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Appetizer - Ecquador        
Tuna & Bay Scallop Ceviche


Pairing challenge:   French Sparkling vs.  German Riesling
(JCB N'21 Sparkling Cremant de Bourgn1) vs (Fritz Haag Kabinett)


Serves  6
Ingredients:

Mixed Asian Salad with Macadamia Nuts
Adapted from Food and Wine

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce or other hot chili sauce (I used Cholula Chili Lime sauce)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup macadamia nuts (3 ounces)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
A clam shell of organic baby mixed greens - about 1/2 to 3/4 pound
1 large cucumber, seeded and sliced

In a blender, combine the mayonnaise, rice and white wine vinegars, soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame oil, garlic and chili sauce and process to mix. With the machine on, blend in the vegetable oil in a thin stream. Scrape the dressing into a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.


In a medium skillet, cast iron preferably, toast the macadamia nuts over moderately low heat, shaking the skillet, until the nuts are a deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a plate to cool. Add the sesame seeds to the skillet and toast until a deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer the sesame seeds to a plate to cool. Coarsely chop the macadamia nuts and mix with the toasted sesame seeds.

Plate:          
Scoop the Ceviche into 4 bowls.
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JCB 21 - Burgundy Sparkling

Aroma: 
The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay combine to produce a fresh, fruity nose with almond and white flower aromas.

Palate: 
Full and generous in the mouth, N°21 epitomizes a lovely harmony between freshness and fruit.

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International Culinary Sojourn

An International culinary sojourn to  four countries.  Four courses paired with two libations per course including judges who vote on which beverage pairs best with the food.

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You can be a judge too!  Prepare the recipes and pair with the suggested libations.  Let us know what you decide regarding which libation pairs best by commenting on the Blog.   LibationsandFood.com/Blog
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​Our Judges:
  • Kyle Haines - Chef and Judge. Founder, Producer and CEO of Libations & Food and has a certification in Food & Wine Pairings from Fine Vintage LTD.
  • Rachel Konstantin - Sous Chef, and Judge.  Actor, Culinary Enthusiast a former judge of Chopped Junior.
  • Vicki Paladino - Judge.  Retail Executive and World Traveller with a zeal for International Cuisines.
  • Kevin Totoian - Judge.  Musician, Vocalist, Bass, Lead Guitar and manager and member of award winning cover band Tangled Vine.
  • Janet Nazarian - Judge.   Long standing committee member for a Taste of Westport a fundraiser for Clasp Homes in Westport, CT, Ambassador of the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and Marketing Wiz.
  • Lily Gianonni - Camerawoman.  Comedian and Filmmaker.
"International Culinary  Sojourn"
 
We will feature 4 courses:

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  • Appetizer - Ecquador
         Tuna & Bay Scallop Ceviche

          Pairing challenge:   French Sparkling vs.  German Riesling
        (JCB N'21 Sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne) vs. (Fritz Haag Kabinett)

  • Salad - Italy
        Tomato Caprese with Basil Vinaigrette

         Pairing challenge:  Sancerre vs. Cava 
        (Les Pier Blancs Sancerre) vs (Pino Valeciego Cava Brut) 

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  • Entree - Thailand
         Sweet & Spicy Lemongrass Thai Salmon with Sesame & Soy Jasmine Rice 

         Pairing challenge:    Pinot Noir vs. Zinfandel
         (
Vigneroni de Buxy Pinot Noir - Gamay) vs. (Seven Deadly Zins - Zinfandel)


  • Dessert - USA
​​         Salty Caramel Ice Cream over Chocolate Walnut Brownie
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         Pairing challenge:   Coffee Cocktail vs. Cognac Brandy

         (Coffee Cocktail w/Espresso Ice Cube) vs. (Grand Marnier)


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    • A Bountiful Feast
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    • Boeuf Bourguignon | A Bountiful Feast
    • Caprese with Basil Vinaigrette I International Culinary Sojourn
    • Ceviche | International Culinary Sojourn
    • Crème Brûlée
    • Ice Cream - Salted Carmel with Fudgy Brownie | International Culinary Sojourn
    • Mushroom - Wild Mushroom Soup with Sherry & Thyme
    • Pears - Honey Thyme Roasted Comice Pears w/ St Agur Blue Cheese and Dressed Greens
    • Salmon - Lemon Grass Thailand | International Culinary Sojourn
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