COTF MMXIII Diner comments & Menu

COTF MMXIII DINER COMMENTS

BEST APPETIZER COMMENTS

·         Size isn't everything!!! Don't judge a wiener by its size. Consider how it makes you feel, people! :)

·         UBFCD was the most AMAZING thing I ever tried!

·         What the buck! those are howdy good!

·         Pork wraps blew my mind!

·         Holy Vaqueros! Just a touch of sweetness made them perfect. Shrimp skeweritos: Were delish...wish they were more ample. Like my ass.

·         The bucking vaqueros were bucking amazing!!!

·         Sadly, I only got a bite of the last Spicy Pork Wrap, but even one bite rated it as amazing. The Bucking Vaqueros were so amazing I had to have two...or three..maybe it was four...

·         YES BACON! YES JALAPENO!

BEST SALAD COMMENTS

·         Didn't try either, missed them

·         Best salad of the night, hands down BEYOTCH!

·         I suspect this was supposed to be a dip and Liisa just turned it into a salad to compete with the other salad. I think Liisa just phoned this one in.

BEST SOUP COMMENTS

Amazing gazpacho!

BEST ENTRÉE COMMENTS

·         Chad and Kelly cooked it to perfection! lol

·         The basil in the risotto was of the hook. Salsa verde on the wings was also amazing.

·         The risotto was heavenly. The Chicken Hanna had a chipotle kick.

BEST COCKTAIL COMMENTS

·         I'll take a sloe passionate screw like that whenever offered. :)

·         Bangin'!

·         Rating cocktails is difficult when they are so good that you are really drunk when you reach the kiosk. I will try, though. I tend toward savory drinks, but that elderberry made me change my tune!

·         I still don't believe there was alcohol in the mojo to it was too good!!

·         Beefy Mary had the beef

BEST DESSERT COMMENTS

·         Delicious desserts!

·         Possible best in show - still debating.

·         Cardamom sauce was incredibly unique...needed a little salt perhaps to really make it sing. Sorbet on the strawberries was terrific.

BEST IN SHOW COMMENTS

·         Loved everything but the chicken verde hit the spot. Way to go, Jamie!!!

·         Like I was on the shores of Maine at the most amazing clambake ever all in one scrumptious bite on a cracker, amazing! UBFCD for president!!!:)

·         Bucking Vaqueros bucked the trends!

·         I did it best in show that was infused w love and yumminess.

·         Fucking Baqueros rocked my world. Sorry, I drank too much melderberry ojito.

·         All I know is I ate half of that platter.

·         Champagne with chocolate covered strawberries were beautiful!!

·         Ken and Becca always bring their game.

MENU MMXIII

Appetizer: Bucking Vaqueros (GF) Heather

BEST IN SHOW (tie)

BEST APPETIZER

BEST GLUTEN-FREE

MOST UNIQUE

Appetizer: UBFCD [Uncle Bill’s Famous Clam Dip] Dana &  Frenchie

RUNNER UP

Appetizer: Bruschetta with a Twist (V)   Wendi & Greg

RUNNER UP

Appetizer: Delicious Wieners (Not Losers) (GF)

Lucy & Tim

RUNNER UP

Appetizer: Shrimp Skeweritos (GF) Ken & Becca J

RUNNER UP

Appetizer: Spicy Pork Wraps (GF) Janelle

BEST VISUAL PRESENTATION

Salad: Feta and Radish Salad (V) (GF)  Liisa 

THIS SALAD DID NOT WIN "BEST SALAD" EVEN THOUGH IT WAS THE ONLY SALAD. ha ha ha! I'm laughing.  

Salad: No Salad.

BEST SALAD

Entrée: Chicken and Apricot Tagine Abby

RUNNER UP

Entrée: Not Your Mama’s Risotto (GF)  Kelly & Chad

BEST ENTREE 

Entrée: Wings with Salsa Verde Jamie

RUNNER UP

Entrée: Chicken Hanna (GF) Ellie & Ken

RUNNER UP

Soup: Spicy!Gazpacho NFP [Not for Pussies!]  (V) (GF) Becca K

BEST VEGETARIAN

Soup: BLA [Better than Lee Ann’s] Clam Chowder (GF) Liisa

BEST SOUP (by 0.4%)

Cocktail: Elderberry Mojito Punch (V) (GF) Liisa

BEST IN SHOW (tie)

BEST COCKTAIL

Cocktail: Beefy Mary Jamie

RUNNER UP

Cocktail: Sloe Passionate Screw (V) (GF) Ken & Becca J

RUNNER UP

Dessert: Chocolate-Hazelnut Thumbprints (V)     Sandra

RUNNER UP

Dessert: Cardamom Sauce à la mode (V) (GF) Liisa

BEST DESSERT

Dessert: Champagne Sorbet w/ Champagne Infused Chocolate-Covered Strawberry (V)  Ken & Becca J

RUNNER UP

COTF MMXII Menu

Menu/Results!

Hot Appetizer: Salmon Hot Pockets™ 
BEST Hot Appetizer

Hot Appetizer: Aunt Susan’s Yummy Asparagus Thingy’s
MOST Unique (tie)

Hot Appetizer: Lamb Meatballs

Hot Appetizer: Viva Polenta!
BEST Vegetarian / BEST Visual Presentation

Salad: Sesame-Ginger Coleslaw

Salad: Emmentaler Endive BEST Salad

Salad: Asparagus-Pea-Pancetta (BEST Gluten-Free (tie))

Cold Appetizer: Avocado Salsa

Cold Appetizer: Unholy Guacamole

Cold Appetizer: Grilled Shrimp Crostini 
BEST Cold Appetizer

Cold Appetizer: Zucchini Carpaccio

Entrée: Shrimp Mac and Cheese 
BEST Entree

Entrée: Korean Pork Sliders

Cocktail: Pom Pamplemousse Punch 
BEST Cocktail

Cocktail: Jalapeño Margarita 
MOST Unique (tie)

Cocktail: The Romulan Martini

Cocktail: Mango Lassi

Dessert: Holy Cannollis

Dessert: Sinful Strawberries

Dessert: Sloshed Strawberries

Dessert: Chocolate Chunk Brownies
BEST Gluten-Free (tie)

Dessert: Orange Ricotta Pound Cake 
BEST Salad/ BEST IN SHOW

Dessert: Mother F'in Ice Cream Sandwich


Comments 

Polenta - who knew!

The asparagus was an explosion of happiness.

The addition of the squeeze of lime on the lamb meatballs totally MADE that dish!!

I always like dishes that pair things together that you aren't expecting...I definitely loved the viva polenta--I have no idea what was in it though.

The flavor of the lamb was really divine, but the salmon had great flavor and showed pretty swag technique (I am intimidated by pastry!)

Wasabi dream was amazing!

Strawberries - that's what I'm talking about.

wasabi dream is a dream...totally my go-to appetizer now.

Normally, corn in salsa makes me go "ick", but this corn was very fresh and I quite liked it...the avocado made it my favorite, though. The zucchini carpaccio was a revelation. My family will be eating this often, therefore I hope Adam liked it.

I almost skipped the salsa because it was the most familiar-looking item, and who hasn't had a million salsas? But the combination of flavors, plus the perfect ripeness of the avocado, was a winner for me. Nicely done.

I was thinking about all kinds of ways I could use that coleslaw...so great!

I love power flavors, so the ginger and sesame in the slaw wasn't enough for me. However, it was beautiful and the texture was wonderful. The Asparagus-Pea Salad was extraordinary.

I actually didn't taste the Mac and Cheese, but I did waft it quite a bit...it smelled divine.

Satisfying and yummy. With a little practice, the Korean pork will really sing. It has the most potential, I think. More heat?

The cucumber vodka made the Pom Pamplemousse Punch so refreshing...definitely a new summer favorite!

Yumm! Come and be my bartender any day. You guys need to drink more of the jalapeno margarita. What the F am I going to do with 2 gallons of that?

This was so delicious that I almost poured a second right away (before tasting anything else). Lime and mint lifted it--the way a drink should taste. I loved the jalapeno martini too. A very close second! And the cucumber vodka was a great complement to the pamplemousse. More mango to the lassi?

Ricotta pound cake was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Liisa and Jamie-you rocked it!

the brownies were good but the presentation lacked....ahem...je ne sais quoi. the sinful strawberries need to come home with me

It was a toss up for the asparagus pea thing and the zucchini thing.

Jamie - You made mac and cheese sexy!

Great party!

sublime.

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2011 Results

BEST IN SHOW

*Cold Appetizer: Shrimptini*

Best Visual Presentation

*Cold Appetizer: Shrimptini*

Most Unique

*Hot Appetizer: Shiitake Polenta Melties*

Best Vegetarian Choice:

*White Salad Pizza*
Artichoke Chip and Dip
Fresh Beet Salad

Best Cocktail

*Cocktail no. 3.14*
                    -- "bring on summer, i want a 3.14"
                    --  "Way to go Ken!"
Summer Thyme Punch 

Best Entrée

*White BBQ Chicken*
                    --"Yo yo...digs for my homie San-San!"
Sausage with Artichoke and Sage

Best Cold Appetizer

*Shrimptini*
                    --"i'll have another"
White Salad Pizza
Fresh Beet Salad

Best Hot Appetizer

*A Date with Bacon* / *Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip*

(TIE)
                    -- "Date with Bacon was succulent!"
                    -- "she's worth a second date!!"
                    -- "I woke up after "a date with bacon" and had to do the "walk of shame" home."
Artichoke Chip and Dip
Chicken Satay Pinwheels
Shiitake Polenta Melties
                    -- "holy shit(ake) these were good!"

Best Dessert

*Chocolate Cream Tart*
                    -- "so creamy and lovely! "
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Apple Cheese Torte

2010 Results

BEST IN SHOW

*Italian Antipasto Squares*
                    -- "I'm in love ... but wanted to try coconut shrimp"
                    -- "wow, I could eat this all night"

Best Side Dish:
                  --"so damn close"

Potatoes au Gratin*
                  -- "creamy goodness"

Mushroom Cakes with Avocado Puree & Red Pepper Coulis
                  -- "favorite side dish of the year"

Best Cocktail

Orange Creamsicle Martini
                  -- "OMG!!! deadly good"
                  -- "on my third wholy carp"

*Limoncello Francesco*
                  -- "Simply Amazing ;)"
                  -- "One word - WOW!"
                  -- "150 proof i'll have 2"

Best Entrée

Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple/Papaya Salsa

Filet Chimichurri

*Cajun Rub Flank Steak*
                  -- "not dry"
                  -- "spicy and sweet... just they way I like it!"
                  -- "i made it so of course I am voting for it."

Man Meat
                  -- "Interesting combination, awesome texture."

Best Appetizer

*Italian Antipasto Squares*
                  -- "It truly was a tough decision; I wish I could have voted for three. I don't like all these rules."
                  -- "this was very tasty and hit the spot....the shrimp dip was a very close second"
                  -- "like a bite of heaven"

Finger Lickin’ Shrimp
                  --"i'm still lickin"

Enchiladas with Green Sauce

Dannemann Family Shrimp Dip
                  --"This was a GREAT recipe - one that makes me wish I grew up in the Dannemann Family! :)"
                  -- "yummy"
                  --"Olives Rocked!"

Romeo Roll
                  -- "great reduction sauce"

Best Salad

Roasted Pear and Parmesan Salad

*Gorgonzola Maple Walnut Field Greens*
                   -- "best salad i've had in past 3 years"

Rainbow Veggie Salad

Best Dessert

Baklava Cups
                  -- "They were just "ok" :) "
                  -- "baklava were deadly and best i've had"
                  -- "the flavor keeps on going"
                  -- "wholly f*ckin crap were those good"

*Java Strut Ice Cream*
                  -- "winner!"