Gourmet Dinner Fundraiser at my church

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You may be amused by the descriptions that I gave for our two items at this year's church auction:

Il Contessa Chiede: A Tuscan Dinner for Six
The Contessa requests … that the six of you dress appropriately, for she suffers neither fools nor informality. The domestics have polished the silver and the crystal. Cook has been singing since dawn, always a portent of delectable cuisine and impeccable wines. And what treasures has he prepared: panzanella with roasted peppers, contorni, risotto ai porcinii? Surely, there will be a tender, roasted pork in a savory sauce. A tiramisu, perhaps, with a lovely old port?

When the Contessa requests, you must comply.

Rendezvous With Red: A Wine Tasting for Six
The Spaniard has everything you long for, with its deep color, its rich, ripe aromas and its bold fruit essence. God, it is so much like you: focused, passionate, complex! And the others? They are its equals, fascinating and intricate. Some are supple and seductive, bursting with strata of juicy plum and black cherry. Some display naked vigor and zest, shaded with spice. Are you courageous enough to begin your initiation here - or take this next step on your journey of beauty and delight? Yes, you will know and your heart will fill with joy.

Six outstanding red wines, served in the privacy of our villa, with appropriate finger foods.