Party Like a Lannister

Each year I host a birthday feast for my friend Brian. The themes have ranged from buckets to Smurfs and Cuban fare to beer-cheese pairings. This year I was inspired to create a lunch menu based on his (current) favorite TV show: Game of Thrones.

Okay, truth be told, I do not watch 'Game of Thrones', I'm completely unaware of the characters, the costumes, and the storyline; but I do know that the show has an official recipe book. That boded well for my idea. So, I decided to do some research.

Here's that I served. Recipe posts to come...

In case you can't read it. Here's what it says...

Party Like a Lannister

A Game of Thrones Themed Birthday Feast

Shots of Ice and Fire

The Old Bear’s Hot Spiced Wine

Pycelle’s Iced Milk with Honey

Dates and Dragon Eggs

Jon Snow’s Pork Pies

Bran’s State Dinner

Wheels of White Cheese

Mutton with Garlic

Honeyed Fowl

Seaweed Salad

Black Bread

Baked Apples

Pickled Golden Dragon Claws

Horse-Heart Cupcakes

Icy Blood Oranges

Happy 41st Birthday, Brian!

19 JANUARY 2014

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