A few weeks ago I decided to take a short break from my normal
routine in my flower fields and indulge in one of my favorite past-times -
Cooking! Yes, I love to cook, especially when the fruits and vegetable being prepared are grown in my garden or by
another local farmer. So, I ventured off to The Ponte Family Winery for a Tuscan Cooking Class.
The class was held in the Barrel Room, a special room Ponte Vineyard's designed exclusively for their Wine Club Members.
Chef Roberto Carboni our host and instructor, guided us through this savory Tuscana Menu:
- Panzanella: A salad of tomatoes, bread, cucumber, olives, basil and red onion.
- Pappardelle Al Sugo D' Anatra: Large pasta ribbons with white duck ragu.
- Scaloppine Al Funghi: Veal with mixed mushrooms.
- Dolce Di Ricotta E Mandorle: Ricotta and almond cheesecake.
Chef Carboni didn't just show us how to prepare wonderful meals; he was full of life, entertaining and even serenaded us in
Italian.
My thanks to our Chef for a superb evening of food and wine!
Great food, wine and "Flowers" - the perfect ending to a wonderful day!
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