“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”
~Virginia Woolf
The weather is breaking and you have no excuse not to get out before it starts raining again next week. Learn more about wine and olive, check out cooking demos, or attend a super bowl party that benefits others.
Winery U: A Lone Star State of Wine
Saturday, Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., $30 ($25 if registered for all 4 classes)
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards and Winery
1741 Herbelin Road, New Braunfels
A look at the state’s history of wine, the regions of cultivation, and the grapes grown. In this class, you will sample wines from across the state. Participants will receive course materials, additional informational materials, a Winery U diploma, and possible surprises. Preregistration is required and the class is limited to 30 participants. www.drycomalcreek.com
Michael Flores Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m., $45
Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard
25195 Mathis Road
Elmendorf, TX 78112
Chef Michael Flores will be conducting a cooking demonstration of a three-course menu, which features the orchard’s famous olives. The first course is Chiffonade of Spinach Tossed with Warm Olive Oil Vinaigrette of Mexican Chorizo, Purple Onion, Mushrooms and Mango, followed by the main course, Swordfish Poached in Olive Oil with Greek Skordalta Sauce and Fried Eggplant Jam. Dessert will be an Olive Orchard Mud Pie. Two glasses of wine and olive leaf tea are included with the meal. Preceding the cooking demonstration and lunch, visitor can tour the orchard which has over 10,000 olive trees and enjoy an olive oil tasting. For reservations, call (210) 621-0044.
Sausage & Peppers
Saturday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., free but donations requested
Joe Saglimbeni Fine Wine & Spirits
638 W. Rhapsody
Enjoy complimentary Italian style sausage & peppers from Grandma Saglimbeni’s traditional recipe. Donations will be taken for the San Antonio Food Bank. The store will have 20 percent off their regular discounted price on their inventory with exceptions on the in-store specials and the 1.75 liter sizes. For more information, call (210) 349-5149.
Gumbo Contest
Saturday, Feb. 6, 1 – 2 p.m., free
Whole Foods – Quarry
255 E. Basse Road
The store’s Prepared Foods Team Members will battle in this gumbo contest. Shoppers can vote on their favorites, which will be available for purchase. Recipes will also be provided.
Visiting Chef Cooking Party
Sunday, Feb. 7, 2:30 p.m., $69.95 plus tax and gratuity
Messina Hof Winery and Resort
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, TX 77808
Chef Brett Montgomery, who is currently Executive Chef at Houston’s Renaissance Greenway Hotel, will demonstrate how to prepare: Roasted Organic Pumpkin Soup with Cinnamon Shards; Southwest Jicama Salad with Smoked Bacon Shrimp; Free Range Chicken with Cowboys Beans, Braised Vegetables, and Natural Jus Lie; and Texas Pecan Tartlet with BlueBell Vanilla Bean Ice-Cream and Bourbon Caramel Drizzle. Each course will be paired with wines from Messina Hof. For more information or reservations, call (800) 736-9463, ext. 224.
Slam Dunk for Life Super Bowl Fundraiser
Sunday, Feb. 7, 5 p.m., $50 adults, $25 children ages 12 and under, all plus tax and gratuity
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
255 East Basse Rd. (in the Quarry)
Enjoy unlimited “football” food, beer, and wine during the game. All of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Slam Dunk for Life and Touchdowns for Life, which enable at-risk youth to attend these summer camps. For reservations, call (210) 824-9463.
