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January 15

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2010

Winery Chefs introduces a Winter drop off menu thats good for the soul and budget.

I have had a lot of inquiries about meals that could be dropped off at the wineries without the need for a chef or server. I think thats a great option this time of the year, Winery Chefs can drop off hearty Winter fare using our platters and serving utensils. This menu is designed for your big fruit forward wines, cold weather and a hot fire. Cheers!!

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Winter 2010

Family Style Menus

1.

Chicory Salad with Cara Cara Orange, Pistachios, Goat Cheese, Shaved Fennel

Duck Cassoulet with Rancho Gordo Beans

Dried Fruit- Scharffen Berger Chocolate Galette

2.

Spinach Salad with Bacon, Blue Cheese and Dates

Pozzi Ranch Lamb Stew with New Potatoes and Rosemary

Gingerbread Cake with Caramelized Pineapple

3.

Endive Salad, Smoked Trout, Horseradish Crème Fraiche

Braised Pork Shank, Turnips, and Kale

Almond-Orange Torte

4.

Chopped Salad with Meyer Lemon-Mint Dressing and Croutons

Beef Bourguignon, Crimini Mushrooms, Pearl Onions

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

Drop off $30.00 per person

The food comes on our platters with serving utensils and bread.

Minimum order of 10

No drop off fee.

December 14

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2009

Winery Chefs and Richard Haake continue to contribute to Wine Crush Radio.

Last year I made several guest contributions to the Wine Crush, a syndicated  radio program hosted by Laura Lawson. Laura and the team at Wine Crush cover many topics in a hour and provide the avid as well as novice wine consumer with a wealth of information thats very entertaining. Several of my recipes are available on their web site. To find out the wine recommendations for the recipes you will have to listen to the program.  I’ll be taping a holiday episode tomorrow. I will post it when it aires. Cheers!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYxHEvSZ2EE

http://www.winecrush.com/

December 07

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2009

Duckhorn Wine Company offers holiday menus created by Winery Chefs

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This press release features the recent menu for the Duckhorn and Paraduxx Vineyards wine and food programs. Both these programs offer a unique experience with exquisite wines and seasonal food.

http://www.napavalleyregister.com/articles/2009/11/20/wine/doc4b062ac66e8f1651750957.txt

December 02

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2009

Ziata WInes releases inaugural Pinot Noir with recipe developed by Winery Chefs.

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I knew Karen Cakebread had created something special when I tasted her inaugural Sauvignon Blanc this past summer. It just scored a 90 in the Wine Enthusiast. I have a palate for these things and when you get to taste a wine during recipe testing you learn a lot about different nuances of a wine. She’s done a great job with her 2008 Pinot Noir. Karen has posted is the perfect seasonal recipe for this time of the year that pairs with this new release. Get a bottle and try it out.
http://www.ziatawines.com/

October 20

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2009

Sierra Beauty Apples, Caggiano Sausage, Cavalo Nero, Penne Pasta

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It’s been a while since my last entry. I have to say the busy season in Napa Valley has made it hard for me to keep up with my blog entries. These are the challenges of a new business. I will be adding post more regularly as things slow down after the crush. 

I am curious on what you would par with this dish. Please send me your ideas by clicking on the contact page and I will post results in the next couple weeks.

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