This past Fall I did a post about the Second Annual PIC Auction called I Aint No French Maid! The biggest "ticket " item bid on was a dinner for eight, cooked in the Buyers home, totalling five courses. My Brother, who is a Chef with his own restaurant, Sul Mare in Tenants Harbor Maine, donated his services. I was elected to help prep and serve!
The lucky winners requested that I come attired as a French Maid....and being used to being accommodating...as most good Realtors are......
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Our dinner was this past Sunday evening just outside of Concord in Bow, NH.
We arrived at the house at 4:30 with a 6:00 dinner hour planned. 
I was dressed in appropriate attire!
We prepped for the Minestrone Soup, Caesar Salad and stuffing for the Shrimp and Lobster Ravioli (one of four entrees available) While I was chopping Kevin was proofing the bread!
Good Stuff!
The Menu
Tuscan Vegetable Minestrone
Caesar Salad
Potato Gnocchi with Maine Shrimp, Lobster and Tomato Basil Cream
CHOICE OF:
Asian Maine Shrimp Ravioli with Nantua
Wood Roasted Leg of Lamb with Fresh Tomato, Rosemary and Chianti
Honey Glazed Chicken Breast with Brodo
Haddock Picatta with Capers, Herbs, Lemon and Parmesan
:Dolce
Tiramisu Di Casa
They were a very happy group! 
Kevin took the time to explain all the courses and what they consisted of.
He even divulged a few "secrets" The dessert was the piece de' resistance. Everyones favorite...Tiramisu!
Everyone was satiated!
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I ain't no French Maid! 
But I tried!!
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Joan, You make a lovely French maid.
WOW Joan! You do in fact make a lovely French maid and Congratulations, What a great task you accomplished. That was so fun to read and see your interpretation. Daug on it, the old axiom is alive and well, "where there is a will, there is a way" and you certainly demonstrated that with wonderful panache! Well done.
Sincerely,
William
PS, Thank you for you super note today and just know how much you are appreciated.
Va Va Voom! I don't think I'm going to let my husband get around you, lady! :)
What a great time you must have had. Looks like all enjoyed themselves - and that menu is out of this world! I may have to take a side trip and go to your brother's restaurant!
Joan
Nope, you are no french maid. But if I had my way I would make sure the folks by you had their chance to make you the Queen of goodness and kindness that you are.
Your friend in Wisconsin
Tom Braatz
I'll bet they had a great time and good food was had by all.
Joan,
Thanks for bringing a smile to my face first thing this morning! You make a beautiful french maid however I think of you more as the lady of the manor.
WoW, what a menu! It looks like they had a beautiful dinner and a good time was had by all.
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Jo
Joan, with that menu, I wouldn't care if you showed up as a leper- but you look adorable in your outfit!!
Yummy that menu sounds awesome. Love your outfit Joan!
Beautiful spread and wonderful you and your brother bonding to make for a great dinner/auction. That menu made me hungry.
Well all I can say Mana...is that beauty is definately in the eye of the beholder! Thanks for the visit
Hi William... That was definately a lot of fun! So glad you're back!
Carol...he would definately treat you too...unfortunately his place is a good 3 1/2 hours from Boston (4hours from my house) He's a great cook though!
Hey Tom...Well...I'd definately consider taking a crown...with jewels? That's beter than a maid any day!
Hmmm...dangleberry...my little long haired dog gets those on occasion!
Jay...they had wine between (and during) each course...so by the end ....need I say more?
Hi Jo...It was a great evening. My brother had so much fun I think he will be donating again next year!
Thanks Laurie...that was my fashion statement for the year!
Monika...there's a looooong story behind that outfit! The first apron I ordered...looked like that in the picture...but came x rated!
Hi Sally...it was avery generous donation on his part. for a very good cause. Hopefully we can do it again!
You are so adorable Joan! Now you are one gal who knows how to jump in and have fun. I hope you are doing well. Have a wonderful night.
Hi Julie..with all the food service in my background I'm very comfortable with it...so it really is a lot of fun!
Hi Joni,
Yummy! What a delicious menu and I know it was a lot of fun. Great photos and post. Wish I could have joined you, now my stomach is growling!
Hi Cynthia..he's a great cook! For sure!
Love the French Maid outfit! The menu looks wonderful! I just had lunch and now hungry again! I'm glad it was a sucess!!!
Great title too! I'm getting very hungry thinking about that menu. Well done.
Hi Lysa....I'll have to take a picture of the first apron I got...not what I ordered. Definately x rated!!
Thanks Georgina...will be having dinner at his restaurant on Saturday!
Joan - This must have been a great function, with a good looking French Maid of sort.
Marzena...Thanks so much for stopping by. A good time was had by All!
Hi, Joan,
You got me with the title... I'm now a subscriber! That brother of yours... available is he? Great idea!
Carol:
How fun, I have been to some 3-5 star restaurants and the menu's were not as impressive as the one you and your brother offered. Hope you get lots of referrals.
Jan...Actually he is available(dating but it isn't serious) And he cooks!
L&L..Why thank you!! I will pass that on. He will be pleased!
WOOHOO....love the apron...LOL!! It sounds like a wonderful dinner!
Hey Debra..I thought the apron was very flattering!! Yes, it was a great dinner!!
Oh, I like the outfit Joan. I wish they had a photo of your brother's place on that site (the drawing looked nice though). It sounds like a delicious meal. Wish I could have been there.
Hi Frank...it was really a very fun evening everyone had a ball! Including the chef!