November 23, 2014
What a wonderful event I enjoyed as I sampled champagne last weekend. I do love bubbly, BTW, so this event was perfect for me. And how did this come about?
My friend belongs to La-Chaine Seattle, the local chapter of Chaine des Rotisseurs. I was excited to attend this event not only to sample 15 bubblies but also to meet a group totally engaged around wine and food.
Here’s a quote from their website that says it all, “Most of our memorable time usually starts around the dinner table, with a few good bottles of wine, authentic and delicious food and a lively conversation that heats up as the dinner goes on. Also it is often a time where passion, romance and friendship are sealed. This is what we are all about, a gastronomical Society where members understand these values and like to share with each other their passion and strengthen the bond that brings our members together.”
The sampling and tasting included many bottles of Veuve Cliquot, of course. And another label I like, Perrier Jouet.
Veuve
Perrier-Jouet
I have fond memories of sharing a bottle of this wine when I traveling to Provence with my sister for a week long cooking school.. It was our first activity!
As your holiday entertaining season begins, bring on the bubbly. It creates smiles and immediately signifies a special occasion is happening NOW. What could be better. I’ll be baking a pecan pie from a Mark Bittman recipe that is a custard style. Then an appetizer of beets created with a spiralizer, my latest, favorite kitchen device.
Mark Bittman
Beets are something I love and using the spiralizer I have found new ways to prepare them like this appetizer recipe.
Sparkling Cider Glazed Roasted Beet Noodles with Crispy Shallots
And I also wish everyone a wonderful and special Thanksgiving that celebrates conversation, stories and favorite recipes shared with those you love. Remember me as a champagne lover! I’ll certainly toast all of you this coming holiday.
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