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The morning was spent putting together tasting notes & figuring out food pairings for next weeks wine dinner.
(let me know if you want to attend, it is Tuesday 3/13)
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Josephine, owner of Taormina’s & Walter the Chef.
Planning & Discussing the menu for next weeks tasting.
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I was in the city today & came a cross this Farmer’s Market in the Train Station. I love that & as do many others!
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The Clothespin —
(I took this picture for neighbor Denise.)
I recently heard it was called “the Embrace”.
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The Union League Club is where tonight’s Wine dinner was being held. It’s an exclusive club in Center City.
Learn more here:
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My friend Rosemary from Work invited me to
a fantastic evening honoring women in food and wine.
A chance to meet new people & learn more about
the industry.
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Upon arrival I was treated to a nice glass of Champagne.
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N.V. Aimery Sieur d’Arques Crémant de Limoux
Grande Cuvée 1531 Brut
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(sorry about the poor quality of the photo, lighting was lacking in the room!)
The panel:
Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Master of Wine, is a leading
wine educator, columnist, and author. (Wine for Dummies)
Elizabeth Pressler, President and Co-Proprietor of Elizabeth Spencer, a winery established in 1998.
Véronique Rivest one of the most respected sommeliers
in Canada and internationally.
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First Course “Maine Pink Shrimp Terrine”
w/grapefruit & tarragon
Paired with 2010 Elizabeth Spencer
Sauvignon Blanc (the wine was STELLAR!)
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Kristin Butterworth – Chef de Cuisine at the Lautrec Restaurant of Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
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2009 Elizabeth Spencer Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
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the Pinot was paired with Pan Roasted Squab
w/lightly spiced Quinoa, pickled cherries, fried sage
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friend Rosemary who I work with & invited me to this event
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Wagyu Striploin w/38 layer potato, rapini, Calabrese sauce, amaranth paired with
2004 Elizabeth Spencer Cabernet Sauvignon ,
Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
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the sisters sitting at our table —
……..Sharon, Marjie & Wendy.
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the servers make it all happen,
there was probably a server for each person!
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Dessert was Brown Butter Cheesecake
w/caramel, apple marmalade. Brittany sea salt
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Happy thoughts IN. Happy LIFE out.
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all the photos from tonight’s event can be found here:
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What would helen do? 