Almost Fall Gala Pictures! September 30, 2009

Almost Fall Gala Dinner September 30, 2009

Such a fun night! Not only did we have a guest from Bangor Maine. (HI TESS!) but, my entire family came for dinner. Buck and Karly, Mom and Larry, all my sisters Kerin, Lisa, Lynne and their hubbys Jim, Greg and Tim were all present.
The menu was simple and really good tasty ingredients made it [...]

Marching into spring 2009 January 21, 2009

Marching into Spring Gala Dinner
Friday March 27th at 6:30 PM
It’s going to be spring soon and with new things in bloom we invite you to join us for a sumptuous repast full of the flavors of a bright new season on the horizon. This is a six-course meal with full service. Seating is limited. We [...]

In my South we move slowly because we can! December 17, 2008

Wow…this was a fun one! Challenging but fun none the less! We were full to capacity and frying chicken for fifty people is much more of a challenge then I ever thought it could be. Thank you to my Peeps who were so very forgiving. (you know who you are!)
Next year I promise to [...]

Summer Fling Gala Dinner May 27, 2008

Alright, is everyone ready for the next dinner?
 

It’s a Summer Fling Celebration Gala Dinner
June 27th Gathering at 6:30
 
Summer feels like it’s already upon us; let’s celebrate with friends, family, food and wine! Gather in the barn and on the porch on a gorgeous summer evening with the stars and the crickets.
Our seating and Serving [...]

Marching into Spring Gala Dinner Menu March 28th 2008 February 28, 2008

      Marching into Spring Gala Dinner
 

I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to some budding trees, flowers, a bit of sunshine and some sleepy foliage coming to life. What better way to March into Spring then to get together with family and friends and partake in the celebration of Great Food and [...]

Recipes February 5, 2008

Winter Fantasy MenuAntipasto
Servings: Serves 6 to 8.

For the marinade
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
3 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 small fennel bulbs (about 1 [...]

Winter Fantasy Dinner Menu January 3, 2008

Mixed Antipasto with Country Bread::wine pairing:: 2005 Coop D’Ville 
Appetizer Course: Fritto Misto; Lightly Panko dusted fried Calamari and Shrimp with garlic, lemon Aioli::wine pairing:: 2007 Vermentino
Soup Course: Roasted Red Sweet Pepper Soup with Basil infused Olive Oil::wine pairing:: 2005 Sangiovese
Salad Course: Jonna’s famous Classic Caesar Salad::wine pairing:: 2005 Chanteclair
Main Course: Osso Bucco with Gremolada; Browned and [...]

First Peeps Party November 8, 2007

First Peeps Party
So, we had the very first “Peeps” party on October 27th. It was so much fun hanging with my Peeps. 50 guests left full and happy and those who weren’t driving seemed very happy with the wine choices of the evening. Steve, my tasting room Manager mentioned today how many bottles we went [...]