Fresh Picked Pairings

Nothing quite like farm fresh from my local organic farm stand, South Fork Farm, owned by Jacki Meyer and Ryan Dorsey. Their farm is on land that has been cultivated by inspired farmers through history for it's unique location above the American River Canyon.

I'm working with Ryan and Jacki to produce recipes and wine pairings using the weeks freshest ingredients. It's fun to get an up close view of what's in season.  If you don't live in California, you could have a few weeks of variation from our weekly picks.

Fresh Picked Pairings

Radishes
   Jacki was harvesting radishes this morning before the heat was too intense. I chatted with her a bit about how they prepare their veggies. She says that they "just eat them." Sounds delicious to me! These are great pickled too, but we ate them with fresh hummus before I could get to the pickling.






Spring Onions

I love to throw these on the grill to sweeten the flavor. They can quickly become a centerpiece when paired with lamb and potatoes. Jacki and Ryan also recommend grilling veggies and enjoying their delicious flavors. Once the onions meet the grill, they become wine friendly.


Sugar Snap Peas

These make the best snack! However, I added them fresh to whole wheat pasta with mint for a family friendly meal.

Simple lemony cheese pasta with sugar snaps

For the sauce:

Heat a large skillet with high sides over medium-high heat, add the butter, cream, milk, and mascarpone and feta cheeses. Bring to a boil and simmer until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, crushed red pepper and a good pinch of pepper, whisking until the cheese has fully melted. Simmer the sauce 3-5 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add the pasta and sugar snap peas to the sauce and toss well. Cook another 1-2 minutes to warm through. Add the mint and toss. Serve immediately with fresh feta or parmesan. Delicious paired with creamy aromatic Viognier-Roussanne blend or crisp Sauvignon Blanc.

Produce

3 cups	South Fork Farm Sugar Snap Peas
1/4 cup	South Fork Farm mint
1 tsp	Lemon, zest

1/4 cup

Lemon juice, fresh

Pasta

1 lb	Whole wheat pasta

Spices

1 pinch	Red pepper
1	Salt and fresh black pepper

Oil

1 tbsp

Olive oil

Dairy

2 tbsp	Butter, unsalted
8 oz	Feta cheese
1 cup	Heavy cream
8 oz	Mascarpone cheese
2 cups	Milk