Gourmet June 2013 California Here We Come! And Hawaii too!

by Ginger the Mom // 6-Dec-14 5:56am // No Comments

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GOURMET 2012-2013

SEE THE USA!

June, 2013

California Here We Come! And Hawaii too!

Temecula Valley Thornton 2011 Viognier

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Gold and Orange Chicken Kebobs
Curried Beet Hummus with Vegetables
Winchester Aged Gouda with Crackers and Almonds

Santa Barbara Au Bon Climat (ABC) 2010 Chardonnay

Spinach-Wrapped Chicken with Curry Sauce
Shrimp with Supreme Sauce
Zucchini Oven Chips
Herbed Cheese Spread with Pita Chips and Grapes

Paso Robles Austin Hope Troublemaker Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre (GSM)

Mini Lamb Pitas
Korean Style Beef Lettuce Wraps
10^th St. Basque Café Stuffed Mushrooms
Sun – Dried Tomato Torta with Sourdough Chips

Sonoma Patassy 2009 Pinot Noir Green Valley of Russian River Valley

Duck Breast with Dried Cherry and Shallot Confit
Grilled Salmon with Asian Sauce
Lamb Sliders with Margie Mushrooms
Laura Chenel Goat Cheese with Dried Fruits and Crackers

Napa Valley Long Meadow Ranch 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Steak & Blue Cheese Bruschetta
Cocktail Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Jam
Wild Mushroom Brochettes
Long Meadow Ranch Olive Oil with French Bread and
Dukkah

Lodi Klinker Brick Winery 2010 Zinfandel

Polish Potatoes on a Stick with Mustard
Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
Barbecued Wings
Klinker Brick Winery Zinfandel Orange Mustard with
Pretzels

Hawaii Desserts

Coconut Mousse
Grilled Rum Pineapple
Summer Madness
Kalakaua Bars
Fudge with Kahlua
Humming Bird Cake with Bourbon Glaze
Coconut Chips, Dried Mango, and Pineapple

Kona coffee

Gourmet May 2013 The Other South Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri

by Ginger the Mom // 10-Nov-14 5:25am // No Comments

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May, 2013

The Other South

Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri

Hors d’oeuvre

Kentucky Hot Brown Bites
New Orleans Hot Crab Dip
Shrimp à la Fein

First Course

Spring Mix Salad, White Balsamic Caramel Vinaigrette and Candied Pecans

Entrè

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Southern Corn Bread (Mississippi Style)
Butt’s ‘Gater Tail*

Dessert

Pralines
Mint Julep Panna Cotta

Wine

2011 Cave de Pomerols Picpoul de Pinet
2009 Domaine Pierre Savoye Morgan Cote du Py

* Optional

Gourmet April 2013 Almost Mexico – Our Southern Border Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

by Ginger the Mom // 31-Oct-14 12:50pm // No Comments

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April, 2013

Almost Mexico – Our Southern Border Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Hors d’oeuvre
Arizona Cardinals Chicken Quesadillas
Sautéed Shrimp with Orange-Chipotle Honey Mustard Sauce
Cashew Avocado Spread

First Course
White Gazpacho

Entreʹ
Tri-tip with Ancho Chili Cream
Chuck Wagon Scalloped Corn
The Best Coleslaw

Dessert
Tequila Cream Sauce Parfait
Mexican Coffee

Wine Suggestions:
2012 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare
Gruet sparkling wine from New Mexico
2010 Renwood Zinfandel

Gourmet March 2013 Almost Canada – Our Northern Border Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota

by Ginger the Mom // 20-Oct-14 5:51am // No Comments

VPWL GOURMET 2012-2013

SEE THE USA!

March, 2013

Almost Canada – Our Northern Border
Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota

Hors d’oeuvre
IdahoNachos
Pesto Puffs
Marvelous Meatballs

First Course
Minnesota Wild Rice Soup

Entrée
Honey Sweet Buffalo Ribs
Green Beans
Potato and Wild Mushroom Cake

Dessert
Dorothy Zehnder’s Apple Kuchen

Wine Suggestions
Roederer Estate Rosé Sparkling Wine
Mietz Syrah 2007 Sanoma County

Gourmet February 2013 Southern Hospitality – Southeast Virginia, West Virginia, The Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Washington, D.C.

by Ginger the Mom // 18-Oct-14 5:37am // No Comments

VPWL GOURMET 2012-2013

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February, 2013

Southern Hospitality – Southeast

Virginia, West Virginia, The Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, Washington, D.C.

Hors d’oeuvre

Cold Shrimp Roquefort
Virginia’s Vadalia Onion Dip
Okra Cornmeal Cakes with Chevre and Roasted Tomatoes

First Course

Sweet Potato Soup with Rum Cream

Entreʹ

Ferocious Fried Chicken
Roasted Zucchini with Toasted Pecans and Lemon
Baked Tomato Grits

Dessert

Key Lime Cheesecake

Wine Suggestions

Tangent 2011 Viognier Edna Valley Paragon Vineyard
Barboursville 2010 Cabernet Franc Reserve, Virginia

Gourmet January 2013 Northwest Winds Blow Alaska, Oregon and Washington

by Ginger the Mom // 7-Oct-14 3:57pm // No Comments

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January, 2013

Northwest Winds Blow
Alaska, Oregon and Washington

Hors d’oeuvres

Buffet Mushroom Hors d’oeuvres
Cheddar Appetizer Spritz
Man’s Dip
Angels on Horseback

First Course

Pike Place Market Salad

Entreʹ

Salmon Trio
Glazed Salmon
Salmon with Pesto
Panko Crusted Salmon
(Alternate – Chicken)
Brown Rice with Vegetables

Dessert

Coffee-Almond Baked Alaska
Starbuck’s Coffee, Sugar, and Cream

Wine

St Innocent 2011 Pinot Gris
A to Z 2011 Pinot Gris
Roots “Cuvee Cross Hairs” 2009 Pinot Noir
Long Play 2009 Pinot Noir

Gourmet November 2012 Down East – New England Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

by Ginger the Mom // 25-Sep-14 2:34pm // No Comments

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2012-2013

SEE THE USA

November 2012

Down East – New England

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont

Hors d’oeuvre

Cocktail Lobster Rolls
Authentic Anchor Bar Buffalo Chicken Wings
Hilda Koegel Pitts Crab Cakes

First Course

New England Clam Chowder
Waldorf Salad

Main Dish

New England Boiled Dinner
Parker House Rolls and Butter

Dessert

Boston Cream Cupcakes and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Coffee, Sugar, and Cream

Wine
Hors d’oeuvres and First Course Sparrow Hawk Chardonnay 2009 – Sonoma Bonny Doon Clos de Gilroy–Grenache 2010–Santa Cruz
Main Dish Ferraton “Samorens” Cotes du Rhone 2009 Qupe 2009 Syrah – Central Coast

Gourmet December 2012 Après Ski – The Rockies Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado

by Ginger the Mom // 25-Sep-14 2:22pm // No Comments

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December, 2012

Après Ski – The Rockies

Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado

Gourmet October 2012 The Heartland – The Midwest and Great Plains Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin

by Ginger the Mom // 16-Sep-14 4:56pm // No Comments

VPWL GOURMET 2012-2013

SEE THE USA October, 2012

The Heartland – The Midwest and Great Plains

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin

Hors d’oeuvres

Chicago Mushroom Puffs
Beer Cheese Dip
Green Bay Beer Brats

First Course

Cream of Corn Soup

Entreʹ

Pork Roast with Brandy Sauce
Greenback Tomatoes
Spaetzle

Dessert

Apple Upside-Down Cake

Wine – Hors d’oeuvres and First Course
Davis Family 2009 Dry Riesling – Monterey County
Zind-Humbrecht 2011 Riesling – Alsace

Wine – Entré

Moshin Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir – Russian River
Albert-Bichot 2009 Pinot Secret de Famileʹ – Bourgogne
Beer Old Milwaukee, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Schlitz

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California Here We Come! And Hawaii too!

Temecula Valley Thornton 2011 Viognier

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Gold and Orange Chicken Kebobs Curried Beet Hummus with Vegetables Winchester Aged Gouda with Crackers and Almonds

Santa Barbara Au Bon Climat (ABC) 2010 Chardonnay

Spinach-Wrapped Chicken with Curry Sauce Shrimp with Supreme Sauce Zucchini Oven Chips Herbed Cheese Spread with Pita Chips and Grapes

Paso Robles Austin Hope Troublemaker Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre (GSM)

Mini Lamb Pitas Korean Style Beef Lettuce Wraps 10th St. Basque Café Stuffed Mushrooms Sun – Dried Tomato Torta with Sourdough Chips

Sonoma Patassy 2009 Pinot Noir Green Valley of Russian River Valley

Duck Breast with Dried Cherry and Shallot Confit Grilled Salmon with Asian Sauce Lamb Sliders with Margie Mushrooms Laura Chenel Goat Cheese with Dried Fruits and Crackers

Napa Valley Long Meadow Ranch 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon

Steak & Blue Cheese Bruschetta Cocktail Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Jam Wild Mushroom Brochettes Long Meadow Ranch Olive Oil with French Bread and Dukkah

Lodi Klinker Brick Winery 2010 Zinfandel

Polish Potatoes on a Stick with Mustard Barbecued Baby Back Ribs Barbecued Wings Klinker Brick Winery Zinfandel Orange Mustard with Pretzels

Hawaii Desserts

Coconut Mousse Grilled Rum Pineapple Summer Madness Kalakaua Bars Fudge with Kahlua Humming Bird Cake with Bourbon Glaze Coconut Chips, Dried Mango, and Pineapple

Kona coffee

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Almost Canada – Our Northern Border Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota

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Southern Hospitality – Southeast

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Northwest Winds Blow Alaska, Oregon and Washington

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Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado

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Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin

Hors d’oeuvres

Entreʹ

Dessert

Wine – Hors d’oeuvres and First Course Davis Family 2009 Dry Riesling – Monterey County Zind-Humbrecht 2011 Riesling – Alsace

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
Gold and Orange Chicken Kebobs
Curried Beet Hummus with Vegetables
Winchester Aged Gouda with Crackers and Almonds

Spinach-Wrapped Chicken with Curry Sauce
Shrimp with Supreme Sauce
Zucchini Oven Chips
Herbed Cheese Spread with Pita Chips and Grapes

Mini Lamb Pitas
Korean Style Beef Lettuce Wraps
10^th St. Basque Café Stuffed Mushrooms
Sun – Dried Tomato Torta with Sourdough Chips

Duck Breast with Dried Cherry and Shallot Confit
Grilled Salmon with Asian Sauce
Lamb Sliders with Margie Mushrooms
Laura Chenel Goat Cheese with Dried Fruits and Crackers

Steak & Blue Cheese Bruschetta
Cocktail Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Jam
Wild Mushroom Brochettes
Long Meadow Ranch Olive Oil with French Bread and
Dukkah

Polish Potatoes on a Stick with Mustard
Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
Barbecued Wings
Klinker Brick Winery Zinfandel Orange Mustard with
Pretzels

Coconut Mousse
Grilled Rum Pineapple
Summer Madness
Kalakaua Bars
Fudge with Kahlua
Humming Bird Cake with Bourbon Glaze
Coconut Chips, Dried Mango, and Pineapple

VPWL GOURMET 2012-2013
SEE THE USA!
April, 2013

Almost Canada – Our Northern Border
Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota

SEE THE USA
January, 2013

Northwest Winds Blow
Alaska, Oregon and Washington

Wine – Hors d’oeuvres and First Course
Davis Family 2009 Dry Riesling – Monterey County
Zind-Humbrecht 2011 Riesling – Alsace