The new coffee
shop The Coffee Bloc at Buitenverwachting
One of the
magnificent Eagle owls that nest in their oaks each year
A welcoming
glass of Buiten Bubbly
Chilling by
the pond
We renew
acquaintances, greet friends and get to know new faces
Some serious
discussions about the excellent Sauvignon Blanc
Hermann
Kirschbaum' the Cellarmaster with front of house stalwart Katrina Pietersen and
Hanna Hoffmann who works for the Coffee Bloc
Fresh local
Oysters with Strawberry Mignonette Caviar
2009 Cabernet
Franc for tasting on the barrel, help yourself
The Loose
Cannon Chenin blend was excellent
Executive Chef
Edgar Osojnik in his kitchen, overseeing the preparation of the canapés
One of the
chefs loading up one of the many platters that came out to tempt us.
What was on
each tray – absolutely delicious if a tiny bit dangerous to eat with all that
flaky pastry which exploded with each mouthful:
Kitchen staff Robin de Jongh and Shanice Gouws, arranging the food
From the top:
Chicken galantine; duck liver pate; bocconcini and tomato skewer; Pear and blue
cheese; more bocconcini; tuna sushi
Hard to decide
but there was plenty and plenty of choice
ustice Blosé, keeping us well supplied with wonderful food
It was a
lovely long summer evening
Now we are at
the red wines and lots of chatting and teasing was going on.
Brad Paton, the
winemaker, to the right of Lynne, had
just become a father for the second time on Monday
And finally
the showstopper red blend Christine 2002
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus cc, 2012
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