Celebrate the harvest season and salute the coming holidays with a hands-on class from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, to make five delicious appetizers with the talented team at Fresh Starts Chef Events.
Ziggy the Wine Gal, a radio and television personality as well as a private wine consultant, joins us to lead tasting of her favorite bottles from Benziger Family Winery -- just in time for holiday gift-giving and parties!
Learn how to pair simple or complex menus with wines to fit your entertaining style and your budget as well as practice recipes you can use at home.
The menu:
Tuna poke with mango, avocado and tobiko roe
2012 Benziger Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Paradiso de Maria, Sonoma Mountain
Homemade spanakopita with garden spinach and feta cheese
2011 Benziger Family, Chardonnay, Sonoma County
Arancini -- Italian risotto balls with heirloom tomato marinara
2010 Imagery Estate Winery, Sangiovese, Dry Creek Valley
Albondigas - Mexican-style meatballs braised in fresh tomatillo salsa
2010 Benziger Family, Merlot, Sonoma County
East Indian pakoras with two handmade chutneys
2011 Benziger Estate, Joaquin's Inferno, (Zinfandel) Sonoma Mountain
Ziggy's commentary draws from her travels to the world’s wine regions. She’s been a partner in Tantalus Winery and personal sommelier to many stars, including the rock band Journey. Her radio and television work involves national and local stations, including KRSH-FM in Sonoma County.
Tickets cost $55 include dinner and wine tasting. The event takes place in the showcase kitchen at the Next Key Center, 1385 N. Hamilton Parkway, in Novato.
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For reservations and information, please visit Fresh Starts Chef Events online or call 415-382-3363 x243. All proceeds benefit shelter and job-training programs at Homeward Bound of Marin.
