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Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. MEMOIRS about husband Pieter Vedder, who was a SCIENTIFIC PIONEER in Mushroom Cultivation Education. His practical handbook is in 9 languages and is called the MUSHROOM BIBLE: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2020/08/modern-mushroom-growing-2020-harvesting.html

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

{Our Christmas Eve Dinner at Ristorante da Maria}

Sorry for posting this late but since December 20, my FeedBurner was not working.
Rather annoying but nothing what I tried, pinging or whatever, worked...
Suddenly it was just back!
And off again after posting this... Arrrgggh.

So a belated post about our Christmas Eve Dinner at Dublin Farm Come Home To The Country at Ristorante da Maria.
Here we are in front of the Christmas tree with a Hot Punch.
There was a pianist who played during the 5-course dinner.
We have had heavy rain with flood warnings and unusual warm weather for Christmas.
Pieter's suit got a bit wet from getting out of the car to the restaurant...
My coat is on the coat rack...
Wearing my new cropped top in caviar from Neiman Marcus Last Call but to me it just is black color.
On the driveway before we left for Christmas Eve Mass.
We had donated a Poinsettia in loving memory of Mom and my Angel Sister Mariet
First Christmas without Mom... but it feels special for having one more Angel that we know by name!

My skirt is from Escada, printed hair calf and I've cut it shorter as it was below the knee and rather frumpy looking that way.
Panty hose are DIM PARIS which I bought in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Pumps are Chanel from Last Call at Sawgrass Mills, Florida.
Pieter's suit is from Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH in Woodbury Common Premium Outlet.
We both opted for the Fish; Red Snapper Fillet.
Appetizer: Potatoes au gratin with smoked salmon...
This was SO YUMMY!
First dish: Ravioli stuffed with Porcini mushrooms, topped with a 4-cheese sauce, white truffle oil, Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Our Fish Entrée: Red Snapper Fillet cooked in foil with a Puttanesca sauce.
Lime Sorbet
Strawberry Ice Cream Bomb with fresh berries and starfruit on strawberry coulis.
That was really heavenly!
Lady Chef Maria is the best in our region and she makes everything fresh and from scratch!
Don't you love Pieter's Espresso cup?!
We had a very joyful Christmas Eve, just the two of us.
Hope yours was likewise pleasant, or your Christmas Brunch, Dinner whatever your way of celebrating was.

19 comments:

  1. Glad your feed burner is back to normal. Sometimes Blogger just acts weird!
    Looks like you had such a lovely Christmas Eve. Both Pieter and you look fantastic, and what a nice restaurant. You've been together for a long time, yet enjoy going out for romantic dinner - that is wonderful! Love the espresso cup :-)
    Have a wonderful new week, Mariette!

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  2. Dearest Mariette ,it looks that you had a wonderful Christmas Eve in that lovely restaurant ! And you look so happy .I wish to both of you love ,happiness and healthy ! Have everything best this last week of this year !

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  3. Liebe Mariette,

    das ist ausdrucksvoll und eindrucksvoll.
    Alles Liebe
    Elisabeth

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  4. Liebe Mariette,
    ich möchte dir nochmals ganz lieb für deine Weihnachtsgrüsse danke.
    So wie ich sehe hattet ihr bestimmt eine schöne Weihnachtszeit. Das Essen sieht ja sehr lecker aus. Ich wünsche dir und deinem Mann so wie deinen Lieben einen sanften und guten Übergang ins neue Jahr. Mögen euch gute Gesundheit stets belgeiten sowie viele schöne erfreuliche Stunden.

    Alles Liebe
    Julia

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  5. A nice evening with a delicous dinner. The rains are a problem all over the world. England is flooded very badly.

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  6. Hola amiga querida !! Espero que hayas tenido una bonita noche buena con tus seres queridos y este 2016 que recién comienza te depare muchas bendiciones
    Cariños

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  7. Liebe Mariette,
    schön, dass ich wieder bei dir kommentieren kann und dein PC wieder funktioniert -
    euer Essen war ja ein Traum -
    ihr beide seid ein so schönes Paar - du bist eine wunderbare Frau - dein Outfit
    ist wieder Spitze -

    hab eine wundervolle Zeit an der Seite deines lieben Mannes -

    herzliche Grüße - Ruth

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  8. I LOVE knowing your wardrobe and I am happy you cut the skirt shorter. You have elegant limbs and they deserve showing. :-) Both of you are a very attractive couple. xoxo

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  9. We have looked both elegant and Christmas dinner was very solemn. It made you certainly great pleasure. I wish your dreams come true in 2016.

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  10. What a lovely and beautiful couple! You two were very elegants
    Happy new year sweet Mariette.
    Love.
    María

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  11. Christmas Eve dinner at ristorants Da Maria Fish Red snapper fillet& smoked salmon You both lovely time has long time of Years Mariettes San! Happingness and HEALTHY time!
    Hugs and Love both of you!
    Michiko

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  12. You and your fellow clean up very nicely. Glad you had such a grand time and wishing you many more. I appreciate it when you take the time to stop by my place.

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  13. Hola Mariette, que bien lucen ambos!
    Celebrar cada epoca del año es especial , pero mas estas epocas . Que continuen para el nuevo año en salud y prosperidad!
    Gran variedad en la degustacion!
    Felicidades! Rose M .

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  14. Vocês formam um lindo casal. Adorei a ceia de natal.
    Feliz 2016 que este ano seja de muitas alegrias e felicidades.
    Bjos

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  15. I had not seen your last three posts, dear Mariette!!!! Glad you don't have the problem anymore!
    I am pleased you had such a lovely Christmas eve at the restaurant. You were both very elegant!!!! I wish you all the best for the new year, but most of all, good health and happiness for you, Pieter and all your family!!
    Many hugs, and many thanks for your friendship and kindness!!!!!

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  16. Dearest Mariette; So happy for both of you for the wonderful Christmas Eve at the restaurant. How elegant you both look and dinner looks really delicious as well♡♡♡
    Wishing you will have a wonderful and happy coming Year 2016, Dear friend☆☆☆

    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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  17. Looks like a lovely evening, Mariette. You and Pieter both look so nice. Good call on shortening your skirt. It's amazing how a few inches can take you from frumpy to stylish!
    You are not showing up in my blog roll, but I did get an email from Google about "a post from Mariette you might have missed." I get those occasionally for your posts. Not sure why; anyway, was glad for the reminder.
    Wishing you and Pieter a wonderful 2016, with much health and happiness. xo Deborah

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  18. Happy New Year Mariette! Wishing you and Pieter are healthy, joyful New Year! Mei

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