I Don’t Dream of Christmas White

Christmas is that time of year,
When heart should fill with festive cheer,
Alas the joy is lost on me,
What then to me would Christmas’ be?

Though the season may be brief,
It makes for much needed relief,
What then should I anticipate,
When merriment would dissipate?

I don’t dream of Christmas white,
Such things bring not my heart delight,
Perhaps my place is within the dark,
For in the black, I may see a spark.

Darkness taunts the timid and chaste,
Yet heightens the senses of smell and taste,
Alluring, intriguing, with devious charm,
Once experienced, apprehensions disarmed.

Inspired by black, a story is told,
Through food infused with flavors so bold,
I don’t dream of Christmas white,
I but dream of Guinness’ delight.

Bold and strong, yet caramel notes tingle,
Inspiring the season of bells a-jingle,
Food infused with the perfect dark beer,
Making for a Merry Guinness and a happy new year!

Open Guinness lamb shank and mushroom pie

Roasted chicken with Guinness butter

Oysters with Guinness cream

Farmhouse terrine with Guinness mustard

Everyone flocking to see what Masterchef Adam Liaw is conjuring up in his kitchen.

The Guinness-inspired menu for the Guinness Christmas menu 2011 is conceived by Masterchef Adam Liaw.

(Like  Guinness Malaysia’s facebook page to find out where you can have yourself a Merry Guinness with Masterchef Adam Liaw’s Guinness-inspired menu – and loads of Guinness – this festive season!)