Social Butterfly!

So much to write about, so little time to write about it!

I've never had such a busy December, it actually started in November with the fireworks and then really ramped up towards the end of November with every single weekend (Friday and Saturday and Sunday!) booked up with various events, crafty things or get togethers - and it's set to continue until halfway through January!

A couple of highlights have been;

Helen and Heidi's Christmas crafts - Helen made a fabulous wreath and you'll see more of my efforts shortly!
Bernie's birthday - a 2 day event involving a 10+ hour Twilight fest, furry wine (sparkly was the word I was searching for and couldn't find) and a meal at The Thai Elephant with good friends
Handel's Messiah at the Royal Hall - an evening of culture with Kevin, Ray and Ken
Beaujolais Nouveau Evening at Mirabelle's - as I included the menu for the Burgandy Evening back in April I think it's only fair to do the same for the Beaujolais event (and this time I'll also include the wine - John Butterwick of Winetalks was both knowledgeable and entertaining!).

Le Menu

Amouse Bouche

Wine soaked bread baked with pieces of spicy sausage

Beaujolais Noveau - Georges Debouf 2012

 

Entrees:
Rillette de Canard, legumes aigre doux

Duck Rillette with sweet pickled vegetables

Beaujolais Blanc - Reserve des 7 Pieces, Vieilles Vignes 2010

 

Nos Suites:

Saucisse de Toulouse au lentil

Toulouse sausage & lentil stew

Beaujolias Villages - Chateau des Vierres, Georges Deboeuf 2011

 

Desserts:

Poire au vin rouge, tarte au chocolat

Poached pear, chocolate tart

Vin chaud - French hot spiced wine

 

Forthcoming things to look forward to include putitng the Christmas decorations up, decorating the office, St Mike's Light up a Life, annual Christmas shopping and lunch with Bernie, Christmas drinks with work, work Christmas party, masquerade ball, Christmas concert at the Royal Hall and many evenings getting together with friends - all in the next two and a half weeks!

 

I'll try to write about some of them as and when (and if) I find time!