Think Anne...

Teamwork...

Teamwork is the ability

To work together

Toward a common vision.

The ability to direct individual

Accomplishments toward

Organizational objectives.

 

It is the fuel that allows

Common people to obtain

Uncommon results.

For a 3 minute investment, you see how the 9 key principles of teamwork used by the Blue Angels ties back to what it means to you and your team. See the movie here.

Five Senses Hosts Oregon "End of Summer" Wine Dinner

If you weren't at Five Senses Restaurant and Bar last night, you missed an unbelievable culinary event.  Each course was paired with an Oregon wine, specially selected by Robert Foriest of Best Brands, Inc.  The only exception was the sparkling wine, which came from Sonoma. 

One of my personal favorites was the Belgian endive with fresh figs and Humboldt fog goat cheese.  I didn't know I loved fresh figs and this was the first time I encountered this marvelous cheese. Both were enhanced by the walnuts and crisp endive.  This first course was a smashing hit with everyone at my table.

Sokol Blosser Evolution, what a pleasant discovery!

The foccacia and herb crusted lamb chops were outstanding.  I've never dared cook them this rare, but I've become a convert.

Finally, an apricot-custard tart with toasted almonds and brandied cream served with Adelsheim Willamette Valley Deglace was the perfect end to a sumptuous meal, filled with new tastes and discoveries.   I've always shied away from dessert wines, mistakenly thinking them too sweet...well another lesson learned!

Here is the full five course menu.

To our hosts, Mollie and Mitchell, we can only say thank you! thank you! and we can't wait for the next event...

The Genie's Out of the bottle

Last Thursday, some friends and I, on our way to the Tennessee State Fair, discovered a new restaurant on Thompson Lane, serving the most amazing homemade Persian food.

The owner, Mohammad Karimy, led us down the buffet, explaining each dish, it's origin and ingredients.  My favorite was a wonderfully sweet-tart version of khoresht (the basic name for a range of stews) laced with pomegranate seeds and thickened with ground walnuts (fesenjan).  Other favorites were the kabobs, lamb shanks, hummus, and the basmati rice, stained with yellow saffron, and also offered in an Afghani style with studs of almond slivers, raisins and the acidic tang of berberries, making it a good match with the chicken dishes.

We topped off the meal with rose scented tea and fresh from the oven macaroons, like none I've ever tasted before.

If you're a fan of fantastic authentic ethnic food, you must try Genie's Persian Palace at 1133 Murfreesboro Road, open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays.  If you're in the Cool Springs area, there's also another location at 6990 Moores Lane.

Update on Red-Light Cameras - City Council OKs

Murfreesboro City Council unanimously passed a resolution for the implementation of an automated red light enforcement system at Thursday night's meeting.

Some of the busiest intersections in the city are being considered for the cameras, including the intersections of Broad and Church streets, Broad Street and Northfield Boulevard, Memorial and Northfield boulevards, and Old Fort Parkway and Thompson Lane, South Church Street and Middle Tennessee Boulevard.

For the entire story, see The Murfreesboro Post.

Reading Rally in RC Libraries

9/11

Memories of Summer

Discerning Tasters To Flock to Stones River Mall

Come one, come all, eat hearty and support the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties.  Sunday, Sept. 9 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. in the newly renovated Stones River Mall’s front parking lot.

Many of my favorite restaurants and eateries in the area will be represented, including:  The Chop House, Five Senses, Super Suppers, Puleo’s Grill, LongHorn Steakhouse, Mellow Mushroom, Jason’s Deli, and Panera Bread.  Several that I haven't tried yet will also be there and I look forward to tasting their signature dishes.

The 1st Annual Taste of Stones River will feature live entertainment, children’s activities and contests for Best Appetizer/Salad, Best Fine Dining Entrée, Best Fast Casual Entrée, Best Dessert, Best Presentation and Best Booth.

Allie & the Red Roo

This summer we spent a day at Kentucky Down Under.  Allie got her animal fix:  she never met an animal she didn't love!
Feed the birds, mine for jewels, learn about the smallest continent.  On the 45 minute trip through Mammoth Cave - Onyx, the guide made the mistake of asking if anyone had any questions.  Allie asked tons of questions based on things she remembered from last years trip!

Five Senses to Host Oregon Wine Dinner

On Wednesday, September 19, at 6:00pm, Five Senses will host an end of the summer five course dinner with fabulous Oregon wines paired with each course. 

A Sneak Preview of the Menu (minor details are still getting worked out), includes:

1st course- Endive salad with fresh figs and cheese
2nd course- Warm mussel saute over grilled focaccia
3rd course- Sun gold tomato and cucumber gazpacho with seared Mahi Mahi
4th course- some sort of lamb dish
5th course- apricot custard tart with toasted almonds

The cost is $65 per person (tax and gratuity included in this price).

This is a great evening they do once a season, something not to miss. Space is limited.

Reservations are required, please call 615-867-4155 to reserve your spot!