W I N E S PY EUCMI M AL Y
Wine Bites Mini Kiwi Brie Bites
2 Kiwi’s, 3 pieces of bread cut into mini toast, 1 pack brie cheese, arugula leaves, raspberry jam
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Cut the Kiwi in slices then in halves.
Assemble each appetizer by spreading jam on each toast.
Top with brie, then arugula, then a piece of kiwi.
Hold together with a toothpick. Place each on a baking sheet.
Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until brie begins to melt. Serve warm or cold.
The Wine Book Club What happens when you have a book obsession but your friends don’t like to read? You start your own book club! Here are 10 things Wambui Kogi has learnt in the process: 1. Discussions always get better with wine. Nothing creates better conversation than a good bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon.
6. Have a back-up indoor meeting space just in case the weather gets chilly or rainy. 7. Select discussion points based on the topics addressed in the book. If you need more help, online research helps.
3. There are 2 types of readers; paperback lovers and online readers. Ensure that the books you select are available in both mediums.
8. Choose a reasonable timeline, bearing in mind the members’ schedules. A book a month is a reasonable place to start.
4. Do your due diligence on the members you allow to join your club. It’s much better to have a few members who are dedicated to the cause than it is to have a whole group of inactive members.
9. Emailing reminders a week to the meeting date will be beneficial.
5. Get a great outdoor meeting space because the discussions will often get loud and heated. You definitely don’t want to get kicked out of a cafe.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY PATRICK GITAU
2. Include people who have the same taste in books, it’ll be more enjoyable.
10. Spread responsibilities by rotating discussion leaders. This helps each member feel like they belong.
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