Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Thanksgiving Mountain Bike
Hi everyone, Mike had the great idea that we should look into mountain biking in Pismo. It appears Montana de Oro SP is only about 15 minutes north. Definitely some trail options and they mention climbing :)
Here are a couple links, who's in???
http://mountainbikeslocounty.com/?cat=10 |
Trail Map
Tour Da Vino 2011
We made our annual trek to Rio Del Mar again this year. Three years ago we started our wine tasting night and this year's theme was a real winner....Tour Da Vino. Everyone's mission this year was to pick a country/ region for wine. Then prepare to bring a wine and a food from said region. The turn out was awesome!
Again this year we were joined by the Davis Clan. This made for a total of 8 regions. Everyone was given passports and ask to comment about the food and wine. A little pop quiz was thrown in and you had to draw your flag!
Jessica & Creed started off with Italy. Everyone sat noshing on an antipasti platter while trying to dial up the internet on their cell phones to find their flag! Their wines were Sangiovese di Toscana, Lasorda Red Wine 2006.
Next up Argentina - Joe & Brittney served up Chicken kebabs with chimichurri sauce along with Gazela Vinho Verde ( a light white wine) spicy with light wine is a great pairing.
Germany followed - Tom & I pulled out some mini Reubans (okay a German guy in New York invented them) paired with a Riesling, DR Loosen Bros Riesling 2010. Who knew sour & sweet work so well in wine and food.
Thomas and Molly wowed the crowd with their presentation of the Portlandia Region (pacific northwest). I am going to have to watch that show. St Innocent Pinot Noir 2009 served with grilled Cheese Sandwiches with apple butter (the apple orchard is plowed with a Prius). Oysters raised organically with friends. I am sure they had a white wine but I failed to write it down so if anyone wants to add please do!
On to Portugal!! Amy and Randy made this choice to touch on Amy's heritage. Delicious ribs simmered in a crockpot with wine & lemon showing off the flavor of the pork. Together paired with Altano Douro Reserva 2006.
Next Spain. Jack & Stacy who were given a pass but did not accept came through with probably the most labor intensive dish....Empanadas! Delicious paired with Volverer 2007. At this point we learned that Gazela white wine will remove red wine from carpets...good to know!!
Chile was chosen by Jenn & Jamo. Jenn served up some great carnitas (thanks Jenn for making so much lunch the next day was great too!!) The wines they chose were Amaral: Chardonnay 2007 and Montgraas Reserva Cabernet Franc 2009.
Last but not least Jamie & Shawn shut the evening down with France. Jamie made chocolate truffles with the finest of ingredients, along with dessert cheeses. Their wines were Monthelie - Pinot Noir 2008 and some bubbly Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne.
Tom made his annual presentations of gifts he had collected through the year. Another interesting touch was the manservants or Annual Pras Classic Golf Tournament losers. These gentlemen made sure everyone got their pours and food.
We have to thank everyone for putting forth such effort. It is going to take a lot of thinking to top this one!
Enjoy the home movies!
Again this year we were joined by the Davis Clan. This made for a total of 8 regions. Everyone was given passports and ask to comment about the food and wine. A little pop quiz was thrown in and you had to draw your flag!
Jessica & Creed started off with Italy. Everyone sat noshing on an antipasti platter while trying to dial up the internet on their cell phones to find their flag! Their wines were Sangiovese di Toscana, Lasorda Red Wine 2006.
Next up Argentina - Joe & Brittney served up Chicken kebabs with chimichurri sauce along with Gazela Vinho Verde ( a light white wine) spicy with light wine is a great pairing.
Germany followed - Tom & I pulled out some mini Reubans (okay a German guy in New York invented them) paired with a Riesling, DR Loosen Bros Riesling 2010. Who knew sour & sweet work so well in wine and food.
Thomas and Molly wowed the crowd with their presentation of the Portlandia Region (pacific northwest). I am going to have to watch that show. St Innocent Pinot Noir 2009 served with grilled Cheese Sandwiches with apple butter (the apple orchard is plowed with a Prius). Oysters raised organically with friends. I am sure they had a white wine but I failed to write it down so if anyone wants to add please do!
On to Portugal!! Amy and Randy made this choice to touch on Amy's heritage. Delicious ribs simmered in a crockpot with wine & lemon showing off the flavor of the pork. Together paired with Altano Douro Reserva 2006.
Next Spain. Jack & Stacy who were given a pass but did not accept came through with probably the most labor intensive dish....Empanadas! Delicious paired with Volverer 2007. At this point we learned that Gazela white wine will remove red wine from carpets...good to know!!
Chile was chosen by Jenn & Jamo. Jenn served up some great carnitas (thanks Jenn for making so much lunch the next day was great too!!) The wines they chose were Amaral: Chardonnay 2007 and Montgraas Reserva Cabernet Franc 2009.
Last but not least Jamie & Shawn shut the evening down with France. Jamie made chocolate truffles with the finest of ingredients, along with dessert cheeses. Their wines were Monthelie - Pinot Noir 2008 and some bubbly Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne.
Tom made his annual presentations of gifts he had collected through the year. Another interesting touch was the manservants or Annual Pras Classic Golf Tournament losers. These gentlemen made sure everyone got their pours and food.
We have to thank everyone for putting forth such effort. It is going to take a lot of thinking to top this one!
Enjoy the home movies!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Fantasy Trophies!
Since we'll all be together at Thanksgiving - this seems like a good time to catch up on the trophies and pass them to there rightful owners!? :)
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Ahhh, The Joy of Saturday Football
Friday, September 2, 2011
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