the weekend compendium

This past weekend was a little bit all over the place. I don't even know where to start from. The cooking was minimal, except for the Barossa chicken. The rest was more of a simple "tapeo" which started with an always resuscitating "jamón ibérico de bellota" (acorn fed ham).

A few "boquerones" (anchovies), Cantimpalo chorizo and some holy goat cheese completed our Sunday lunch. Of course, our rye caraway sourdough had to be there. Saturday saw a more Frenchy selection, which definitely made a very happy duetto: Valette foie gras and duck rillettes, followed by a simple and nutritious casserole with Toulouse sausage.

A bottle of Deisen's 2006 G.S.M. (50% Grenache, 30% Shyraz, 20% Mataro) was a great companion for such a rewarding palatal pseudo-European trip. While visiting the Barossa a couple of years ago we tried it, and since then it is always at home.

The start of the day was efficiently energized by a phenomenal raspberry & vanilla tart San brought with a warm cup of Mariage Freres' Prince Igor (940) tea.