Cooking with Francesca

FRI., NOV 6, 2009
"An Evening with Julia"

FRI., FEB. 12, 2010
"Hearts and Wine Dinner"

FRI., APR. 23, 2010
"An Evening in Havana
The Flavors of Cub
And the Caribbean"

2501 S.E. Columbia
Vancouver, WA

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Join Francine Read (alias Francesca) at Acorn Deli and Catering in Vancouver, Washington (www.acorndeli.com) to explore a new adventure in dining. This season, Joellen Fixel, owner and chef, will offer three Wine Dinners featuring exciting menus coupled with a flight of wines to compliment the meals.

Learn about the wines from local experts and savor meals you can create at home. Recipes will be available upon request. What better way to meet new people or enjoy the company of old friends? Mangia Tutto!

An Evening with Julia
Fri., Nov. 6, 2009

1st Course
Starters of Asparagus in Puff Pastry

2nd Course
Julia's Caesar Salad

3rd Course
Boeuf Bourginonngne or Coq au Vin
with Herb Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes

4th Course
Cherry Clafouti

A flight of French or French-styled wine
to pair with your meal will be included

Hearts and Wine Dinner
Fri., Feb 12, 2010

1st Course
Hearts of Palm, Green Bean and
Red Onion Salad
with Warm Cider Vinaigrette

2nd Course
Poached Lobster and Artichokes in a
Champagne Cream

3rd Course
Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding with
Cranberry Sauce and your choice of:
Roasted Pork Tenderloin or
Portobello Mushroom "Steak" or
Roasted Game Hen

4th Course
Hearts Delight Chocolate Tower with
Raspberry Coulée

A flight of four Northwest wines to pair
with your meal is included

An Evening in Havana
The Flavors of Cuba and the Caribbean
Fri., Apr. 23, 2010

1st Course
Muscles Babalu Flavored with
Curry and Coconut and Served with Bread

2nd Course
Papaya and Shrimp Tossed
with a Citrus Cream, Served on a
Bed of Radicchio

3rd Course
Pork Tenderloin Cubano or
Roasted Jerked Chicken
(your choice of hot or mild)

4th Course
Fresh Mango Tart

A flight of four South American wines to pair
with your meal will be included