Two nights of nostalgic culinary delights from New York’s venerable Russ & Daughters. This was the HG birthday gift from HG/BSK’s Tokyo based family (Son Jeremy; his wife, Maiko, and their children–son Haru, Daughter Teru). All the Noo Yawk treats were in the perfectly packed box: Nova Scotia smoked salmon. Sable. Herring in mustard sauce. Whitefish salad. Two tubs of cream cheese. Red salmon caviar. Bialys, bagels, rye bread. And a dessert treat–rugelach. First night was a smoked fish festival with gently warmed breadstuffs (warmed bialys covered with copious mounds of cream cheese were a special treat for Mr. 93). All was warm and cozy in the Riverside, RI. home of gifted daughter, Lesley R., and her brilliant husband, Profesore Massimo R. On the next night Lesley made superb blini. They were fabulous, covered in salmon caviar with a bit of chopped onion and sour cream. (They were also a delight topped with smoked salmon or sable). Black and Tans (cold beer mixed half and half with Guinness Stout) and white wine were drunk with gusto. Rugelach and red wine was part of the dessert parade. A zillion thanks, Tokyo guys (sad you weren’t here to join in the fressing fun).
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