Christmas in July Lunch 2015

03 August 2015 / Dennis Wicklander

It was the making of a white Christmas.  Plenty of freezing temperatures, blizzard winds and teaming rain was the order of the day.  However, I could not organise any snow.  Nevertheless, 41 members and 3 visitors braved the elements and made their way to Lerida Estate Winery next to the dry, well almost, Lake George north of Canberra.

Brollies and quick dashes from the cars was the order of the day.  Upon entering through the doors we were greeted with a most pleasant atmosphere of decorated tables, gas heaters, very obliging staff, and most important of all two walls of wine barrels.  Some members decided to sample some wine tasting or warming up to the gas heaters. 

Starters consisted of truffle bread. Main course consisted of roast turkey, ham off the bone, vegetables and gravy.  This was washed down with red and white wine provided by the estate.  I think that it went down very well.  Door prizes consisted of three bottles of wine.  Lucky winners were Jill Robertson, Ed Cory and Joyce Woods.

Dessert was Christmas pudding with custard or Chocolate pudding with cholate sauce.  Side serves of cream and strawberry. Most delectable and as a bonus low calorie(as if) food.  This was followed by tea and coffee.

The wild and windy weather had eased as members departed for home. Feedback was very good for the food, hospitality from the staff and the hard work put in mainly by my wife, Jill.