A Dinner on the Ocean

Claire O'Brien

3/26/14

Memorable Meal review

A  Dinner on the Ocean

            I drove up to my Grandmas house with my Dad, Step mom, Brother and Sister. The sun was just setting over the ocean, and the sky was a creamy orange. We walked into the familiar house as I was welcomed with cheese and crackers. Now, this wasn't your ordinary cheddar cheese, this was my favorite Triple Creme Brie cheese. Sitting next to the white round cheese was lightly peppered table water crackers and lots of salami. While I was devouring what was in front of me I almost forgot about the amazing dinner that was to come.

          Soon enough I was seated at the table saying grace with the rest of my family, looking out my grandmas window to the beautiful ocean she had a perfect view to. I was lost in thought but Before I knew it a perfectly roasted and seasoned whole duck stuffed with apples and celery, was placed in front of me. Soon after, my step mom placed the steaming Brussels sprouts and cheesy mushroom scalloped potatoes on the table.

I cut into the perfect, medium rare duck and tasted it. The ducks texture was perfect as well as the salty and slightly spicy seasoning. Next I took a large serving of the cheesy mushroom scalloped potatoes and a heap of the lightly seasoned Brussels sprouts. The potatoes were warm and had so many flavors, and the hot Brussels sprouts were seasoned perfectly. 

I somehow finished my huge dinner; barely coming up for air might I add. I thought I was done until my Grandma came out with her famous Chocolate Mousse. She placed the large glass bowl on the table and topped the mousse with some chocolate shavings. I obviously couldn't resist, and took a large serving.

The mousse was decadent, yet light and airy. After I took seconds I realized that in that one dinner I must have gained 10 pounds.

The End.