I wouldn't say we are snowed in, but we do have a few inches of snow on the roads and are expecting quite a bit more between now and tomorrow mid-day--part of this big white mass that is gliding over half the country in the form of snow and tornadoes. So, while I stay snug in my house today, taking care of what work comes my way and watching Daughter #2 gleefully enjoying her snow day, I will begin the process of obsessing about the Pantasia dinner I will be hosting on Friday. More about that process later. First, here is the menu: •Appetizer Cheesecake--a rich savory cheesecake flavored with marinated artichoke hearts and surrounded by a phyllo crust •Scallop cakes with tomato jam--I have talked about these little tasty bits before. The tomato jam will finish them nicely, I think. •Jamaican shrimp or gazpacho served in shot glasses--or maybe both. We'll see how industrious I feel on Friday. •Asian Beef Salad--an incredible concoction that takes at least an hour to reduce the o...