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Give your taste buds an education! Born of the passion for excellent cuisine, the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State spreads and shares its fervor with an international array of students who wish to turn their passions into careers. Under the tutelage of M.C.I.’s expert…
Below are photos from the January 20, 2009 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute. Menu is below! Amuse Bouche Trevisiol Extra Brut Prosecco, NV Seared Scallops with Celeriac Slaw and Blood Orange Beurre Blanc Les Deux Tours Sauvignon Blanc 2005 and Mosel River Riesling 2007…
Sensational Wine Dinners
Wines hosted by Rodney Strong Vineyards
Amuse Gueule
Sea Scallop, grapefruit, brown butter, crème fraiche
Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Jonah Crab, cauliflower, black garlic, saffron & lemon
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2006
Atlantic Salmon, rapini, lentils, vanilla & red wine
Russian River Pinot Noir 2007
Chicken Thigh, currants, spinach, long pepper curry, jasmine rice
Sonoma County Merlot 2005
Venison Loin, rutabaga, jalapeño, shallots, & prunes
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Symmetry Meritage 2005
Mocha, chocolate, coconut, & banana
Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2006
On Sunday, February 15, 2009, I competed in my first solo culinary competition as a member of the American Culinary Federation (“ACF”). I’ve been a member of the ACF for a while now, but have not competed. You may remember that I participated in the…
Hosted by Greg Graziano, owner and winemaker of Granziano Winery, Mendocino, California. Amuse Gueule Trout Roe, salsify, Meyer lemon & tarragon Chenin Blanc Rock Shrimp, avocado, jicama, scallion & yuzu Dolcetto Rosato “Paella” Pinot Noir Roasted Squab, mole, parsnip, white beans & red onion Zinfandel…
Be aware that there is a news conference on Friday morning at 10:30am, in time for the announcements to hit the noon news in Cincinnati. The speculation is fun to read — just like popular fiction.
Cannot wait for the news at noon on Friday. Will probably watch it on Channel 12, myself.
Hosted by Brian Scott of Vintner Select Distributors. Event hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt and Chef Matt Winterrowd. Amuse Gueule Shigoku Oyster; apple, chervil & shallot Gramona 2004 Cava Gran Cuvee Langostine; potato, artichoke &…