Part 2 can be found here -http://zippysauce.blogspot.com/2008/07/saturday-night-amy-isnt-part-2.html
"Not low calorie..." As I wrote in my earlier post, I was providing the dessert for the evening and went with a personal favourite that exposes my British heritage - Scones (tea biscuits), Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam. The key to this is the Devonshire clotted cream, the best way I can describe it is imagine a heavy cream with the consistency of butter. It was very rich and extremely fattening, but really good.
"But you only live once!" Devonshire cream was a new experience for Mick and Amy. I think Amy was really enjoying it until she read the label on the cream and saw the calories/grams of fat per tablespoon.
"Drink fast" Mick and Amy provided the wine to go with my little slice of Britain - a 1996 Stone Church Icewine. Mick also broke out a set of Icewine glasses made completely out of ice which was a unique experience.
"Nice box"The Icewine was unfortunately a bit past prime and taste slightly off because of this. Due to this I will not be reviewing the wine as it is unfair to judge the wine in this state. I think this might have been a case of "holding it for a special occasion" for too long. So if have a 'special' bottle that has been down on your wine rack for awhile, think about enjoying sooner than later.
"Full view"
It was fun to use the Ice glasses but they are definitely a one shot deal. Mick refilled his and he a "melty" crisis on his hands shortly after.
"The details" The Ice glasses also were interesting they would slide along the table as you tried to grab them but in our drunken state, that was part of the fun.
The evening was very enjoyable. Thanks to Mick for all his hard work in preparing dinner - excellent as always. We were blessed with two exceptionally good wines and finally got to enjoy our 'usual' Saturday night together for the first time in a long while.
Cheers!
Mark
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