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January 25th, 2009 | 
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There is nothing better than finishing work and going for a drink with friends. Wine is a great drink to enjoy with friends, as you can get a bottle and share the experience. But of course wine, unlike most other alcoholic drinks, is also great for enjoying with food – just as long as you get the food /wine combination right. In this article I will try to make a couple of wine/food recommendations to help you along the way.
In summer, at parties and BBQs, a rosé wine or Chardonnay is recommended. However, if you are a big carnivore and will be indulging in lots of red meats and steak, you can’t beat an Australian Shiraz. Shiraz is perfect for BBQs and also, because it is Australian, it typifies this kind of eating. The BBQ is a place where you need something with a bit of flavour to compete with all the rich tasting meat and highly flavoured salads and accompanying sauces.
If you are not keen on red wines, then a rosé wine is a great alternative and will stand up to the flavours of the foods on offer. It also goes well with desserts. A New World Chardonnay, which is a heavier style of white wine, will work well with all BBQ food. In fact, it complements spiced chicken or barbecued fish very well.
Camping can be a great get away from the workweek we all experience. It is a time to enjoy the outdoors and get a breath of fresh air, BUT have you ever thought that whether you have everything you need to do a perfect camping trip? To answer this question, it would be better to draw on my camping experience in your efforts to determine which camping equipment would be best suited for your excursion. You should always be prepared for any type of condition or coincidences that may happen.
No matter where or with whom you decided to go, there are a few things that you should always remember to take with you. Some of the basic indispensables, that will not only make your trip fun, but much more enjoyable and safe are a tent, sleeping bag, proper clothing, proper footwear, flashlight, backpack, food, water, Two decks of playing cards, Reflector Oven or Camp stove Oven, Hatchet, Bow saw, Trash bags – Use grocery bags during the day and put in a large bag at night, Matches – The strike anywhere type, Toilet paper, Fuel funnel- For stove and lantern, in a plastic bag, Tent repair kit, Mixing bowl, and a compass.
