Sandro’s best friend and his beautiful wife have made a brave decision to pack their bags and make London their new home for a few years (Well we hope it’s only a few years).
We wanted to spend one more night with them, just the 4 of us, and what better way to spend the evening than at O&O café for their Boschendal Wine tasting and food pairing event.
Boschendal and Billingham wines were presented to each of us and we were encouraged to rate each wine as well as use our noses to smell and guess the flavours of each wine and of course, offer them any feedback.
Whilst everyone was settling down, home-made focaccia’s were offered to all the guests.
We wanted to spend one more night with them, just the 4 of us, and what better way to spend the evening than at O&O café for their Boschendal Wine tasting and food pairing event.
Boschendal and Billingham wines were presented to each of us and we were encouraged to rate each wine as well as use our noses to smell and guess the flavours of each wine and of course, offer them any feedback.
Whilst everyone was settling down, home-made focaccia’s were offered to all the guests.
I had a smoked salmon and cream cheese slice and a couple of bites of Sandro’s cheesy focaccia. Sandro had the same as me and also nibbled on a slice of the beef focaccia pizza.
None of us are wine connoisseurs but we sure as hell acted like we knew a helluva lot more than we actually did. Sandro, Amz and Kyle swirled and smelt the wine with such enthusiasm that I couldn’t resist capturing them in the act.
None of us are wine connoisseurs but we sure as hell acted like we knew a helluva lot more than we actually did. Sandro, Amz and Kyle swirled and smelt the wine with such enthusiasm that I couldn’t resist capturing them in the act.
For mains there was an amazing spread of all sorts from veg pasta, roast fillet and chicken, baby potatoes, grilled Mediterranean veggies drizzled in olive oil, fresh garden salad and the star of the show… Fresh Dorado- grilled to perfection and ever so succulent.
Dessert a buffet… just because I’m a sugar-aholic I indulged and served myself a little bit of everything and the things that I couldn’t fit into my bowl, I made sure Sanj had them in his.
And just because once you start on the sugary slope, you can’t get off until you’re about to puke… I went and dished a plate of 'healthier' treats- fruits and dates (my favs) but I did manage to share with the others- lucky them.
We ended up ordering a case of wine which Gaby (Sandro’s dad) so kindly paid for us which made the evening that much sweeter. Thanks Gabz- We'll share a glass or two together :)
It was a truly wonderful night and I can speak on behalf and Sanj and I - the next O&O cafe wine tasting event... our names will be top of the list!!
The BT’s, Kyle & Amz, we’re seriously going to miss you both but thank heavens for Skype, Viber and Facetime we will be able to chat regularly. We wish you all the best as you embark on your new venture and this new chapter in your book of married life.
Forever in our hearts and we’ll see you soon- no doubt!
Lots of hugs and kisses
Until next time
Vanilla Roses x
And just because once you start on the sugary slope, you can’t get off until you’re about to puke… I went and dished a plate of 'healthier' treats- fruits and dates (my favs) but I did manage to share with the others- lucky them.
We ended up ordering a case of wine which Gaby (Sandro’s dad) so kindly paid for us which made the evening that much sweeter. Thanks Gabz- We'll share a glass or two together :)
It was a truly wonderful night and I can speak on behalf and Sanj and I - the next O&O cafe wine tasting event... our names will be top of the list!!
The BT’s, Kyle & Amz, we’re seriously going to miss you both but thank heavens for Skype, Viber and Facetime we will be able to chat regularly. We wish you all the best as you embark on your new venture and this new chapter in your book of married life.
Forever in our hearts and we’ll see you soon- no doubt!
Lots of hugs and kisses
Until next time
Vanilla Roses x