Among the many events at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City is Cherries D'Vine barbecue, held Sunday, July 6 from noon to 4 PM at the Hagerty Center on Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City. The event features tasting of a selection of wines from each of a number of wineries from Leelanau and [...]
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Sign up for the 'Vintage Michigan Club' and start saving on Leelanau wine today!
June 27, 2008 – 2:20 pm
If you already didn't know, Michigan Wines.com - The Official Website of Michigan's Wine Industry, has a great program that provides discounts on Michigan wines. Better yet a lifetime membership is only $15. Check it out and start saving today on your favorite Leelanau Peninsula wines!
Vintage Michigan Club
Join the Vintage Michigan Club and discover [...]
Plan your own wine-tasting party
June 23, 2008 – 4:40 pm
Over at mlive.com there is a cool feature on planning a tasting party. We obviously suggest the use of Leelanau wines but none the less it sounds like an interesting way to throw a party and learn something about wine in the process.
Because each tasting portion will be only about 1 or 2 fluid [...]
Leelanau Children's Center Silent Auction @ Gills Pier
June 19, 2008 – 11:55 am
The annual Leelanau Children's Center Silent Auction takes place on Friday, June 27, 2008 from 6-10 PM at Gill's Pier Vineyard and Winery. Tickets are $10 advance ($15 door). The event is one of the major fundraisers supporting preschool programs in both Leland & Northport and features a wide range donated items, fantastic food, music [...]
Homewood Cottages - LPVA Trail Events Lodging Offer
June 17, 2008 – 11:49 am
Enjoy 'up north' tranquility and the quaint village of Northport at The Homewood Cottages during any or all of the following Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association weekend wine events.
Stay three nights for the price of two!
2008 Harvest Stompede 9/20-21/2008
2008 Toast The Season 11/8-9/2008 & 11/15/-16/2008
2009 Taste The Passion 2/7-8/2009
Offer subject to availablility. Saturday night stay [...]
Shady Lane Cellars Friday Night Fun!
June 12, 2008 – 2:42 pm
The weather is finally cooperating so we can have Friday night fun. Shady Lane is now open on Friday nights until 7pm. Leave work a little early and come up and start your weekend with us.
We are also hosting a number of live bands on select Friday nights for your listening pleasure. [...]
23rd Annual Leland Wine & Food Festival - June 14, 2008
June 11, 2008 – 9:42 am
The annual Leland Wine Festival will be held next Saturday (June 14) from Noon - 6 PM. Now in its 23rd year, it is the "Grandfather" of Michigan wine festivals and will include local wineries, local food vendors, and live music from The Fabulous Horndogs.
More at the Leland Chamber of Commerce web site including the [...]
Swiss Onion Soup Recipe - As Tasted at Gill's Pier During Sip & Savor
June 9, 2008 – 3:46 pm
By popular request here is the recipe for the Swiss Onion Soup that was served at Gill's Pier during the Spring trail event, Sip & Savor. Enjoy!
SWISS ONION SOUP
Yield 5 Cups
Ingredients
2 Cups Water
5 Tblsp Butter
1 Tsp Garlic Puree
3 Cups Onion – thinly sliced
¾ Tsp Dry Mustard
½ Tsp Salt
3 Tblsp Flour
1 ½ [...]
Frost report from Gills Pier
June 4, 2008 – 8:20 am
Gill's Pier Winery owners Kris and Ryan Sterkenburg were anxious after the frost hit last Tuesday, May 28th on the Leelanau Peninsula. "The four and half acres of estate grapes consisting of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling were spared frost damage thankfully", said Ryan after an inspection of the vines on Thursday. Lower [...]
Green Cuisine - July 16th Eat, Drink and be Green
June 2, 2008 – 11:13 am
Green Cuisine™ is a celebration of local cuisine and is a "zero-waste" event…every utensil, glass, etc. is washable, compostable or recyclable…dedicated to raising awareness about local gourmet food and beverages. Many local food, wine and beer artisans will be sampling their gourmet products.
Why Green Cuisine?
Green Cuisine is an expression of Food For Thought's philosophy. It [...]
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kathy: Are you able to share the recipe for the Swiss Onion soup? It was delicious!
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