Cameron Estates
With Roy & Deb
Part 1 – The Meal
I posted a few pictures right after this evening in June – and promised you more.
If you are interested in the history of this estate, click here.
In short, The grand 1805 mansion was built by President McKinley’s great-great grandfather and was the rural retreat of Simon Cameron and his descendants. The Camerons were one of the most influential families of the Civil War and Victorian America. The Mansion has held lavish parties for visiting dignitaries and Republican governors in Pennsylvania and was converted to an Inn in 1981.
We entered through the brick verandah.
A view of the verandah from our table.
The setting of our table was delightful and peaceful with a beautiful view of the grounds.
Roy was the only one to order an appetizer – of which we all tasted. It had the texture of Pennsylvania Dutch Scrapple.
Crab Pon Haus
A twist on a Pennsylvania Classic Made of Crab, Buckwheat and Cornmeal served with Dilled Cucumber-Onion Aioli and Roasted Corn Compote
My iced tea.
Each of us chose this special as our meal.
This tomato soup was delicious. I think I said, “Oh, yum” with every spoonful.
Our salad was a mix of greens, tomatoes, pine nuts and goat cheese.
Petit Filet and Crab Cake
Deb’s choice
Grilled 5oz Filet of Beef Topped with Roasted Shallot-bourbon Butter and Accompanied by Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Creole-dill Rémoulade Sauce
Raspberry Long Island Duck
My choice
Half semi-boneless duck topped with a raspberry agrodoice.
Marinated Grilled Hangar Steak
Roy & Cerwin’s choice
Marinated Grilled Hanging Loin Steak Served with Red Wine Peppercorn Demi-Glace.
We enjoyed coffee in Cameron Estate cups.
The container on the left held the cream.
Roy and Deb bought each of us one of these cups.
Deb and I never turn down crème brûlée when it is on the menu.
Cerwin’s raspberry cheese cake
Roy’s chocolate and whipped cream dessert.
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Tomorrow night I will post photos taken during a short walk around the grounds.
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