What a fun evening this was. A night of BBQ and wine pairings with a bunch of Rotarians.

My wife Kerry is a member of the Rotary Club of Airdrie and last year, over one of many social gatherings, her and a fellow Rotarian (who is a wine connoisseur) came up with the idea of an event where we came up with a few BBQ offerings and he would come up with a nicely paired wine.

Well, it went great and we decided to do it again this year. We had close to 40 people and it went even better than last time. A gorgeous July evening at a gorgeous acreage with a bunch of great people.

The menu this year:

• 3 types of Smoked Brie
• "Texas Twinkies"
• Sweet Chili Pork Belly with Southern Grits and Shrimp

• Brisket Burnt ends and Honey-Jalapeno Cornbread