Pie!

Before …

After …

Recipe to follow (when I have permission from the author)!

Au revoir,
k*

Weekend of Promise

This weekend is full of promise, the restful kind, the good kind …

Friday || A good, full day of work followed by a charming night-in with husband.  Wine from wine weekend and an oh-so-delicious portion of goat cheese to start.  Next up we have a handful of smart hors dourves.  Then, fettuccini with a rose sauce and a side of roasted red pepper and onion spinach salad.  To end the night, a piece of ‘mama kate’s old fashioned cheesecake.’  What could be better?  I know!  Add sweatpants, a cozy blanket, late night hot chocolate and popcorn, a cuddle, and a video rental from 2Q.  Exhale.

Saturday || A tip to the Bay for a gift and a gown in anticipation of the big day for dear friends Smita and Simon.  Afternoon visit to the Great Hall for vows and visions.  Eat, eat, eat … dance, dance, dance.  Late night / early morning stroll around the city for Nuit Blanche, in particular a big orange glowing exibit by an old high school friends.  In bed by dawn.  Exhale.

Sunday || Nothing.  Then freechurch.  Then nothing.  Exhale.

Am I right or am I right?  It’s looking good.

I also wanted to tip my hat to this week’s wine tastings.  This week’s wine tastings brought to you by wine weekend in Beamsville …

Cave Springs – 2007 Pinot Noir
On the nose, aromas of cherry menthol, cloves and star anise pierce through nuances of tilled earth; the wine is medium bodied with juicy, ripe, black cherry fruit up front and penetrating blackberry flavours bound to a core of firm, silken tannins in the middle; these tannins gently give way to a finish of tart red berry fruit.

Peninsula Ridge – 2007 Merlot
Aromas of dark plums, red berries and a touch of mint and clove. Very full, round and smooth texture with soft tannins, a slight cherry tartness gives way to softer plum and a hint of spice.

Happiness!

Au revoir,
Kate

O Holy Night

Tonight was met with a desire to eat cheesecake, drink red wine, and watch ‘When Harry Met Sally.’  Tonight was met with the melody and lyrics to a familiar tune …

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,

It is the night of Our dear Saviour’s birth.

Long lay the world In sin and error pining,

‘Til He appear’d And the soul felt its worth.

A thrill of hope The weary world rejoices,

For yonder breaks A new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! O, hear the angels’ voices!

O night divine, O night when Christ was born;

O night divine, O night, O night Divine.

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,

With glowing hearts By His cradle we stand.

So led by light of A star sweetly gleaming,

Here come the wise men From Orient land.

The King of Kings Lay thus in lowly manger;

In all our trials Born to be our friend.

He knows our need, To our weakness is no stranger,

Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!

Behold your King, Behold your King.

Truly He taught us To love one another;

His law is love And His gospel is peace.

Chains shall He break For the slave is our brother;

And in His name All oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy In grateful chorus raise we,

Let all within us Praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,

His power and glory Evermore proclaim.

His power and glory Evermore proclaim.