Holiday Menu

I've started to come up with a holiday menu, just can't seem to get anyone to accept an invitation. Are they telling me something?

Starter:

• Warm Marcona almonds
• Lemon Garlic olives from Whole Foods
• Champagne or Proseco

Salad:

• Shaved fennel and orange salad

Entree:

• Thomas Keller's Braised Short Ribs with Whole Grain Mustard
• Parsnip and celery root puree

Cheese course:

• I'm still thinking about this one. A strong blue is a must (because I love it), an aged goat cheese, and then something mild and creamy

Dessert:

• I have options here and it will depend on who comes to dinner (if anyone) but I'm leaning toward tiramisu or trifle

Okay so the menu hasn't totally come together and I still have to select the wines (I'm not particularly good at that). But I hope I get the chance to make this menu. It may not be for the holidays but sometime when it's still cold outside.