Wine for Warmer Weather Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, April 30, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Juan Manuel Burgos Avan Ribera del Duero Nacimiento – Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero Lots of licorice upfront on the nose, with background notes of red berries and damp earth. It also adds in some pepper at the end. [...]
Archive for April, 2011
Hanger Steak with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Pan-Roasted Potatoes
April 27th, 2011
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Sometimes, but not very often, it isn’t all about the sauce. Sometimes it’s the sides. Steak, frites, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms. Need I say more. Hanger Steak with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Pan-Roasted Potatoes INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb. medium white potatoes, scrubbed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh [...]
Easter Wines
April 23rd, 2011
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Easter Wines Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, April 23, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2009 CAPTÛRE WINES Sauvignon Blanc Tradition Kick Ranch/Windrem Ranch – USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley A nice stone and grapefruit mix on the nose, with wonderful herb and lemon zest undertones. The fruit is very ripe and minerals and herbs infuse everything. The [...]
Pork Carnitas
April 20th, 2011
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The worst thing about the lipophobe world we live in is that we ignore the traditional ways in which foods are prepared. This recipe brings that back. It is so delicious, you will kick yourself for not eating it more often. The key to this is pastured lard (or tallow, which what I used). Don’t [...]
World’s Best Braised Cabbage
April 20th, 2011
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Saying this is the world’s best braised cabbage is not a stretch. It makes the best tasting cabbage you will ever have. World’s Best Braised Cabbage INGREDIENTS: 1 medium head of green cabbage, about 2 pounds, cut into 8 wedges. (I used a mix: 1/2 from Kilpatrick Family Farm as lose leaves and half grocery [...]
Wines of the Northwest
April 16th, 2011
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Wines of the Northwest Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, April 16, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2008 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Croft Vineyard – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley Cherry and spice upfront on the nose, with a nice backbone of earth, stone, and dirt. The palate is much the same as the nose, but the spice is [...]
Staff Favorites
April 9th, 2011
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Staff Favorites Farpointe Cellar Tasted Saturday, April 09, 2011 FLIGHT 1 2009 Ferraton Père & Fils Condrieu Les Mandouls – France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Condrieu Honey and beeswax on the nose, with good amounts of tropical fruit – mainly peach and mango. The spicy floral notes on the tail end are nice. The palate flavors [...]
Sole Meuniere
April 6th, 2011
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The simplest dishes are always the best. This one is extremely easy and extremely delicious. You can use any firm white fish for this dish. I actually used Pollock and it was great. Plus, the dish that turned Julia Child into a cook has got to be good. Sole Meuniere INGREDIENTS: Extra-virgin olive oil 4 [...]
Garlic Chicken In Casserole with Israeli Couscous
April 3rd, 2011
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I’m always looking for new and interesting ways to use chicken. Here’s one that’s fairly easy and tastes pretty good too. It goes great with Eggless Caesar Salad. Garlic Chicken In Casserole with Israeli Couscous INGREDIENTS: Chicken: – 2 whole garlic bulbs – 1 lemon, zested and juiced – 1 large bunch thyme, leaves only [...]
Eggless Caesar Salad
April 3rd, 2011
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If you’re one of those people afraid of using raw egg yolks, here’s a eggless version of a caesar salad that’s almost as good as the real thing. Eggless Caesar Salad INGREDIENTS: 1 cup grated Parmigiano, plus a block for shaving 2 lemons, juiced 3 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 or 4 anchovy [...]
