Al Fresco Dining

So, this week in view of the good weather, we’ve decided to go with wines that are ideal for Al Fresco dining.

Barbecues are great but due to the spontaneity of the Irish sunshine, we’re not always prepared. The meat counter in the supermarket is generally barren by lunchtime on a sunny day or halfway through barbecuing your meat the golf umbrella and rain gear is being dug-out from under the stairs.

This summer in number 66 –  a.k.a Casa Deveney. We have decided to start taking advantage of our 10x10ft back garden and even if we’re not cooking outside, just eating outside is our summer resolution.

So, in this sequence of posts we are concentrating on some wines to go with deck or balcony summer salads, smoked salmon or prawns, bacon sandwiches or if you’re fast enough to acquire – barbecued meats.

We are hoping to start a trend, like we see on the continent, where eating outside isn’t just for smokers.

I’ve heard of quite a few people that are building pizza ovens in their gardens – clay ovens which you can cook really good Darina Allen camping-esque food.

Most people seem to be taking a financial break from holidays this year. In view of this we need to enjoy what we have here at home and if needs be, watch Eastenders from the patio with a nice glass of summer orientated wine…

Think Moscato, elegant Pinot grigio, Frizzante Prosecco, Loire Sauvignon Blanc or some easy making- easy drinking wine cocktails.

O&O

Ruth

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