The menu kicked off with 'Ned Kelly's' revenge. Kingaroy peanuts lightly roasted with chilli, accompanied by Dorsetshire olives and Chalala bread cobs (hand crafted at Pittsworth) with ‘Celebration’ evoo for the occasional dip!
The main event - Sir Edmund Barton’s favourite, Skewers of fillet of beef, marinated fillet of pork, prawn and scallops all cooked over handmade Bunnyconnellen charcoal on a bed of Cous Cous with preserved lemons, and accompanied by a medley of green leaf salad and fresh garden produce
To top it off - Sir Donald Bradman’s last man ‘Smush-ins’ - made from Bunnyconnellen evoo infused homemade ice-cream scattered with crumbled Tim Tams (TM Oh yes!) and thickened cream
And the finale - Sir John Monash’s final push, Coffee and ‘billy’ tea served with ANZAC biscuits gently dunked in a smooth, creamy chocolate infused with Bundaberg rum
Our rustic Cellar Door was the venue.
Ricky (our canine friend) waiting to greet our guests.
.. and then, they slowly arrived and shyly mingled and chatted abit.
But as the wine began to flow we all became good friends.
Meanwhile Dan, our chef commenced his work sizzling 120 skewers - he actually messed with PJ's barbeque!
Indoors, Ned's starter proved a hit.
...and the skewers too. Beef, pork and seafood, yum.
Old friends from Brisbane caught up ...
Some were enthralled.
Others bemused.
Some told risque jokes.
that others didn't understand, but laughed in any event.
nerves settled and they continued to talk - convivial pleasures.
Some, however just regaled life's stories and adventures.
Even so, Gen 'Y' seemed to take it all in - just.
...and gave it there all - 'Syncopation in the city'.
Eventually coffee and billy tea arrived, but the banter went on.
As the day wore on some became confused, "... and your name again?"
Whilst others remembered and gave the pitch.
Dimity, our willing and cheerful helper, simply looked on and smiled.
In the meantime Ricky just waited to ensure bills were settled and folk found their respective vehicles.
What the ...!
...and then the sun set and all our friends went home.
Australia Day 2010. The End Small print - thank you Roger Heathwood for your 'convivial' snaps.
