Wine and Cheese

One of the date activities Susan and I like to do is have our own little wine and cheese party while watching a movie or our favourite TV shows. Now that the kids are older and doing a lot of things on their own, we have more opportunity to have nights like this. We find that it’s much more enjoyable to be in the comfort of our own home rather than sitting in a crowded restaurant complaining about the crappy service or the poorly prepared food. It seems that with the job market the way it is, everyone and their dog can get a job in the food service industry. I can’t wait for that to change.

Working in a grocery store, I have to help people find products if they are having trouble. The other day a lady asked where Kelly’s Red Pepper Jelly was. I took her to aisle three and showed her that it was on the top shelf, above the pickles. I then asked her what she used it for. She told me it was the best thing with crackers and cheese. We picked up a jar of the red pepper jelly to go with our wine and cheese and it was amazing. The flavour matches perfectly. It is a little sweet and not too peppery, enhancing the experience of the wine, cheese and fruit. Now it is a must have for our wine and cheese nights.

The wine we have most of the time is Jackson & Triggs Sauvignon Blanc. It has a sweetness of 00 and a smooth flavour which goes well with the cheese and fruit. We also buy a few different cheeses but our favourite and another must have is an English cheese called Applewood Smoked Cheddar. It’s a firm cheese with a mild smoky flavour. The fruit we usually have is grapes and strawberries. We also try different crackers and Sociables are our favourite right now.

We have the best time with our wine and cheese nights. It’s romantic and relaxing; a perfect date.