Just to let you all know, this post should be dated July 30th, but I didn't post until after midnight, so don't get confused.
This is a mixed tale of slaughter, the evils of mid-day drinking, and kitties.
First off, Miky and Marijan (Renata's sister and her husband) raised 16 chickens for food for the wedding. Today was the day to prepare and then freeze them for meals while wedding guests are here. The chickens, once they are 'bled-out' (no photos, you don't want to see that), go for a swim in almost boiling water in order to loosen the feathers. Barbaric? Well, I suppose Canadians are pretty used to seeing their meals covered in plastic at a store. Here's the other side.
Then, the plucking! Life is a chicken, pluck away, my friend, pluck away.
Renata's brother-in-law, Marijan, had me start mixing drinks shortly before noon hour. There is a beverage called Gemist (pronounced geh-meesht) that he served me back in 2008. It was enough to choke a horse (a combination of homemade white wine and soda water), so this time, (I'm sure he remembered that I don't exactly have an affinity for alcohol) he served something much more palatable. This wonderful beverage is called Bambus (pronounced bam-boos). Basically, it`s Gemist mixed with nectarine syrup. BEYOND DELICIOUS. He mixed the first one, and I mixed the following 5. The next photo is my homage to Bambus.
After a few too many drinks, Bruno (my nephew) started doing some BBQ. It consisted of marinated pork cutlets and skewers and chicken. Awesome. Quite a little chef for just turning the corner on 13 years old.
Soon after, we feasted on the BBQ, fresh tomato, and potato salad. Then, nap-time. I think in some cultures they call it passing out, but I`m not going to split hairs here. Two hours later, I awoke with a slight headache, and noticed Renata had made a new friend. Anyone that has ever met Renata, knows that her love and respect for all animals runs wide and deep.
Enjoy the photos, more to come. Cannot wait for guests to start arriving. Our first visitors will be here on August 19th (looking at you, Kat and Shannon).
Cheers !!
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