No matter the time of year, Manchester can be so magical. I walked out my door the other day to take the dogs for a walk and it was still cold but not too bad. A woman was walking towards me and for a moment I thought she wanted to speak with me. I must have given her a look because she smiled and said “don’t mind mind me, I’m just following the sun”. She passed and for a moment I was puzzled and then turned around and watched her walking directly in the sun and staying out of the shadows. I must admit that I closed my eyes and looked up and let the sun shine on my face and it really did feel wonderful. As I walked the boys I kept smiling and finally realized that we should all try to walk in the sun…it can brighten up any soul.

Talk about for the soul…..food for the soul….Mark has added Batata Brava’s with or without chorizo on the menu. He has it in a slightly spicy tomato sauce with onion and capers. It makes me think of what a sunny day in Spain feels like. Let’s add to that a delicious wine….hmmmm….I am thinking outside the box and am going with: DILA-O, SAPERIVI, GEORGIA, 2000. This wine is fermented in clay pots and has plum colors followed by dark brambly fruits and a touch of black pepper and earthiness. I will test it out for you…never you fear!

Although I love Manchester all year long…there is a special feeling of joy I get feeling the sun before spring is on our horizon. Please go get some of that sun for yourself…there is plenty for everyone.

See you in the dining room,

Melody