Friday, December 28, 2012

A Wonderful time with dear old friends

We had a super time with Don and Elaine last night and they treated us to martinis with a choice of premium gins...we chose "Old Raj".  It seems the Scottish Whiskey companies are now doing fancy gins...who knew?  Not us but of course the Curlings are up on all such things!

We had lovely appies to start and especially some salmon jerky from Finest at Sea that is only rarely available....wow!  We're definitely going to try to get our hands on some of that.  Then,  the main course was especially for me (since Jim got treated with pasta last time) halibut,  white and green asparagus with chanterelle mushrooms,  and creamy mashed potatoes.  Yum!

Dessert was Elaine's wonderful baking and some very special rum balls.

Thanks so much, guys!  It was a very memorable evening and your place was so cosy.

Jim and Elaine

Elaine, Don, Janice

Elaine, Don

The gin!

Don enjoying a martini

Janice enjoying a martini

 The wonderful salmon jerky!



Don gave Elaine this carafe last year for Christmas.  It's very tall and holds two bottles.  Last night it was filled with some wonderful Alderley Merlot.  When the wine is gone the two faces appear....very cool!