I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. I know I did! I wish I ate a little cleaner, but I’m still quite happy with the way things turned out. Even though I ate dinner at home each night, I splurged a bit Saturday. It was delicious, though I forgot how much more I prefer alfredo to pesto.
On Saturday, Kevin and I had three other couples over for a wine tasting. (Have you noticed yet that we love hosting???) Each couple brought a bottle above and below $15, which is a lot of wine, not that I’m complaining.
Since it was a cabernet sauvignon tasting, I set out brie and white cheddar. I also made a garlic and artichoke white bean dip, which I served with veggies and pita wedges.
Of course, red wine always goes well with dark chocolate. I served up a version of Laura’s chocolate zucchini muffins. I mushed up some raspberries to use in place of applesauce, and then I added a few more berries for good measure. Raspberry and dark chocolate? Sounds like a perfect wine compliment to me!
As you can see from the bags, this was a blind tasting. Kevin and my bottles took 1st and 3rd place. Luckily, the the cheaper bottle won. Gotta’ love it when that happens!
What was the best thing you did this weekend?
March 12, 2012 at 6:17 am
I hosted a monthly Supper Club with some of my friends. I’m going to suggest we do a blind taste testing at our next dinner. We always drink wine so why not?
March 12, 2012 at 7:06 am
The best thing I did this weekend? Hmmm. The best thing FOR me? Probably walking around in the amazing weather yesterday with my friend for a few hours. What I thought was the best thing to do at the time? Jagerbombs at 1:00 at night at a bar with my friends after a long afternoon of drinking and eating. I guess it depends on when you ask this question?
March 12, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Ha, I hear ya. When people left, I thought the leftover chocolate muffins were a good idea. Now, not so much…
March 12, 2012 at 7:06 am
That sounds like a fun night – I’m a Cab girl too.
March 12, 2012 at 8:25 am
girl where was I? I would have joined you in a heart beat. hehe.
March 12, 2012 at 9:03 am
I need to take a wine class.
a tasting class.
a THIS IS WHAT NICE WINE TASTES LIKE, LADY course
March 12, 2012 at 9:04 am
I’ve been to one tasting that was a blind tasting. Kind of interesting to do it that way. You are less likely to go for what you normally would.
March 12, 2012 at 11:05 am
What a good idea using raspberries in the muffins! I’m going to try that next time I do them too.
I’ve been wanting to do a wine dinner for the longest time. I love seeing what others’ favorite “affordable” wines are. So many wines to try, so little time…
March 12, 2012 at 11:09 am
I love wine tastings – we’re doing one on Sunday for my March “Girls’ night out” which is really an afternoon out, but whatever! It’s also a wine-making party, so it should be a blast!
March 12, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Wine making? That puts a unique spin on things. Sounds fun!
March 12, 2012 at 11:22 am
March 12, 2012 at 5:07 pm
Oh yeah? Great minds drink alike.
March 12, 2012 at 11:39 am
Sometimes a little splurge is needed
Red wine and dark chocolate.. mmm!
March 12, 2012 at 11:48 am
I’ve had a couple wine tasting parties and they are so fun!
Yours looks like a blast!
March 12, 2012 at 5:07 pm
I think everyone enjoyed it.
March 12, 2012 at 11:58 am
what a fun saturday night! love the idea for a blind wine tasting party and cab is my fave!
March 12, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Oooo I love me a good wine tasting party! Also love when the cheaper wines are the best ones.
March 12, 2012 at 2:53 pm
What a fun wine tasting idea! I’m going to have to steal this and use it as an excuse to entertain!
March 12, 2012 at 4:48 pm
This looks like so much fun! I think I may borrow this idea.
March 13, 2012 at 2:16 am
Sounds like a lovely weekend! I spent my weekend visiting and meeting more of my boyfriend’s family in Arizona. Was really nice to meet everyone I hadn’t met yet and spend time with everyone else. Your photos are GORGEOUS!
March 13, 2012 at 4:44 am
Thats such a good idea for a party! Will have to try that when I’m back home! This weekend I attended a fashion party then spent Saturday and Sunday dying from a hangover so not as productive as I would have liked! Haha! But what can you do!
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