Dinner at Helen’s is always a delight.  This was a “simple dinner” this year.  The grandson Alex made the donuts and sauces with the help of cousin James.  Of course we had Rafanelli Cabernet Sauvignon – 1914 a great year!

• Party Shrimp
• Helen’s White Veal Bratwurst Sausage Bites
• Chips with guacamole and onion dip
• Cashews
• Clam Chowder
• Gerardo Gonzalez’s Caesar Salad
• Risotto with Parmesan Cheese
• Cheesy Peas
• Herbed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney
• Cookies – Almond Sour Cherry Cookies, German Spice Cookies, Linzer Tort
• Ice Cream – three kinds (because everyone wants something different!)
• Donut Holes (Fried No Yeast) – Bavarian Cream, Ganache, Easy Raspberry Filling