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Women Tasting Wine, “Summer Wines” – Monday, July 19

HOC — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:55:35 +0000

From WTW: With apologies to George Gershwin, it’s “Summertime… and the drinkin’ is easy.” Now that summer is finally here, it’s time to think about those light, fun wines to sip out on the patio or to complement your light summer fare or barbecues. To that end, at the July 19 WTW Seminar Dennis Sienko of Bend Wine Cellar will guide us through seven wines meant to enhance those lazy, hazy days of summer. We will focus on whites, Rosés, and even some summer friendly red wines.

Come and join us in tasting some lovely wines, paired with Chef Tim’s delicious food. WTW meets on Monday, May 19, from 4:00-6:00 pm, at the Jackalope Grill. Please arrive 15 minutes early for Women Tasting Wine. Cost is $45. For reservations, please contact Diane Sienko at Bend Wine Cellars (388-7564), or go to the Women Tasting Wine website.

Click for menus from past Women Tasting Wine seminars.

Bastille Day Dinner, Wednesday, July 14

HOC — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:52:05 +0000

Tim’s Supper Club
Wednesday, July 14
Bastille Day Dinner
Cost is $39.00, and corkage fee will be waived.
Click here for the Bastille Day Dinner menu at The Jackalope Grill.
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10 Commandments of Ethical Eating

Chef Tim — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:46:19 +0000

Alan Richman, GQ’s Food and Travel writer spent 30 days trying to dine ethically. An article in the July GQ titled “Eat No Evil,” describes his quest. I think that my favorite is “If you have to eat in airports, don’t.” Another is “Transform your front lawn into a garden (be prepared for neighbors to consider you a fruitcake– or worse, a European).” (Ooops, here is a photo of our front lawn garden.) The article is not online but he has distilled some of his conclusions down to these ten commandments.

Why is a Salad More Expensive than a Big Mac?

Chef Tim — Fri, 14 May 2010 20:02:07 +0000

I found this remarkable info-graphic yesterday. How much more clear can you make this issue?

Thai Style Vegetable Soup

Chef Tim — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:03:09 +0000

Here is the most requested recipe from the Amalie Robert Estate tasting held at the Jackalope Grill on April 19. This recipe is interesting because one can take a vegetable soup recipe and easily re-spice it to give your soups a whole new look. This one is “fusion cuisine” that works.

April & May Events at The Jackalope Grill

Chef Tim — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:39:10 +0000

Sunday, May 30, Memorial Day Weekend
We will be open at 5:00 for regular dinner service.

Monday, June 7, Tim’s Supper Club
In this dinner we will be exploring the foods from the Loire Valley in France. The best pork in France is grown here. Culinary inventions from this area include the beurre blanc sauce and the Tarte Tatin. Check out the menu here. The wine pairings are listed here.

Share Your Favorite Cookbook

Dirty Martini — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:06:17 +0000

What’s Your Favorite Cookbook?

We found the results interesting when a group of local friends and food lovers submitted their Favorite Cookbook recommendations. Of the 87 cookbooks, these are the recipients of more than one vote. Please take the time to leave a reply with your favorites and as a reward we will email you the list of the most popular cookbooks. The Jame Beard Foundation recently published a list of “The Baker’s Dozen,” a list of the thirteen best baking cookbooks of all time. You can examine that list here.

4 Votes: “Silver Palate Cookbook” by Rosso and Lukins
3 Votes: “The Best Recipe and The New Best Recipe” by Cook’s Illustrated
3 Votes: “Joy of Cooking” by Rombauer
2 Votes: “Molto Italiano” by Batali
2 Votes: “The Better Homes and Garden Cookbook” by BH&G
2 Votes: “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” by Child
2 Votes: “The Way to Cook” by Child
2 Votes: “Crème de Colorado” by Junior League
2 Votes: “Emeril 20-40-60 Cookbook” by Lagasse
2 Votes: “Favorite Recipes of American Home Economics Teachers” by Stovall, Carlson et al.
Tim’s Submission: “The Art of Eating Well” by Artusi

What’s your Favorite Cookbook? Post a Comment with your picks!

Click the Comments link below to submit.

Looking Ahead to April

Chef Tim — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:14:35 +0000

We will be open Easter Sunday April, 4 serving dinner from 3 until 7 pm.

Thai Shrimp in Curried Coconut Sauce

Chef Tim — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:02:42 +0000

Here is the most requested recipe from the last Women Tasting Wine seminar presented by Sineann Winery.

Classic Ragu Bolognaise Recipe

Chef Tim — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:28:17 +0000

Here is the Marcella Hazan recipe from the last Women Tasting Wine seminar that I promised to post.