Lake Lanier Islands Resort Blog

Serves 6
Paired with Stone Cellar Pinot Grigio

For dressing:
12–13 anchovies
4 egg yolks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
4 cups olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons warm water
11⁄2 cups Parmesan cheese

For tomato concassée:
4 Roma tomatoes, diced w/seeds removed
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 ounce fresh basil, chopped into a
chiffonade (rolls of several leaves cut
into small, ragged strips)
salt
black pepper

For balsamic reduction:
16 ounces balsamic vinegar

For black olive topaz:
1 loaf sourdough bread, thinly sliced
2 ounces olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
8 ounces kalamata black olives
1 ounce fresh basil chiffonade
salt
black pepper

For salad:
3 hearts of Romaine lettuce
6 ounces Parmesan cheese
8 ounces Caesar dressing
4 ounces balsamic reduction
12 ounces tomato concassée
pesto oil to taste

To prepare dressing: Combine anchovies, egg yolks, lemon juice, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Blend ingredients in warm water while slowly drizzling in olive oil. Blend until an emulsion is formed. Add salt, pepper and cheese, and blend again.

To prepare tomato concassée and topaz: Mix ingredients with a fork, and refrigerate.

To prepare crostini: Preheat oven to 400ºF. Mix tomato concassée, kalamata black olive topaz. Top thinly sliced bread, and toast for three minutes.

To prepare balsamic reduction: over low heat reduce until it has the consistency of syrup.

To plate: Preheat a barbecue grill. Chop Romaine lettuce hearts in half lengthwise. Brush pesto oil onto lettuce. Place lettuce on grill, and cook for about one minute on each side. Cut core out of lettuce, and place on a plate. Drizzle dressing and balsamic reduction over the top. Sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with crostini and tomato concassée.

Good Luck and Bon Appétit Executive Chef Anthony J. Burke C.E.C.

There was a time when spa treatments were only for the rich and famous. This is no longer true as more and more people enjoy spas and the relaxing environment they provide.

Your first visit is always challenging, so let me give you some information that will help you relax and avoid unwanted surprises.

Make your spa reservations in advance to make sure you have the treatment(s) and days of your choice. While scheduling your appointment specify the therapist gender to make sure you are comfortable during the treatment. Most spas have male and female technicians so it shouldn’t be a problem and keep in mind that you are ALWAYS professionally covered during your treatments.

If you are pregnant please notify the spa concierge to avoid any complications. Many spas require a note from your physician so make sure you have one with you if you are on vacation…

Cell phones and pagers must be turned off prior to entering a spa to ensure a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for all guests.

Please shower prior to your treatments. Most spas have lounges and amenities to facilitate this process.

Generally body treatments and massages are enjoyed without clothing; however, if for any reason you do not feel comfortable as such, know that disposable undergarments are ALWAYS available for your convenience.

Alcohol is not recommended before, during or immediately following spa treatments.

In a resort environment gratuities are automatically added to your spa services. It is always a good practice to ask prior to your visit to avoid any “surprises”.

If you invite your child to the spa, please verify their children policies prior to your visit.

Understand the spa cancellation policies, as you may be charged full price if you do not cancel on time, which is normally 24 hours in advance.

Have fun and relax…… You will get use to it very quickly!!!!

Aline Long