So what we are looking for here are good all-rounders with the fresh clean flavours of Khmer food and subtle Asian spices. Aromatic whites of course shine with the fresh herbs, greens and spices abundant in Khmer dishes and the wide use of seafood and salads make then perfect partners: think Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Alberino, Pinot Grigio and you are on the right track.
Rose also works well, particularly with the spicier dishes, look for the slightly off dry styles.
If it has to be red then I adore Pinot Noir with Khmer cuisine although most fruity and fruit driven reds work well such as Merlot, Pinotage, Carmenere, Grenache, GSM (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre) blends. For heavier red meat dishes I like Malbec from Argentina or juicy Aussie Shiraz.
irisarbor wrote:I’m planning on bringing a Gewurtztraminer
Those are often great with spicy food, but agree 100% that bubbly would also be great
ronnie_suburban wrote:The event's just a few days away so I figured it might be a good time to ask if anyone's interested in running/MC'ing the gift exchange? If so, please step forward. I've got the 2-part raffle tickets at the ready for whoever would like to do it.
Cathy2 wrote:ronnie_suburban wrote:The event's just a few days away so I figured it might be a good time to ask if anyone's interested in running/MC'ing the gift exchange? If so, please step forward. I've got the 2-part raffle tickets at the ready for whoever would like to do it.
If nobody offered yet, I will do it. I have my magical Garrett popcorn tins waiting for this special moment.
If the rules from the past still apply:
- Each person who brings a gift will receive a ticket
- If a person brings more than one gift, you still get one ticket (not a ticket per gift).
- When tickets run out and there are still more gifts, then everyone who has a ticket has a second chance.
If someone already committed to do this, then I am off the hook!
Regards,
Cathy2
ronnie_suburban wrote:Katje volunteered Bill a few posts back but if you'd like to join/assist him, I'm guessing he wouldn't object.
=R=
The GP wrote:It was a lovely evening. It was good to see folks in person again. I appreciate Joel's write-up in the restaurant thread. Thanks to Ronnie for setting it up. Thanks also to the mystery gifter for the J.P. Graziano's hot giardiniera and hot muffuletta. Happy holidays everyone!
boudreaulicious wrote:That was from Petite Gourmande
mamagotcha wrote:My sincere apologies for being so tardy with this update!
The food drive brought in three big bags of groceries, brought to one of the Greater Chicago Food Depository's distribution sites (however, I must admit that I skedaddled from the premises before the can of haggis was unearthed). And we sent in a total of $800 of donations directly to GCFD. According to their website, that amount will help provide 2,400 meals to our hungry neighbors.
I am so very glad to be part of this LTH tradition! We are making a difference, together. Thank you all for your kindness and generosity.
mamagotcha wrote:I am chagrined and embarrassed to say that the check donations were put into the mail to GCFD on. the same day I posted last, January 2nd. My check has not yet been deposited either.
I sincerely apologize for the delay, and for the inconvenience I have caused others.