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Selected recipes form past wine tasting parties. Brie with Caramelized Onions, Pistachio, and Cranberry From Island Wines at MMR's downtown flat. Feb. 2006 Gorgonzola, Fig and Pecan Cheese Terrine    Christmas at STL's Chicken Satay    Christmas at STL's Jellies at Christmas available from Travis Mood 468-5840 10528 Co Rd 32 Ceviche of Shrimp    Wines of Spain Stuffed Tomatoes   Wines of Spain Stewed Giant Olives   Wines of Spain Asparagus & Lettuce Tarts  Wines of Spain Spiced Shrimp      Lamb Dinner Vegetable Roast      Lamb Dinner Wild Mushroom and Artichoke Dip      Lamb Dinner Mary's Little Lambs      Napa Tasting Seashells     Napa Tasting Asparagus Roll-Ups  Chardonnay Tasting Nathan's Chutneys -- Apple, Cranberry, and  Corn Chutneys Garlic Roasted Beef Tenderloin       Mosel Riesling Tasting   Hors d’oeuvre   an interesting note The literal meaning of the original French phrase hors d’oeuvre is “outside the work” and it was originally an architectural term referring to an outbuilding not incorporated into the architect’s main design.  The phrase was borrowed by France’s culinary experts to indicate appetizers customarily served apart from the main course of a dinner.  Thus hors d’oeuvres are, quire literally, outside the main design of the meal. Vraiment, c’est simple, n’est-ce-pas?