So another night of awesome food and awesome wines at the Buzz on 12 January. And for you Treasure Valley Wine Society folks, on 30 January from 7:00pm – 9:00pm, the TVWS is having a mixer at “the Buzz”. With a membership it is free! Wine! Appetizers! Fun! And Conversation!

On the 12th, we started out with a good Jalapeno Cranberry and Cream Cheese dip that went very well with the crackers provided.

And then there was a great Broccoli Slaw.

And I don’t know where Debbie got the recipe for these Crab and Shrimp Cakes, but they were the Hit of the Night, so far as I am concerned. But then, I do like my seafood. Especially crab cakes that have some crab in them and not all filler! You outdid yourself on these, Debbie, and there are some Chefs and restaurants in Boise that need to take your preparation to heart! These went great with a 2008 Walnut Block Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand that we had. We also had a Walnut Block Reserve Sauvignon Blanc that did not really impress me. Oh well, that’s why there are more than one wine made.

Then Debbie also provided a Beef and Pork Chili with Spicy Cornbread Muffins that was really good and contrasted the cold, rainny, yukkie night outside. Top it with Green Onion and Cheddar Cheese and you have a dinner entre that will “stick to your ribs”. We had a 2007 Les Jamelles Merlot and a 2007 Leese Fitch Merlot that went extremely well with this chili.

But now, top that dinner off with a scrumptious slice of Chocolate Pumpkin Bundt Cake and glass of a Hungarian Merlot, and you have completed a Feast For A King, or Queen.

So there you have another fascinating evening of Wine With Dinner at “The Buzz”! Contact the “the Buzz” – look in the Sidebar or on Facebook – and get on their mailing list for these parties. Well worth it. I don’t think the 30 January event will be as “in depth” as this, but I bet it will be as every bit as good. See you there. Cheers!