Have you ever wanted to live the wine country lifestyle, one that mixes locals with visitors, winemakers with artisans, and chefs with moguls? In The Winemaker Cooks, gourmet cook, author, wine enthusiast, gardener, entertainer and president of Hanna Winery & Vineyards Christine Hanna invites you to experience the rhythms of the wine country and its glorious seasons through abundant, homegrown food and delicious wine to pair with it. With recipes for fresh, seasonal menus as well as wonderful tips for entertaining at home, The Winemaker Cooks has everything you need to share the riches of the wine country with family and friends.

 

Delight in autumn’s bounty with Spicy Eggplant Caviar, salads made with fall lettuces, and Cumin-Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Salsa Verde. A Holiday Family Dinner, complete with cozy dishes like Roasted Parsnips with Shallots and Sage, or Sautéed Jerusalem Artichokes, invites guests to gather around the table on a cool winter evening.   Enjoy the first taste of spring with Minted Fresh Peas. Accompanied by the perfect wine, these wonderful meals are sure to leave guests satisfied and impressed.

 

Both cookbook and inspirational guide to year-round entertaining, The Winemaker Cooks is organized around seasonality; with Christine Hanna’s help and step-by-step advice, you’ll soon be entertaining as the winemaker does – with phenomenal food and the perfect pairings.