Dean's Puttin' on the Ritz for Mom

Nobody loves you like Mom.  She changed your Pampers and fawned over your first word - even if nobody else could understand it.  She taught you all about life and love and braising a perfect pot roast.  Now it's her turn.  

Mother's Day is coming up this Sunday, and I hope you've got something really special planned for your Mom. ...But if you're still stumped, here's a sneak peak at the Mother's Day menu from Fearing's at the Ritz-Carlton.  Wouldn't a little Smoked Pecan-Crusted Alaskan Halibut show her you really care?  And as an added bonus, check out my pal Annie Potasznik's interview with Chef Dean himself in the video link below.  

Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there - especially my own Mom, Deanna, and FoodiePrincess who will be celebrating her first Mother's Day this year! 

Our Last Meal on Earth

Before I Go to the Light, Can I Stop for a Bite?

A few weeks ago, posts on the Guidelive Eats blog and the D Magazine SideDish blog got our stomachs rumbling and our neurons firing over the fascinating (and somewhat macabre) question of what we would eat at our last meal on Earth.

Being the detail-oriented and culinarily discerning girls that we are, it took more than a little while for us to whittle down our absolute and final menus for our absolute and final meals. A decision such as this requires careful thought.

But what delicious consideration it was! After much soul searching, we finally settled on two of the most mouthwatering - and different - menus you may ever encounter. Read on below (try to keep the drooling to a minimum) for our respective Last Meals, and please let us know what your final menus would include as well. We can't wait to hear all about it!

FoodiePrincess's Last Meal on Earth

- 1st Course (Seafood Orgy)

A crabcake from The Oceanaire

Chef's Choice sushi platter from Sushi Sasabune in L.A.

(Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc)

- 2nd Course (Goodbye, Tex Mex. I will miss you most of all.)

Bob Armstrong Dip from Matt's Rancho Martinez

Puffy Tortilla Chips from Caro's in Fort Worth (to dip in the Bob Armstrong)

(Miller Lite)

- 3rd Course (Home-cooking Blowout)

Mike's Meatball Soup made with Jimmy's meatballs,

served with fresh buffalo mozzarella

My Mom's cheesy mashed potatoes

(California Pinot Noir)

- 4th Course (Desserts to Remember)

My Manny's Molasses Cookies

Key Lime Pie from the Bubble Room on Captiva Island

Classy&Sassy's Last Meal on Earth

- 1st Course

Tripe Creme Brie and Toasted Baguette

(Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage)

- 2nd Course

Pan Seared Diver Scallops atop Roasted Fennel

with Truffle Oil and Fleur de Sel

(Fall Creek Cache)

- 3rd Course

Butter and Herb-Rubbed Roasted Chicken

on Mesclun Greens with Maytag Blue Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette

(Times Ten Cellars Grenache)

- Dessert

Dark Chocolate Torte with

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Warm Blackberry Coulis

(Lightcatcher Reserve Merlot)