The Vineyard Report
Holiday
candle winner: jraad@peoplepc |
Holiday,
2004 Vol 4, No. 10 |
Winemaking Options for New WinemakersHow do you get started in winemaking?
The best option is to come to our farm and pick fresh grapes. Here you can mix and match and experiment with over 20 varieties.
If you do not want grape wine try Honey Wine or Mead.
If you missed the grape season and cannot wait until next fall you can always make fruit wines, sometimes called "Country Wines." Try apple cider, strawberry, blueberry, elderberry, there are many to choose from.
Many people also try grape concentrates that are available all year at most winemaking shops.
Our winemaking resource page.....If you do not want to do all the messy part of winemaking, there are also wine shops were you can make the wine at their location from concentrates and come back in a few months and bottle it.
Vintners Cellar is one of these options.We have one of these shops close to us in Lapeer:
Vinters Cellar of Lapeer
128 West Nepessing
1-810-245-9348
theowners@vclapeerwinery.net
Holiday Issue Grape Recipe - Champagne-Roasted Turkey
12 servings
One 7-pound bone-in turkey breast
1/2 pound red seedless grapes, stemmed and cut in half (about 1-1/2 cups), divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bottle (750 ml) champagne (see Change of Pace)
1 can (14 ounces) ready-to-use chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the turkey in the pan and spoon 1 cup grape halves into the neck cavity. Season the turkey all over with the salt and pepper. Pour the champagne into the pan around the turkey.Roast the turkey for 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours, or until no pink remains and its juices run clear, basting every 30 minutes with the pan juices. If the turkey begins to get too browned, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken broth, cornstarch, and the pan drippings with the fat removed; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup grape halves and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.
Carve the turkey and serve with the champagne-grape sauce.
CHANGE OF PACE: This year, to fancy up that holiday bird, try bathing it in champagne as in this recipe, or even using nonalcoholic sparkling wine or cider. It's a simple but fancy way out of the "plain old roasted turkey" rut!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Do you have a great grape recipe - please and we will put it in our newsletter.
New Line of Leaded Glass Products
One of the local Orchard/Farm Markets where we sell honey in the fall also carries a line of hand crafted leaded glass decorations made by a local artist.
Pat fell in love the one shown here and we decided to include it on our site. This one is available for $23.95. Click here to purchase one.....
We will have additional leaded glass items in the near future, all with a Vineyard, Honey or Candle theme.
Stained/Leaded Glass Hanging Grape Ornament
Candle W*nner & Laugh of the MonthCongratulations!
Holiday candle winner: jraad@peoplepc
Will this months w*nner,
jraad@peoplepc
please contact us and so that I can ship your candles.Our list of previous candle w*nners.
Click below for something silly to end this newsletter with.
Laugh of the month: The Fabulous Turkey Quartet
See You Next Month!
Last Months Newsletter - October, 2004 |
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