Gimme S’More Cozy Campfire

I love impromptu get togethers but it seemed in Los Angeles that it never happened. People just lived too far away from each other or just didn’t like “dropping in” one their neighbors. I can understand this a little bit but it sure is nice to have your doorbell ring, as it did this past Friday night, and have your neighbors Sherrie and Scott invite you into the backyard for a little firepit surprise.

The surprise was a bag of marshmallows, a box of graham crackers and a couple of Hershey bars. You all know where this is leading!
S’Mores!!!!!!!!

I learned I’m a lot out of practice from toasting the perfect marshmallow (but they were still good and the fire department was not called!)

I learned that Zinfandal goes quite well with this fireside treat! Our bottle of Gnarly Head Zinfandal was a gift from my LA buddy Marissa and just so you know, it was really delicious and we did drink it with Mr. Gnarly Head himself! (G, I mean that in a good way of course!)

And if you are so inclined (mabye a little more crazy than cozy?) a funny tale and recipe for homemade marshmallows from SmittenKitchen.com

Whichever way you do it, campfires and S’Mores on a summer night are a cozy trip down memory lane!