Get Ready to Party with this Great Selection of Party Wines
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
• WHITES:
1. 2005 Liberty School Chardonnay, Central Coast California: Hints of pear, buttery apples and cardamon.
2. 2006 Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand: Crisp pear, quince, grassy flavors.
3. 2006 Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige, Italy: Citrus, apples, plums, cinnamon cream.
4. 2003 Laurel Lake Vineyards, Cabernet Franc: Full-bodied, with a hint of goodness. Don’t match with steaks though.
• REDS:
1. 2005 Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois, Napa, California: Flavors of dark berries, chocolate, coconut.
2. 2004 Gallo Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California: Blackberry, currant, coffee, spice.
3. 2005 Sebastiani Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California: Plum, black cherry, vanilla.
4. 2004 Vignaruja, Cannonau di Sardegna: Well balanced, fruity, very pleasant taste.
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Earthly Eating Daily Recipe
Caramelized Onion Tartlets
Makes: 24
2 tbs. plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
2 large sweet onions, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cups hot water
1 tbs. beef bouillon granules
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
8 sheets phyllo dough (14×9)
1. In a skillet, melt 2 tbs, butter over medium heat. Add onions and sugar. Cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Stir in water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
3. Melt remaining butter. Brush one sheet of dough with butter (distributing evenly; keep remaining sheets uncovered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent drying). Top with another sheet, and brush with butter. Cut into 12 squares.
4. Press one square into each of 6 greased mini-muffin cups. Top each with another square, placing corners off center. Spoon 1 tbs. onion mixture into each cup. Repeat process 3 times. Bake at 357°F for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm
Happy Eating!
