
Anonymous
03/17/2013 12:21
Subject: Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
I also think Americana is the way to go. I don't eat deviled eggs but think it's a great Easter idea. Ham and carrot cake are also classic Easter, in a good way, and asparagus is great in the spring. The only change I'd make is the potato salad (if you're thinking mayo-based). It seems too summer/bbq to me, with the rest of your menu. I'd do a vinegar and mustard dressing if you really want potatoes but I might prefer an orzo salad with cherry tomatoes, basil and/or parsley, and a balsalmic dressing. I usually put feta in that but might hold off since there's cheese on the asparagus. Anyway, the whole idea sounds perfect.
Anonymous
03/16/2013 09:15
Subject: Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
Anonymous wrote:this are all great suggestions - please please keep them coming.
so I was (until i saw 12:27 post) leaning towards Americana. Just bc that's what I know and that's where we are. Plus its our (meaning my, DH and DS's) Easter too.
What do you think of this menu?
-precooked, presliced Virginia ham
-Potato salad
-Marinated Asparagus
-Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad
-popovers
-carrotcake
and there will most certainly be wine. I was thinking a nice Sancerre.
I love this menu as well as the suggestions others made. I actually like the idea of a cheese tray with local cheeses. For a more relaxed lunch people do like to nibble!
And we could start out/enjoy drinks with a cheese tray - several local types, baguette, figs, grapes.
thoughts?
Anonymous
03/16/2013 09:00
Subject: Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
That sounds great OP. And I don't know about these European food snobs. I lived in Europe for 4 years and had plenty of crappy meals during that time.
Anonymous wrote:this are all great suggestions - please please keep them coming.
so I was (until i saw 12:27 post) leaning towards Americana. Just bc that's what I know and that's where we are. Plus its our (meaning my, DH and DS's) Easter too.
What do you think of this menu?
-precooked, presliced Virginia ham
-Potato salad
-Marinated Asparagus
-Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad
-popovers
-carrotcake
and there will most certainly be wine. I was thinking a nice Sancerre.
And we could start out/enjoy drinks with a cheese tray - several local types, baguette, figs, grapes.
thoughts?
Anonymous
03/15/2013 21:09
Subject: Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
Europeans eat gross bland food most times. You will be fine with anything.
Anonymous
03/15/2013 20:44
Subject: Re:Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
OP, I'm glad you're leaning towards an American-ish menu. If i were traveling in France or Switzerland and someone was kind enough to invite me into their home for a meal, I would be excited to try the kinds of things they like to eat/regularly eat. I think it's easy for us to fall into an American inferiority complex in this kind of situation - because lets face it, Europeans and European food just seem a lot more glamorous - but really, we have wonderful dishes and Easter brunch is a delicious, traditional meal here for many people. I think your guests will love the meal you have planned! I especially like the idea of the carrot cake, which I find really charming.
Anonymous
03/15/2013 20:31
Subject: Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
Maybe not just classic but Shrimp and green union deciles eggs?
Anonymous
03/15/2013 14:16
Subject: Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
Anonymous wrote:Hear you loud & clear on the cheese tray! How about deviled eggs? is that a good prelude?
I complained about the cheese tray - no complaints about the deviled eggs though. Sounds good.
Anonymous
03/15/2013 14:00
Subject: Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
Anonymous wrote:Hear you loud & clear on the cheese tray! How about deviled eggs? is that a good prelude?
I am a foodie I am a huge fan of deviled eggs! I am finding them served in several restaurants now (Two Amy's has them, so does Virtue Feed and Grain, and some others). And it IS Eastery.
Anonymous
03/15/2013 13:56
Subject: Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
Anonymous wrote:Hear you loud & clear on the cheese tray! How about deviled eggs? is that a good prelude?
Very, very American. Not saying that's a bad thing, but you have to pick which way you want to go.
Anonymous
03/15/2013 13:53
Subject: Please help me with an Easter Lunch menu that is simple and delicious enough for Europeans
Hear you loud & clear on the cheese tray! How about deviled eggs? is that a good prelude?