Saturday, September 06, 2008

World Class Sliders

Around the world in five sliders and much much more! Our culinary journey begins in the USA, then moving westward across the Pacific Ocean to a couple of islands, reaching Asia and Europe, until we arrive back home again . . . but never leaving the Waldin Kitchen.


We begin with a bbq pulled pork slider from the good ol' South. Succulent and tender pork, slow cooked and infused with the perfect balance of spice, zing and zang. 
(Joyce & Eric)




Then onward to a southern California institution, Original Tommy's for chili cheese fries. The Los Angeles dish was recreated with twice cooked fries, American cheese, and of course the infamous chili.
(Ray)


Before leaving North America, we were treated to some salads from our Canadian friend -- 1st an heirloom tomato salad, and 2nd a spinach-n-mushroom salad with EVOO and balsamic vinegar. 
(Beth)


We move onward and traverse the Pacific for a Hawaiian slider. Grilled patties, caramelized pineapple, homemade mayo spread and teriyaki. Accompanied by a macaroni salad sweetened with grated carrots. 
(Diana)



Continuing across the ocean, we sample an Asian Fusion Toro slider of seared tuna, perilla leaf, and topped with slaw. 
(Tiffany & Dean)





We leave the islands and go into the Middle East for a tasty Pakistan lamb kafta with dill yogurt and grilled flat bread. 
(Shipra)





Westward we go, finally arriving in Europe. We begin this leg with a Mediterranean pita appetizer, which includes a duo of yogurt and tomato dips. A bounty of organic summer veggies. A cool refreshing interlude on our slider journey.
(Luice)






We finish our journey in "The City of Lights" with a luxurious foie gras slider, accompanied with mixed greens and a drizzle of sweet port reduction sauce. 
(Heather)



Our good friend Michele could't join us but was in nearby Amsterdam. Her influence was present with a carrot-n-snap pea appetizer with a sour cream, dill dip and a summer fruit salad of strawberries, blueberries, and grapes.
(Thao)



Throughout our journey, we were reminded of home with Sonoma wines (from Walter) and American beer (from Jeanne & George).


We returned our taste buds to home and capped off our adventure with good old-fashioned chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry milkshakes. (Ray)



Anxiously waiting for our next culinary adventure.