This time we experienced "Food on a Stick". Mark got a new barbecue for his birthday, so of course the men had to inspect it.
We started with assorted cheeses: Fontina, smoked chili Cheddar and Havarti on pretzel sticks.
Assorted Italian meats wrapped with creamy cheese around bread-sticks.
Greek Sticks: Kalamata olives, Jerusalem feta & marinated mushrooms.
Spinach and lobster ravioli on a stick.
Grilled shrimp on a skewer.
Meatballs on a stick.
Seasoned corn on a stick.
Grilled veggies & potatoes on skewers.
Sundried tomato chicken sausage & Andouille chicken sausage corn dogs with dipping sauces.
Frozen yogurt-covered blueberries on a stick.
Apple slice on a stick with salted caramel dipping sauce.
Cheesecake with chocolate ganache on a stick.
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| The numbers represent the carafes not the winning order |
They asked us to bring a Tempranillo which turned out to be a difficult wine for the huge variety of flavors we experienced. Of course the Shetlers won with their 2011 Hatcher Tempranillo out of Calavaras County. The Wades came in second with a 2005 Prado Enea Muga Rioja from Spain. We came in dead last (not bitter am I?) with a 2003 Parador from Napa.
