Cork, Carma and Comeda

Steve and I are blessed to belong to a wine club that was started and organized by our good friend, Austin (he's on the far left of the photo). We meet once-a-month, on a Friday night, at rotating homes where the host couple prepares a 3 to 4 course dinner. Another couple provides the wine and the evening is spent sampling (ha! "sampling") a variety of wines that have been paired with the evening's food theme.

We have had a variety of cuisines including Asian, Italian, Sea Food, Sushi, American Grill, and Argentinian. Each course is served with a different wine and I don't have to tell you that we hardly make it through the appetizer before everyone starts feeling the effects of the great food, wine and fun of being with our friends.

There is an understanding that "What happens at Cork, Carma and Comeda, STAYS at Cork, Carma and Comeda" so everyone feels comfortable letting their hair down. We've talked about politics, religion, child rearing, sex (we have several newly-weds in the group), marriage, travel/vacations. Most embarassing moments have been revealed, we've swam in our clothes, hung out in hot-tubs and sat around a 7-foot high fire (compliments of Steve!). It's a great way to stay connected to friends and make new ones as the group consists of 12 couples.

It's a highlight of Steve and I's month. In Oct. we hosted at our house and had our first-ever fondue party. It was a big success and we enjoyed sharing our newly painted kitchen and new dining set with our friends. This month we are providing the wine which will be from Steve's and I's favorite winery: Chateau St. Michelle; the one we visited in Washington State several years back.

Good times!