Saturday, October 31, 2009

~Hogue Columbia Valley Late Harvest White Riesling Washington~


~hogue columbia valley late harvest white riesling washington~

~king estate 2006 vin glace pinot gris~


~king estate vin glace pinot gris 2006~

Thursday, October 29, 2009

~quince jam recipe~

~quince jam recipe~

6 cups quince grated (about 5-6 )
4 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
4 cups sugar

bring water, quince, lemon juice and zest to a boil, then simmer for 15 min.
add sugar and cook60 minutes or till consistency desired.

Friday, October 23, 2009

~turkey chili recipe~

~turkey chili recipe~

1 gallon beans ( puree half)
2 1/2 # roux
4 small onions diced
4 jalapenos minced
3 gallon chicken stock
1/4 cup cumin
1/4 cup chili powder
pinch cayenne
1 Tbls. thyme dried
white pepper
salt if needed
1 1/2 # ground turkey
2# diced turkey

cook beans separate and puree half
sweat onions and peppers and make roux
add chicken stock and seasonings let simmer
brown ground turkey and add with diced turkey to chili
add beans and let cook.

Friday, October 2, 2009

~original sin hard cider~







~original sin hard cider~






~original sin hard cider~




~original sin hard cider~

~focaccia bread recipe~

~focaccia bread recipe~

yield = 1 sheet tray

Sponge
1 1/2 oz. dry yeast
1 1/2 cup 80 degree water
2 Tbls. sugar
1 lb. bread flour

Straight mix, put into oiled bowl, cover and let rise and then punch down

Dough
4 cup 80 degree water
6 oz. sugar
2 Tbls. salt
3 1/2 lb. bread flour

dissolve sugar, salt and water. then add flour. mix for 2 minutes
add the sponge and mix with dough hook for 4-6 minutes
roll out dough
place on greased sheet pan and let rise for 1/2 hour
press the top of the dough with your fingertips,
pour 1/2 cup olive oil over the bread and season
with kosher salt, cracked pepper, finely chopped rosemary and minced garlic.
bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

~louisiana marinade~

~louisiana marinade~

1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. black pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 Tbsp. rosemary
3/4 Tbsp. oregano
2 Tbsp. fresh minced garlic
1/4 c. worchestershire sauce
1 qt. beer

mix all ingredients together and refrigerate