In the summer of 2005, I developed a wonderful friendship with my neighbor and chef, Joel Chesebro. Our relationship is somewhat symbiotic if only due to the fact that food and pottery compliment each other so well. Joel suggested that with my experience constructing kilns, we should build a wood-fired oven together. Any excuse to to play fire was all I needed and one week later, the oven was built. The Pottery tasting meal is the collaboration of our friendship and the aesthetics of eating.

Saturday May 12, 2007

At the home of:
Mark and Gaea Skudlarek
10 Tranquil Lane
Cambridge, WI

Two Seatings of 12 each 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM

Cost is $135

Includes pottery tour, throwing demonstration, three pieces of pottery (one dinner plate, dessert plate, and coffee mug) and meal.

The pieces will be gallery quality selected by me during the unpacking of my spring firing.

We ask that you arrive one hour in advance of your meal for a tour of the pottery, throwing demonstration and selection of pots by lottery.

RSVP 608-423-4507

Menu for Spring Pottery Tasting Meal

Amuse
Smoked Trout Mousse
Steelhead Caviar
On a Sun Choke Chip

Salad
Chicken Liver Pâté with Dandelion Greens
And Rhubarb Bacon Vinaigrette

Wild Pheasant Terrine
With Cranberry Mustard and Micro Arugula

1st Course
Braised Ox Tail with Rustic Egg Noodles
Served with a Morel and Ramp Broth
With Fried Marrow Toast

2nd Course
Pork Shoulder Confit with
Door County Cherry Jam
Wood Oven Baked Corn Bread
And Parsnip Fries

3rd Course
Braised Lamb Shanks with Roasted Asparagus,
Rose Fin Potatoes
And Baby Fennel

Cheese
Car Valley Smoked Cheddar “Cheese Whiz”
Served on a White Flour Cracker

Dessert
Rhubarb Custard Pie

Wine paired with each course