July 18, 2009: Une Fête a la Campagne
Oak Ridge Conference Hotel (Cont'd)
Reception
Laura McPhippips and Kim Reed with Sandra Cornelius reflected in the glass
As guests arrived for the evening they were welcomed with a glass of Centenaire Brut and a delectable plate of seafood Paella. The Paella, prepared and served by Dolce Executive Chef Eddie Palomino, featured several varieties of fish with a little rabbit chorizo for kick. Yummy!
Bob Cornelius with Chef Eddie Palomino
Valencia Mixed Paella
(L to R) Dr. Darlene Sholtis, Heino Beckmann, Brooke Sawyer and Torsten Arnold
The weather had been threatening all day but as evening approached, the sky turned just bright enough so that everyone could relax and enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet friends both old and new.
(L to R) Stephane Cattelin, Christine Flemming and Alexandra Cattelin
(L to R) Mary and Joe Marzano, Cass Weil and Jane Grunklee
(L to R) Susan and Jim Kanters, Jodee and Charlie Montreuil
(L to R) Don and Pat McMillan
Before leaving the Reception area, we were each asked to select and to wear a tasting cup for a surprise waiting in the meadow.
And with that, we began moving with some excitement toward the fire pits in the field.
