http://www.pinotnoir.com/playing_with_food Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 13 May 2008 20:07:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Green is everywhere you turn these days from the vineyard to your table. What a better way to celebrate than with a fresh green salad? Accompanied by a crisp Riesling this cries “Spring” from the tabletops. Ingredients Salad 1 heaping cup of mixes spring greens such as watercress, arugula, frisée, ... http://www.pinotnoir.com/playing_with_food/archives/6 With pre-made dumpling wrappers, available in most supermarkets, this recipe is a cinch! Ingredients 32 pre-made dumpling wrappers 1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger 1/2 cup light soy sauce 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 3/4 lb ground pork (from shoulder; not lean) Directions 1. Halve ginger, then finely chop 1 half and cut remaining half into very thin matchsticks (less than ... http://www.pinotnoir.com/playing_with_food/archives/5 What better way to celebrate two of the Northwest's culinary bounties than with a pairing of steamed clams and Oregon Chardonnay! The delicate, slightly briny flavors of the clams balance out nicely with the clean citrus and tropical fruit of Chardonnay. Don’t forget the crusty bread for soaking up ... http://www.pinotnoir.com/playing_with_food/archives/4 1 lb round steak4 cups beef stock1 cup water1/2 cup pearled barleySprig of thymeSalt & pepper3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 pound mixed mushrooms, remove stems & thinly slice1 shallot, finely chopped2 Tbsp Flat leaf parsely, choppedCube the steak; heat oil in large saucepan and brown the meat.Add shallots and ... http://www.pinotnoir.com/playing_with_food/archives/1