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Torta Rustica Recipe Pairs with Tempranillo

Check out this recipe which calls for three different cheeses. The suggested pairing is a 2009 Tempranillo produced by Milbrandt Vineyards in Prosser, Washington. Enjoy, Kathy   Torta Rustica Ingredients 2¼ c all-purpose flour ¾ c cornmeal ½ t salt ¾ c butter, diced 3 eggs 4 T cold water 1½ c ricotta cheese 4 […]

Newest Member of the Family of WineTrailTraveler Websites

Wine is a topic that isn’t thought of in a vacuum. When discussing wine, one often ventures into a discussion of food. It made sense that as we journeyed into the world of wine, food accompanied our travels. After five years of visiting and writing about 750 wineries, WineTrailTraveler introduces a companion website about food: […]

Wine and Food Festivals Throughout January 2012

Is it ever too cold to have a wine or food festival? At least in some regions the answer must be a resounding “no.” Below are a few food and wine related festivals for January 2012. You will notice that a Chocolate and Cheese Festival has been included. With the release this week of the […]

Firefly Farms Creamery in Accident, Maryland

Yesterday we enjoyed a delightful trip to Firefly Farms, an artisan goat cheese creamery. The weather could not have been better. By the time we reached western Maryland, it was time to shed our coats. Firefly Farms creamery is located in Accident, Maryland just a short distance from Deep Creek Lake. Firefly Farms is a […]

Wine, Cheese, Vinegar and Heinz Ketchup

Since becoming involved with wine and travel, I’ve found myself more interested in the history, story and innovations behind other food categories. For instance there is a similarity between wine, cheese, olive oil and vinegars. Mankind has been making these foods for centuries. Also, fermentation is a common step in making many of these items. […]

First Winemaking, Next Cheesemaking

For me, the most I learned about wine was from making it. Kathy and I made wine at home from kits, juice and grapes. We made a barrel of a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot co-fermented and aged 9 months in American oak at Tin Lizzie Wineworks. We made a barrel of 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon aged 20 plus […]

A Gouda Cheese Produced for Laurello Vineyards

Laurello Vineyards in Ohio is now offering a special Gouda cheese produced by Mayfield Road Creamery. This cheese is specially made for Laurello’s tasting room. The Gouda is aged in Chambourcin grape must. According to the email I received from Laurello Vineyards, “The must adds a nice woody grape flavor to the cheese. It is creamy […]

Pear Recipe with Riesling

If you have pears and a bottle of Riesling on hand, you may want to try this recipe this weekend. The recipe can be prepared in advance as the pears can keep up to a week in the refrigerator. Enjoy! Cheers, Kathy California Riesling and Barlett Pears Ingredients 1/4 of a lemon 1 750 mL […]

Virginia Wine Expo in February

Next month, one of the highlights of Virginia will be the Virginia Wine Expo. The event will be February 26-28 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Included in the event will be wine seminars, a Whole Foods Market Cheese Pavilion and chef demonstrations. The Expo begins with a wine seminar, “World Class Ports & Madeira” […]


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