Wine Country Cooking
by Joanne Weir
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Author: Joanne WeirEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-08-01
ISBN: 1580089380
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Book Reviews of Wine Country Cooking
Book Review: Amazing cookbook!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this about a year ago based on the reviews. This cookbook has been a staple in my kitchen ever since. EVERY recipe we've tried has been amazing. And I've probably made 15-20 different things... but we tend to gravitate towards a few that we really like.
I really like that I can go through the book, find several recipes for the week, and make a grocery list with lots of overlapping ingredients. I use up the food I buy easily instead of trying to find a way to avoid waste. I love the use of fresh herbs in her recipes. And based on what we normally eat I can generally find several recipes that don't require a run to the store. I have also been able to cut the recipes in half with no problem (there are just 2 of us). Just enough for dinner plus leftovers for DH's lunch the next day.
I have started buying this book as an "add-on" wedding gift for our friends.
If you're kind of on the fence and like fresh ingredients that give big flavor, please give this book a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed!
Summary of Wine Country Cooking
Experience the Fresh, Vibrant Flavors of Wine CountryCalifornia?s wine country boasts a mild Mediterranean climate with cool, foggy mornings and warm, sunny afternoons. Early European settlers, recognizing familiar weather and sloping hillsides, transposed the best of their native landscapes into these new, fertile fields. They planted groves of olive and nut trees, grape vines, and gardens bursting with tomatoes, garlic, peppers, squash, thyme, fennel, and lavender. The result is a wine country that rivals its cousins in Italy, Greece, and southern France for wine, olive oil, and colorful produce.
The natural bounty of this region inspires what acclaimed chef Joanne Weir has termed ?wine country cooking.? It?s a Mediterranean-influenced way of cooking and eating that celebrates seasonal produce, fruit-infused olive oils, wild-caught seafood, grass-fed cattle, artisanal cheeses, and rustic breads--all served with a perfectly paired glass of wine.
In Wine Country Cooking, a refreshing collection of 150 recipes and wine pairings, you?ll learn how to cook with the rhythm of the seasons. The abundance of fall squashes, carrots, and turnips become Chicken Ragout with Autumn Vegetables, a hearty dish that?s well complemented by a splash of Chardonnay. In the wintertime, warm up with Shellfish Stew with Orzo and a glass of Pinot Noir. In the spring, take advantage of artichoke season by serving Artichoke Fritters with Lemon Mayonnaise accompanied by Sauvignon Blanc. On a hot, sunny afternoon, cool off with Raspberry and Zinfandel Sherbet with Warm Berry Compote and a flute of sparkling wine.
Impressive enough for entertaining and easy to integrate into a healthy and active lifestyle, these casual and tasty recipes take full advantage of nature?s gifts. Whether you?re picnicking in a sunlit field, strolling through a farmer?s market, or sitting on the back porch with friends, you?ll find yourself taking time to savor every bold and divine wine country flavor.
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