Summer Solstice June 18, 2016
Host : Anna Attendees: Jacquie, Reem, Julie, Andrea, special guest, Marisa! The peonies won centre stage. This is the pinot noir we didn't get to in case any of you want to try it. G. Marquis The Silver Line Pinot Noir Pinot Noir VINTAGES#: 258673 $19.95 Theme : Pinot Noir vs Sauvignon Blanc - white or red wine with fish ? The consensus was white. Appetizer : Chickpea Shawarma Dip http://minimalistbaker.com/chickpea-shawarma-dip/ Paired with : Rustenberg 2015 Petit Verdot Ros̩ ($13.95 - #451773) Рraspberry, cranberry, watermelon, sweet mid with nice berry finish. Main Course: Cedar plank smoked Icelandic cod with cilantro/lime/ chilli butter. http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/04/grilling-planked-whitefish-with-cilantro-lime-recipe.html. Grilled crispy tofu with cilantro walnut pesto. Side dish: ratatouille (recipe images attached), ciabatta baguette. Wines in order: Ja...