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1 February 2009
Some days for dinner, we do a simple picnic at home. No cooking, no fuss, no muss. Last night was one such night. There is pleasure to be found in good cheese, a bit of pate, a bottle of wine. It's all good
Our table set with different foodstuff.
I found some Rouy cheese, imported from France. It was good, although it was made with pasteurised cheese. Can't find any other kind of cheese around here, unfortunately. I also sliced a bit of old cheddar, a cheese kiwis do well. Cheese is not cheap, but it's good to splurge once in a while.
A baguette from the grocery store. Nothing to rave about, but good support for the cheese and the pate.
A bit of cucumber, some tomatoes, because you need veggies, don't you know?
Some smoked oysters, a treat, they are so good, rich, very nice with crackers.
Some sliced roast beef, also from the grocery store, they did it with Meaux mustard, it wasn't too bad, although always somewhat overcooked.
As for the wine, a Mud House Pinot Noir 2004, it is decidedly excellent! We purchased a case a few years back and we are running low, soon not to have anymore. It is unfortunate! But we've enjoyed it.
A good and simple meal. And no pots or pans to clean up afterwards!
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Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside. Mark Twain