Wonders of Wine and Food

 They Call The Wind Maria

Saturday was a lovely sunny day in the lower mainland of British Columbia. We had high hopes for Sunday. Sunday was our dear friends Ken's birthday. Following Dr Henry guideline we could celebrate the event outdoors in Ken and Jane's backyard.

Sadly the day would turn out to provide the worst weather in weeks.  A cold wet windy day. The wind reminded me of the song They Call the Wind Maria. How were we going to celebrate the day and yet stay within the guidelines?

The wind was not really strong enough to call it Maria but it was cold. The solution hold the small party in the garage with the door open.

Ken backed his classic Beaumont out of the garage for the event.  Tables and chairs were set up. The wine bottles arranged along the garage shelf. We were all set.

We started the celebration off by presenting Ken with his gift. A bottle of fortified wine Tribute from Chaberton Winery. Barbara and I had recently visited the winery and tasted this amazing port-style wine.

For those who prefered red Jane and Ken provided a very nice 2017 Interurban Cabernet Foch from Seaside Pearl. I was the only one preferring White. I enjoyed the Secret Society from Black Market winery.

Jane provided a hot Crack Dip appie made with cream cheese, ranch dressing, sour cream, bacon bits and green onions. It was indeed good!. There were asl cheese and crackers.

We finished off the event with coffee and Wonder Balls. 

Despite the cold, the rain and the wind it was a memorable and successful birthday party for 4. 

Monday just like Saturday was a beautiful Sunny day.