International Culinary Sojourn - LibationsandFood.com
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.
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
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.
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
We will feature 4 courses:
Pairing challenge: French Sparkling vs. German Riesling
(JCB N'21 Sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne) vs. (Fritz Haag Kabinett)
Pairing challenge: Sancerre vs. Cava
(Les Pier Blancs Sancerre) vs (Pino Valeciego Cava Brut)
Pairing challenge: Pinot Noir vs. Zinfandel
(Vigneroni de Buxy Pinot Noir - Gamay) vs. (Seven Deadly Zins - Zinfandel)
Pairing challenge: Coffee Cocktail vs. Cognac Brandy
(Coffee Cocktail w/Espresso Ice Cube) vs. (Grand Marnier)
- Appetizer - Ecquador
Pairing challenge: French Sparkling vs. German Riesling
(JCB N'21 Sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne) vs. (Fritz Haag Kabinett)
- Salad - Italy
Pairing challenge: Sancerre vs. Cava
(Les Pier Blancs Sancerre) vs (Pino Valeciego Cava Brut)
- Entree - Thailand
Pairing challenge: Pinot Noir vs. Zinfandel
(Vigneroni de Buxy Pinot Noir - Gamay) vs. (Seven Deadly Zins - Zinfandel)
- Dessert - USA
Pairing challenge: Coffee Cocktail vs. Cognac Brandy
(Coffee Cocktail w/Espresso Ice Cube) vs. (Grand Marnier)
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 Traveler 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.
Appetizer - Ecuador - Click for recipe
Ceviche with Tuna and Bay Scallops
Pairing challenge: French Sparkling vs. German Riesling
(JCB N'21 Sparkling Cremant de Bourgogne) vs (Fritz Haag Riesling Kabinett)
Winner from our judging panel - Fritz Haag Riesling Kabinett
Ceviche with Tuna and Bay Scallops
Pairing challenge: French Sparkling vs. German Riesling
(JCB N'21 Sparkling Cremant de Bourgogne) vs (Fritz Haag Riesling Kabinett)
Winner from our judging panel - Fritz Haag Riesling Kabinett
Salad - Italy Click for recipe
Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese with Basil Vinaigrette
Pairing Challenge: Sancerre vs. Cava
Les Piers Blancs Sancerre vs. Pina Paliciaga Cava Brut
Winner from our judging panel - Pina Paliciaga Cava Brut
Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese with Basil Vinaigrette
Pairing Challenge: Sancerre vs. Cava
Les Piers Blancs Sancerre vs. Pina Paliciaga Cava Brut
Winner from our judging panel - Pina Paliciaga Cava Brut
Photo Credit Kyle Haines
International Culinary Sojourn Issue VI