Day 2 Morning Recap

My dear readers, I apologize greatly for not being able to give you an update earlier than now. It is almost 2:00 pm local time, and we've been diligently working since 8:30. Here's how we're holding up.

The morning started off with putting dishes away, Croque-Madame Sandwiches, and Pear Fritters. The fact that I had only 1/3 of one of those sandwiches was both a smart idea and a cruel tease. The sandwich consisted of some of last night's leftover Fresh Ham, sandwiched between slices of bread and melted gruyere cheese, topped with bechemel sauce and parmesan cheese, broiled until bubbly, and then served with a gorgeous sunny-side up egg on top. The pear fritters were also quite divine - delicious little pear donut-like things, coated in cinnamon sugar.

Croque-Madame Sandwich

 

 

 

 

Pear Fritters

 Sadly, we have not eaten since breakfast yet. Well, that is partially true. We also finished up the Pear, Cranberry, and Blood Orange Mostarda, which we did serve as a snack alongside some baguette slices and a St Andre cheese. This dish hasn't been a huge winner, although I definitely think it tastes good when served on top of the cheese.

Pear, Cranberry, and Blood Orange Mostarda (right)
Served with St. Andre Cheese and Baguette Slices

Now, we haven't been completely slacking off. Right now, the pastry cream for the Croquembouche is in the fridge, as well as the lemon curd for the tartlets. The pastry puffs are baked and cooling, and we've got lunch underway. More soon!