HUNGRY GERALD

The feast began on Christmas Eve at the Riverside, RI, home of HG/BSK’s daughter Lesley R. and her husband, Massimo R. Happily, granddaughter Sofia and granddaughter Arianna (and her husband,  Adam) joined in the festivities.  First, shipped by New York’s famed Zabar’s, there was the family’s smoked fish extravaganza—Nova and Scotch smoked salmon, kippered salmon, sable, Alaskan red salmon caviar, whitefish salad (plus cream cheeses, bagels and bialys, condiments). Fabulous dinner. Then there was the opening of some presents. Big time present opening was the morning of Christmas Day. It was a display of generosity, enhanced by coffee and babka. Lunch was a repeat of smoked fish. Dinner was lush–featuring a Lesley  masterpiece–osso bucco in a sublime sauce. It was served with risotto and gremolata. Massimo uncorked fabulous red wines. Feasting with family. Sublime.