Birthday Cake, Pairings, and More

The gray skies and damp, cold air reminds me of Illinois at this time of the year.  Every now and then, the sun pokes out of the clouds, lighting up the hillsides and lake below Scott and Stephanie's house.  We are in New York's Finger Lake region.  

Janet and company enjoyed a delicious gluten free birthday cake.  Mmmmm, how I would like to have that recipe!!  For the frosting too, please. 

 

We were treated to a wine and food pairing yesterday.  With shiny wine glasses lined up, we were taught the various looks, smells, and tastes of wines and how the wine accents the food.  Sweet wine with blue cheese.  Who woulda thought?  But it works!!  A tasty raw oyster with white sparkling wine, some goat cheese with a Sauvignon blanc, sauteed mushrooms and Pinot Noir.  Then on to "dinner", pairing steak with cabrenet sauvignon, the unusual combination of riesling ice and goat cheese, finishing with a port and chocolate decadence.  

We finished the evening with family gathered round, more food, more wine, and gut-busting laughter through a game of "Cards Against Humanity".  Two more days of vacation left!!

Thank you Scott and Stephanie for a fun experience!