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Prepare yourself for the fascinating story of how Steve Sando, proprietor of Rancho Gordo here in the Napa Valley, specializes in tracking down heirloom and rare varieties of beans, grains, herbs and more. Discover why these culinary essentials make your every-day meals even more delicious as he chats with our good friend, Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways.
In episode 41 we had a chance to learn a little about how fine olive oil is made. Now, we’re following up by getting some great information on how to select it and enjoy it in every day life from an expert on the subject. Sit back and enjoy and glass of wine and some Caprese salad with lots of good olive oil as Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, chats on the phone with Darrell Corti of Corti Brothers Fine Wine and Gourmet Foods.
PS: As always, especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC49. Cheers!
This episode features a fascinating interview with bee-keepers Spencer and Helene Marshall, who produce Marshall’s Farm honey here in the Napa Valley.
Our friend, Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways, spends a little time talking with them about how honey gets from the flower to the jar, and they also offer some great tips on cooking with honey and how to select and store it. It’s such a pleasure to listen to people who are so knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Enjoy!
As always, especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC47.
In this episode Sherry Page of Culinary Getaways visits Round Pond, a producer of olive oil, vinegar and wine here in Napa Valley. Today, she focuses on how olive oil is grown and produced at Round Pond as she chats with Bill Chambers, the Estate Hospitality Manager.
Especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC 41 (that’s Papa, Charlie 41).
Barrie Lynn, The Cheese Impresario, a cheese expert who stages events all over the country, offers a little cheese education and shares her ideas about how to pair wine and cheese with Nancy Hawks Miller, a twenty-year veteran of the wine industry and our Director of Education.
These are the cheeses recommended by Barrie Lynn, “The Cheese Impresario” during the interview:
Roth Käse – Monroe, Wisconsin
Vintage Van Gogh
A true masterpiece, Vintage Van Gogh is artfully crafted in limited quantities from fresh, full cream milk. Aged for a minimum of six months, this outstanding cheese has a rich, golden body and a nuanced flavor with pronounced caramel notes. This stunning cheese won 1st Place at the 2004 Wisconsin State Fair.
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese
Les Frères
(pronounced lay frair) This European style cheese was developed with care to reflect the Crave Brothers’ Irish-French heritage. It is a rich rind washed cheese with an earthy, fruity flavor.
Montchevre - Wisconsin
Goat Cheeses
Montchevre makes a slew of amazing goat cheeses. Known for their clean and tangy flavor. Their Fresh Goat Cheese Logs come in a variety of flavors. Fresh Plain and even with Peppadew’s…red peppers from South Africa.
A Perfect Pear from Napa Valley
Pear Fig Jam
Mustapha’s Fine Foods of Morocco
Argan oil is a deep golden oil, often with a reddish tinge that is produced from the seeds of the Argan tree, which only grows in Morocco.
Carr Valley Cheese Company – La Valle, Wisconsin
Carr Valley Cheese is one of America’s finest specialty cheese plants. They produce a variety of traditional classics like expertly aged Cheddar to award-winning American Originals like Cocoa Cardona and Gran Canaria. Owner Sid Cook is one of a small handful of certified Master Cheesemakers in the United States.
And now, especially for our listeners, we are pleased to offer a 10% discount on all Goosecross® wines (with free shipping for case purchases). Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC 39 (that’s Papa, Charlie 39).
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Enjoy a little background on St. Valentine, how we came to name a holiday for him, and prepare for a sumptuous celebration with a special Valentine’s Day menu from Colleen’s Kitchen at goosecross-recipes.com
As a special Valentine’s Day treat we’re pleased to offer our Sparkling Rosé for just $20.00 a bottle. Please call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC34 (that’s Papa, Charlie 34). For a very romantic and special gift, you can ask us to have the bottle dipped in a half a pound of milk or dark chocolate for an additional fee. But Hurry! Unique gifts take preparation and care so please call by February 10th to order.
In Colleen’s Kitchen at goosecross-recipes.com, search for these recipes and enjoy: Cocoa Seared Scallops or Short Ribs with Coffee-Cocoa Sauce and Asparagus & Orange-Grapefruit Salad.
Get an inside look at the edible gardens at Copia, the American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts in Napa Valley. Sherry Page, owner of Culinary Getaways interviews Colby Eirman, the Director of Gardens at Copia and gets his take on pest management, French intensive gardening and why Copia is even a great place for kids! For current discounts and wine promotions, call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC32 (that’s Papa, Charlie 32).
In this episode, our good friend, Diane DeFilipi of “Let’s Go Cook Italian” will tell us about the foods, wines and family traditions that make up a typical Italian Christmas and shares some of her favorite recipes. She and Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education, are enjoying a glass of Prosecco, the sparkling wine of the Veneto, to get into the spirit of the season.
For recipes, please visit goosecross-recipes.com
And now, especially for our listeners to celebrate the holidays, we’re offering a 12% discount on our AmerItal — a flavorful Tuscan-style Sangiovese and Cabernet blend — and a 10% discount on all other wines. Just call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC30 (that’s Papa, Charlie 30).
In this episode, Goosecross proprietor Colleen Topper and Sherry Page, owner of Culinary Getaways, trade ideas on some of their favorite Thanksgiving traditions and dishes.
For more information, please contact wine@goosecross.com and for recipes, visit goosecross-recipes.com or culinarygetaways.com
We are pleased to offer a 10% discount on the purchase of Goosecross wines especially for our listeners. Just call us toll-free at (800) 276-9210 and mention code: PC28 (that’s Papa, Charlie 28).
In this episode, Diane DeFilipi of “Let’s Go Cook Italian!” talks about her experiences running a Bed and Breakfast in Napa Valley and her new Tuscan gourmet culinary excursions as she converses with Nancy Hawks Miller, a 20 year veteran of the industry and Director of Education at Goosecross Cellars.
Sherry Page, Proprietor of Culinary Getaways, describes her programs which offer a wonderful personal-touch and offers some fun culinary tips! Sherry also presents food-related things-to-do in the Napa Valley and Provence (France) as she browses the local farmer’s market with Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education.
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If you’re planning to have a wine tasting party at home or want to start a tasting group, Erin McKee and Mark Jardarian, two of our winery tasting room representatives, will tell you everything you need to know to host a party that’s both fun and educational.
Enjoying wine and cheese together is one of life’s great pleasures, but creating a harmonious match can be challenging. Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education has some practical information about which wines and cheeses are the most versatile and offers some guidelines on how to create delicious combinations.
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In this episode we learn a little about the history of Mother’s and Father’s Day from Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education. Then, Colleen Topper, our proprietor and in-house chef has planned some simple and delicious menus to make for memorable celebrations.
For the complete experience, please go to goosecross.com, click on Colleen’s Kitchen and enjoy Colleen’s recipes for Mother’s and Father’s Day such as Arugula Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette, Sesame Shrimp, Fudge Chocolate Chunk Brownies with Pecans, Strawberry Apple Salad, BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Tuscan BBQ Sauce, Chocolate Crazy Cake–and many others.
Colleen Topper, our Proprietor and Director of Public Relations also acts as our in-house chef. She has developed a remarkably extensive collection of her own recipes for you to enjoy at goosecross.com. Today Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education talks to Colleen about where she gets her ideas and how she goes about creating new recipes for our visitors to enjoy.
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Colleen Topper, our Proprietor and in-house chef, has prepared some wonderful menus for Easter and Passover. Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education presents the traditions and symbols behind the foods we enjoy when we celebrate these holidays. Please go to goosecross.com, click on Colleen’s Kitchen and enjoy Colleen’s recipes for Passover and Easter such as Caramelized Onion Beef Brisket and Grilled Marinated Lamb Roast with Pinot Noir and Pomegranate.
If you’ve wondered if you really have to smell the cork or what to do if you think you have a bad bottle this is the episode for you. Our Director of Education, Nancy Hawks Miller offers suggestions on the best way to order a wine you’ll really enjoy and what to expect when it comes to your table.
Pairing wine and food is easier than you think because they have a natural affinity. Nancy Hawks Miller, our Director of Education takes a common sense approach to creating wine and food synergy with some time honored techniques and some less conventional approaches too. Explore our recipe collection.
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Welcome to Napa Valley Wine Radio, a Podcast proudly presented by Goosecross Cellars, a Napa Valley family winery.
Napa Valley Wine Radio has been designed to deliver home wine education, entertainment, and wine appreciation information from an “insiders” perspective. We plan to present a broad range of topics to expand your knowledge of how fine wine is produced while listening to Napa Valley Wine Radio’s down-to-earth ideas and suggestions for enhancing your enjoyment of food and wine everyday.
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