Congratulations Susannah! Here's what she wrote, and why I chose her:
As a working woman I would like to have an easy oven type meal with only a bit of stove top (which can be used as leftovers the following days as well), and some kind of light dessert. I know almost nothing about wines, but dry whites are my favorite.
You should choose me because many people my age are unfortunately not adventurous cooks - and most men that age are not adventurous eaters.
So I spent some time thinking up a meal that would be fairly easy, mostly in-the-oven, with a simple, refreshing dessert. Here goes, Susannah, and best of luck with getting acquainted with "a gent you might meet".
A Meal for Susannah
· Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin with White Wine and Onions
· Baby Spinach with White Beans and Pancetta
· Twice Cooked Potatoes
· Iced Blackberries and Raspberries
Wine Suggestions
Susannah said she likes "dry whites" - my personal bias is towards reds, but here are a few whites that are dry and truly good with this meal:
· Albino Armani Pinot Grigio (2001)
· PlumpJack Reserve Chardonnay (2004)
· La Casa dell'Orco Greco di Tufo (2000)
And here are some reds:
· Frontier Red (2004)
· Three Thieves Zinfandel (2002)
· Indaba Merlot (2004)
And, as an added bonus, some behind-the-scenes photos of the meal can be seen here.