Simple Breakfast

Sliced figs with mascapone cheese on crostini with a Bellini cocktail or  an espresso.

Black Truffle Risotto

I was always a fan of using truffle oil in my cooking, according to critics around the world, is a cheap imitation for the real thing. However,I was lucky to try this interpretation of the classic Italian dish covered in shavings of pure black truffles. This sent tears rolling down my cheeks. The art of risotto is in the preparation of the rice and in this dish each morsel was soft and fluffy and the shavings of black truffle added a rich flavor. I wonder if my dogs could be trained to hunt truffles? Hmmm! Molly would eat them before I could take them from her, Bella couldn't be bothered, because she usually has her own agenda when we get into the woods and Blue would just as soon take a nap in the warm sunshine instead of hunting anything.

Maybe I'll be lucky and get a second helping...Now what wine to choose?

Versatile Blogger Award

I've met some amazing and interesting people through my blog and it was a great surprise  to find that I have been honoured with The Versatile Blogger Award. Tracey at Breathing English Air kindly present me with this prestigious award and in accepting I need to follow a few simple rules.

1. add the award to your blog
2. Thank the blogger who gave you the award
3. Mention 7 random things about yourself
4. List the rules
5. Pass the Award to15 bloggers
6. inform each of those 15 by leaving a comment on their blog

Seven random things about myself

1. Ilove to travel
2. I enjoy good wine and sharing with friends.
3. I like to visit big cities but love living in the country.
4. I like to cook because I love to eat!
5. I'm a dog person.
6. I try to learn something new everyday.
7. I never, never, never, never give up!

I have forwaded The Versatile Blogger Award to:
http://janet-bassetmomma.blogspot.com/
http://charleneandstorm.blogspot.com/
http://oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm.blogspot.com/
http://rachel-velazquez.blogspot.com/
http://theacreofmisfits.blogspot.com/
http://rollingthunderranch.blogspot.com/

Everyone thinks they're a wine critic

Tasting Day

A great turn out for the barrel tasting. Two hundred people came for the tasting. It was a beautiful day, a little chill in the air. People came stood by the fireplace, sipped wine,and picked on snacks prepared by Chef Jeff. There was delicious risotto with assorted  toppings. We also had Figs stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in prosciutto.
I always like to end great days like this with a quiet walk through the vineyard,

Barrel Tasting



Barrel Tasting

Having a tasting this weekend. We'll be in the barrel room sampling wine before its bottled.

Guardians Angels

Our Guardian Angel