July 5th, 2010 by Melissa
Tagged: 47 Friends White Table Wine, Summer Picnic Food
Hope you had a GREAT 4th of July. We did – with family together at our ranch/vineyard for a picnic, followed by fireworks big and small. It was a fairly hot day here, so some cool, crisp white wine and easy picnic food seemed in order. We did all the actual cooking in the cool of the morning, then assembled it in the late afternoon, opened a bottle of 47 Friends White Table Wine, and sat down for a feast at the end of a long, lazy day.
Of course you have to have grilled chicken, and we grilled yellow and red peppers to go with it. In a twist on traditional potato salad, we added carrots, green onions, and fresh, fresh green beans. The dressing included garlic, cilantro, vinegar, a bit of olive oil, and homemade mayonnaise. And corn of course! What is the 4th without corn-on-the-cob! The brownies are disappearing before we can get them on the plate.
The crisp, refreshing sauvignon blanc base of the 47 Friends White Table Wine was a …
April 27th, 2010 by Melissa
Tagged: 47 Friends Red Table Wine, Lamb, RecipeSome of these Spring days are pretty chilly, so here’s what we did the other evening: built a roaring fire and made this delicious stew. A little snuggling helps too.
Grab your 47 Friends – and one special friend – and enjoy!
Lamb Stew with 47 Friends Red Table Wine
Place a cast iron Dutch Oven on the cooktop on medium heat. Add olive oil and saute:
4 Scallions, sliced 1/4″ crosswise
Half a sweet potato (julienne pieces)
Add:
Lamb rib chops
Some leftover marinara sauce (just a little)
Crushed garlic
Spritz of lemon
Sprigs of fresh mint, thyme, rosemary and oregano
Ground cinnamon
4 whole cloves
Mace
Salt
Splash of balsamic vinegar
Water
Cook on low until sweet potatoes are soft and lamb tender.
Excellent with 47 Friends Red.