The August birthday person is, well, august.
Astrologically speaking, they are Leo - the lion, king of the jungle, respected and impressive, king of the hill, top of the heap. A-number-one, top of the list. Their personalities are said to be strong and dignified, competent and naturally in charge.
And if you doubt that this is the case, just ask them...
Published in: Introduction
AUGUST APPETISER: GNAW THEM BONES, LEO
Hot bean chilli-flavoured pork ribs served on lettuce with mandarin dipping sauce
Serve with BLOODWOOD's 2009 Chirac
Published in: Appetisers
ENTREE 1: A NICE BIT OF THIGH
Platter of chorizo and chicken thigh meat balls with saffron garlic aioli and grassy spinach bits
Serve with Bloodwood 2013 Chardonnay
Published in: Entrees
ENTREE 2: A BIT OF RARE ANTELOPE
Venison (soy, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper) with rice noodles fried, sautéed mushrooms and radishes
Serve with Bloodwood's 2012 Pinot Noir (new release).
Published in: Entrees
MAIN ~ RELISH THEM SHANKS
Coriander, turmeric and rosemary lamb shanks with carrot, cauliflower and turmeric rice.
Serve with 2009 Maurice or 2008 Malbec (from the archives; not available on bloodwood.biz. However, we have a small stash if you want to avail yourself of some. Phone us or drop by the vineyard.).
Published in: Mains
King of Valleys
Elegant cheese made of cow and goat's milk.
Serve with Bloodwood's 2005 Schubert (not available on bloodwood.biz, however, we have a small stash if you want to avail yourself of some. Please phone us or drop by the vineyard.).
Published in: Cheeses
I prefer to have the lighter Crème Caramel rather than a pumpkin Crème Brule, especially after all that meat! This dessert is easy to prepare beforehand. The caramelised sugar becomes saucy while these little pumpkin desserts chillout in the fridge.
Serve with Bloodwood's 2013 Silk Purse.
Published in: Desserts
CHOCOLATES WITH GOLD DUST...
Dark chocolate with sprinkled gold on top.
Published in: Tea and Coffee