~wild mushrooms~

such a nice sight
i found these at shaker lakes today ~~~!
fungi fungi fungi

~pork~

~prairie grove farms pork tenderloin
apple fennel slaw, sage, apple butter demi

~Concord Grape Jelly~

concord grapes from shaker market turned into jelly.

mmmmm~!

~wine~

domaine larochette manciat
macon les morizettes
2006 burgundy
bourgogne, france

~beer~

great lakes brewing co.
oktoberfest beer

~indians last home game~

~beer~

new holland brewery

the poet

oatmeal stout

~beer~

mad river brewing co.

steelhead scotch porter

~beer~

Rodenbach Red Bach

~beer~

Houblon Chouffe Dobbelen IPA Tripel

~wine~

Anne Amie Cuvee A 2005

Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon

winemaker's notes:The 2005 Anne Amie Vineyards, Cuvée A, Pinot Noir is a classic Oregon Pinot Noir. Dark garnet in color, the fragrant bouquet is filled with aromas of spices, fresh black raspberries and hints of toasty oak. On the palate, it is racy and firm with flavors laced with cranberries and bittersweet black cherries highlighted with touches of fresh sage and cinnamon. The finish is lively and long with a clean freshness that invites the next sip. Drink the Cuvée A Pinot Noir young to preserve its lively freshness.

~wine~

Treana Mer Soleil Vineyard Viognier-Marsanne 2004
Rhone White Blends Central Coast, California

winemaker's notes:
Treana White is a Rhône-style blend of Marsanne and Viognier, two varieties that thrive in California's Central Coast growing region. Fruit for the blend is sourced from the renowned Mer Soleil Vineyard in Monterey County. Cool maritime winds off the bay keep the vineyards temperate all summer long. This cooler climate imposes a long, gentle growing season, resulting in wines of excellent balance and complexity.
This wine displays the elegant varietal characteristics of Viognier and Marsanne. This alluring blend offers floral aromas of citrus, honeysuckle and jasmine followed by ripe flavors of stone fruit with rich honey overtones. High-toned citrus notes and a solid minerality lend excellent balance. The mouthfeel is lush and full with a broad mid-palate while bright acidity cleans the palate and lends ease and versatility to food-pairing.

~beans and weiners~labor day 2007~

~more taste of cleveland 2007~

~taste of cleveland 2007~

~taste of cleveland

pictures of my culinary demonstration to follow~!~