LAST SUMMER WEEKEND 2010 HENRY ISLAND, WA

Thanks girlfriends for inviting me to play! Lovely Amanda and Ga, and beautiful Rita!

Loving the time spent with Ga and Jim Hanna and best friends at the end of summer soiree on board the MV Jamal. I love being invited to cook for them and spend my time enjoying all their company. Visiting Craig Tall at his lovely home on Henry Island in the San Juan Islands is something I will look forward to again, starting now! First, his hospitality is extraordinary and the fact that he gives me carte blanche in his state of the art kitchen ... well heaven comes in many shapes and sizes, his cupboards, pantry and wine cellar runneth over. We were invited for dinner and invited to cook. Second the home is beautifully appointed,warm, comfortable and inviting and next, his caretaker David Miller. I was instantly attracted to a smiling, bright and gleaming face. I could tell he liked himself, confident and engaging, and I could tell he liked me. I enjoyed all the time we spent together cooking and smiling.

and now ... the food ... but first take a peek through the living area into the kitchen ... on stage

Five Spiced Pork with Asian Noodles, Roasted Tomatoes and Carrot Slaw

Grilled Rack of Lamb Balsamic, Mint and Oregano

French Green Beans, Ripe Peaches and Tomatoes, Basil and Cassis Vinaigrette with a brick of Cowgirl Creamery Goat Cheese crumbled all over the top.