farm to fork week in south jersey
Posted on July 22, 2008
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The SJ Hot Chefs 2008 Farm to Fork Week begins on July 27th (4 courses for $35 per person). It’s a celebration of the local produce grown on family-owned farms here in New Jersey. If you’re planning to take advantage of the situation, we’ve compiled the menus of participating restaurants, and have wine pairing suggestions available at our New Jersey store.
I wonder what Matt Ito will be doing at Fuji (where Susan and I had wonderful Sashimi and Riesling the other night).
‘nuther great one from germany
Posted on July 22, 2008
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Speakin’ of Riesling (aren’t we always?), the 2007 harvest brought magnificent fruit to good growers like Pete Jakob Kühn, and the Oestricher Lenchen Kabinett is a great example.
This comes from an assemblage of tiny (very) parcels Peter farms bio-dynamically in the Lenchen, an ancient vineyard overlooking the Rhine River in the Rheingau…which is where the Benedictines “discovered” the magical connection between Riesling and the soil. Each vineyard site produced unique wines, year after year, consistently. Yes, “real wine” is magical…
thank you
Posted on July 19, 2008
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Well! To be perfectly honest, I’ve had my head in data so much lately that there hasn’t been an opportunity keep up with the general “goings on.”
Then the word comes that we topped out in NY, once again, and South Jersey has finally discovered us!
To our customers in New York and New Jersey, thank you for the recognition you’ve given us in the Zagat New York City Gourmet Shopping & Entertainment Guide (2009), and in South Jersey Magazine.
Thank you, not just for the recognition, but for keeping us busy with work we love to do. Greg and I realize how privileged we are to have the good fortune to work with extraordinary winegrowers, extraordinary staff, and a smart, curious, adventurous audience.
P.S. If you’re in Philly, you don’t have to go far to experience the “best wine shop in NY.” We’re right here!
summer cooking - jersey fresh
Posted on July 19, 2008
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Wow! It seems like the summer is going by SO quickly - I can’t believe it is almost August already!
I just returned from a camping trip to Knoebels Amusement Resort with Fred, the kids and some good friends. If you have children and you’ve never been there, you must check it out. It’s an old-fashioned amusement park (outside of Bloomsburg, PA) that is like stepping back in time. What a blast!
Each family took a turn cooking dinner, and as usual, Fred’s meal was loved by all.
One of the best things about summer in NJ is the locally grown tomatoes and nothing is better at the end of a day in the hot sun than a refreshing Tomato Mozzarella Salad. It is easy to make and only takes a few minutes. It’s a great light appetizer and if you have any leftover (we didn’t), a nice snack for the next day.
Fred’s Jersey Tomato Salad
Sliced Jersey Tomato (fresh from Duffields Farm Market)
sprinkle with a dash of salt and pepper
top with a fresh basil leaf (from Fred’s or your own garden)
a slice of fresh mozzarella (Severino’s in Westmont is a good source)
drizzle with a balsamic vinaigrette (made with Château Calissanne Olive Oil, of course)
top with a small fresh basil leaf as a garnish
I picked the 2007 Castel di Salve Santi Medici Rosato to drink and even the “pink wine skeptics” agreed it was the perfect pairing!
Another of Fred’s dinners at Knoebels was Grilled White Pizza with Pesto
Fred’s Grilled Pizza
Prepackaged crispy pizza crust (lightly brush each side with olive oil)
Simple Pesto - fresh basil, Calissane Olive Oil, fresh garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano (from Severino’s), dash of salt and pepper
Spread the pesto mixture on top of the crust
Top with a blend of Italian Cheeses
Cook on low flame on grill until done
For the kids, we made a traditional pizza with pizza sauce instead of pesto, and topped them to order. Everybody was happy.
The wine we drank was my friend Lisa’s favorite white wine, the Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Le Gemme Brunori 2007. It was great with the white pizza!
You might not think of pizza as a choice for dinner on a camping trip, but it was simple to pack the ingredients in the cooler and quick to put together upon arrival (we made the pesto at home using a food processor before we left). It makes for a nice alternative to hamburgers and hotdogs (don’t worry - we had them the next night!).
P.S. Susan Crawshaw came up with the great idea of taking the grilled pizza tailgating. After all, it’s almost E-A-G-L-E-S time!
insulated wine “totes”
Posted on July 8, 2008
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My little post about the Fourth of July brought up a few of responses (good to know someone’s reading this thing) - all wanting to know:
“What’s a Moore Brothers Insulated Bag?”
Well, it’s pictured right here, and they’re wonderful things to have around when you’re schlepping around to a BYO. They hold two bottles comfortably (three in a pinch) - and come with “chill-paks” that you keep in the freezer, and drop in to keep your wine cool, even in the blazing heat of summer.
They cost 20 bucks at any Moore Brothers Wine Company store, and last for years.
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