Our first Foodie Friends rendezvous got underway after much anticipation. After a bit of schmoozing, we dived into the food and we soon realized we needed to open up the Port wine we were having for dessert. Should be simple?
We pushed off the thought for a bit and focused on enjoying Cabernet Figs with Brie. Sun-dried figs make this appetizer a real hit. Along with caramelized red onions or shallots (depending what you have available), the figs are added to the pot, then drenched with Cabernet (or substitute with another rich red wine). The moistened wine-soaked figs with the caramelized onions are incredibly tempting to enjoy as is. But if you’re looking to indulge or serve as an appetizer, toast baguette slices add room temperature Brie and top with the Figs. YUM!
We then had dessert to enjoy after the appetizer. Turns out, despite calling ourselves foodies, our talents rested in other areas other than opening bottles of wine! A bottle opener and a few knives later, we discovered the cork crumbled. Managed to get it out, then enjoyed a very rich bottle of 1997 Port. And had incredible dark chocolate to go with it. The start of a beautiful friendship, we had a wonderful evening. Great food and a memorable time trying to deal with a quaky cork.
