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A QUICK CABBAGE & GREENS!



Large handful organic baby Spinach.

Large handful  organic Arugula.

Half of a small organic Red Cabbage head - grated.

1 cup cooked Quinoa.

1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds.

The magic ratio 3 to 1
Olive oil.
Fresh lemon juice.

Sea salt.
Pepper.
to taste.

Mix it all up. Dress it.  Gently toss. Enjoy.

Easy and super nourishing.

Wellington Vineyards Superb 2007 Estate Old Vines Port. Go there.

Get ready!

Their port vines...from blocks planted between 1892 and 1924


Wellington Vineyards 
2007 Estate Old Vines Port.
Heavenly... 


I really enjoyed that!
Pairs well with Stilton 
& walnuts! 
Looking for something to wow your guests with?   Give it a try for your next after dinner treat.

A Daily Reminder.

 

Korbin Kameron

 
Korbin Kameron Wines.
Stylish. Delicious.  All the rage.  If you're ever wandering around Glen Ellen CA, it will be a mistake if you miss Korbin Kameron's tasting room.  I loved all their wines but try the 2012 Rosé and the 2009 Merlot.  The Rosé is layered with strawberries, watermelon, ruby red grapefruit, and honeysuckle... and it's unbelievably  refreshing.

The Merlot has good acidity and balance - plus hints of cardamon and cinnamon. Awesome.

Estate grown grapes on their 19 acre Mt. Veeder vineyard that straddles the Sonoma and Napa county line. 


Find out more about: Korbin Kameron

Plus, the tasting room is modern and impeccably stylish and Korbin and his sisters are friendly and super cool to match their wines.  

"Because fashion is beyond words..."

 



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EASY DELICIOUS MEAL




Pork medallions marinated in spices, garlic, white wine and dijon... savory and gratifying.
Preheat oven to 375

Cooking time is 15 minutes but don't forget you have to marinate the meat... however the meal still tastes super good if you are only able to marinate for a short time.  


I usually cook for one unless I'm having a gathering of friends at my place so here's how I measure the ingredients...


INGREDIENTS:
2 small to medium pork medallions (free range if you can).

Herbs...fresh or dried
1/2 tsp thyme per medallion
1/2 tsp oregano per medallion
Dash of sea salt per medallion

1tblsp of awesome Dijon mustard
per medallion

1 small garlic clove per medallion, minced up

1/4 cup dry white wine per medallion


Marinate...
Add all in ingredients into zip lock bag then add meat and mix it all up.  Let marinate for at least two hours... longer the better.

I marinate each piece of meat in a separate small zip lock that way each piece really gets doused with the mouth watering marinade. 

Sear two minutes per side.
Transfer to an oven safe pan or if you have a skillet that is oven safe use that! 
Bake in preheated oven for an additional 11 minutes (145 on meat thermometer).  When you take the meat out of the oven let it rest for about 5-8 minutes before you cut into it.  This way the juices settle in.

You're done!  Kick back pour a glass of your favorite white wine or Pinot Noir and make sure to chew your food.   I sliced the meat and added atop a bed of organic power greens dressed in fresh lemon juice and olive oil.


















Chardonnay 2009

ARTISANAL WINES

 
We had a blast at the 2014 Micro Winery Open House. 
The 4th annual wine tasting event highlighted 10 boutique Sonoma County wineries.  The sold out event was a perfect opportunity to taste small lot, artisanal wines.    
 

A highlight for me was Cologrossi Winery...they were pouring tasty wine and the wine maker is Mike a super cool friend I've known for ages.


I have to give Mike a high-five for crafting well-balanced, enjoyable wine.  I really loved the 2012 Gli Amici, a Cab Franc - I love its gentle pepper flavor touched by a violet aroma (and flavor).  BUT the 2012 Duetto Pinot Noir was amaz - in my opinion a perfect medium bodied wine with a red berry palette and a smooth finish. I opened a bottle of the Gli Amici with some friends last night and it was a star.  We munched on local sour dough and Mt. Tam triple cream from Cow Girl Creamery (and danced a little to MJ).  My kind of night. 

Looking for a delicious wine to enjoy?  Visit COLAGROSSI  
Support artisanal wine makers who are making impressive vino.   Cin Cin!


This is what happens when you get together with kids you grew up with. I've known each of these gorgeous winos for over 30 years... & we haven't aged a bit.