MENU: Locavore Cooking Class + Wine Pairing Dinner

Surprise!

I knew that the man who purchased my locavore cooking class + wine pairing dinner, at a local auction, was going to surprise his wife on her birthday. I didn't realize that it was a surprise to everyone that they had to cook their own dinner!

A few of the guests looked a little stunned when I handed them knives, made them pull tasks out of my wooden bowl, and settled them in to work stations around the kitchen. But they ended up having fun while they cooked...I hope!

Here's what they made...recipe posts to come. Thanks, again, to my produce and wine donors. I couldn't have done it with you all.

Menu

Cheese, Local Honey, Nuts, Grapes, and Olives

Grilled Artichokes

Grilled Squash Bruschetta with Goat Cheese + Chard Pesto

Wine Pairing Côtes de Paso by Halter Ranch

II.

Monkfish en Papillote

Spiced Cauliflower-Carrot Salad

Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs over Peppercress Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette

Wine Pairing Pinot Noir by Holman Ranch

III.

Cheesecake with Macerated Strawberries

Wine Pairing Isabelle by Scheid Vineyards

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