Sip, Swirl, Savor and Learn The Fourth Annual “In Your Backyard” Series Brought to you by Edible Monterey Bay and Holman Ranch
Carmel, CA, November 04, 2014 - Inspired by the culinary bounty of California's Central Coast,
Holman Ranch
Tasting Room, located at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley
Village, is working with Edible Monterey Bay to invite local culinary
chefs and artisans to demonstrate how wine can be best complemented with
fresh culinary products found throughout the Central Coast.
The “
In Your Backyard” series brought to you by Edible Monterey Bay and
Holman Ranch
will have chefs, farmers sand foragers sharing their tips and
techniques for finding the perfect, fresh ingredients for preparing
truly memorable meals, side dishes as well as understanding flavor
pairings. From paella to abalone and sea vegetable demos, the series
will showcase local experts’ knowledgeable on everything from how to
select the best meats to creating savory pastries with ingredients from
the local Farmers Market. Each demonstration will offer recommendations
for the best wine to pair with the featured culinary item.
Here is a sneak peak at our 2015 schedule, partners and charity beneficiaries:
In Your Backyard 2015 Class Schedule:
•
January 21st at 6:00 PM – Chef Brad Briske from La Balena in
Carmel-by-the-Sea and Mark Shelley with Tassajara Natural Meats will do a
grass fed nose-to-tail, cooking demo! The charity partner will be
MEarth. MEarth is an environmental education nonprofit with roots in
Carmel Valley, California, that is growing the next generation of
environmental leaders through education, collaboration, partnerships and
community action. We educate and inspire through environmental
stewardship. http://mearthcarmel.org/
• February 11th
at 6:00 PM – Ted and Cindy Walter from Passionfish in Pacific Grove will
be discussing the sourcing and cooking of delicious, fresh sustainable
seafood! The charity partner will be Seafood Watch. The Monterey Bay
Aquarium's Seafood Watch program helps consumers and businesses choose
seafood that's fished or farmed in ways that protect sea life and
habitats, now and for future generations. Our recommendations indicate
which seafood items are "Best Choices" or "Good Alternatives," and which
ones you should "Avoid."
We raise public awareness
about sustainable seafood issues through our consumer guides, website,
mobile apps and outreach efforts.
http://www.seafoodwatch.org/
March 25th, 6:00 PM - Chef Brandon Miller from Mundaka in
Carmel-by-the-Sea will celebrate National Paella Day by taking you on a
culinary journey through Spain and teach you the tips and secrets of how
to make traditional Spanish Paella. The charity partner is the Food
Bank for Monterey County. The Food Bank for Monterey County is the
largest provider of emergency supplemental food in Monterey County. Our
mission is “to lead community efforts in the awareness and elimination
of hunger in Monterey County.” The food bank solicits, collects, stores,
and redistributes food to individuals as well as non-profit agencies
that serve the aged, ill, and needy.
http://www.foodbankformontereycounty.org/
•
April 22nd, 6:00 PM – John Cox with Sierra Mar at Post Ranch in Big Sur
and Trevor Bridge of Monterey Abalone Co. will take up the theme
“Cooking the Big Sur Coast,” showing you how to cook our local abalone
and sea vegetables, and sharing how Monterey Abalone raises the iconic
gastropod and forages for sea vegetables and rare seafood in Monterey
Bay. The charity partner is Nancy’s Project. Nancy's Project is a
charitable nonprofit organization founded by Nancy Costello, to
distribute food, clothing, and other necessities to farm labor families
in Monterey County.
http://www.nancysproject.org/
•
May 13th, Aubergine’s Ron Mendoza will lead you in creating fabulous
desserts. The evening will benefit Everyone’s Harvest, which brings
fresh, healthful organic foods to underserved areas of Monterey County
with its five farmers Markets.
www.everyonesharvest.org
•
June 16 will feature Ken McDonald from Edgars at Quail Lodge in Carmel
Valley and Jamie Collins, owner of Carmel’s Serendipity Farms, who will
take you from garden to table, discussing how to plant your garden with
your menus in mind and providing tips for cooking your harvest. The
evening will benefit Ag Against Hunger, which channels surplus fruits
and vegetables from farms in our area to those in need.
www.agagainsthunger.org
Reservations
are required for all classes and the cost for each event is $25 per
person. Classes are $10 for wine club members. This includes the class,
wine tasting, small bites, and meeting, learning and sampling from a
local artisan. A portion of the class proceeds will benefit the local
charity organizations. To make reservations call 831-659-2640 or email
info@holmanranch.com.
New
for 2015 will be an In Your Backyard finale event at Holman Ranch on
July 15th. Join some of the best Chefs and Purveyors in Monterey County
for picnic like no other: think elegant farm-to-table benefit dinner,
but much more informal, with blankets instead of folding chairs and
white table cloths, and evening of sampling farm to fork small bites,
sipping Holman Ranch wines, listening to live music and meeting our 2015
charity beneficiary partners.
Save the date of July
15th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Holman Ranch 60 Holman Road in Carmel
Valley! Details will be announced in January 2015!
Holman
Ranch’s Carmel Valley Village Tasting Room is the perfect backdrop to
swirl, sip and savor the different complexities of Holman Ranch Vineyard
and Winery wines while learning about the culinary bounty available in
your own backyard. The tasting room is open daily from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00
p.m. and is available for private events.
About Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery:
Located
at the north eastern tip of the Carmel Valley Appellation, the
family-owned Holman Ranch resides approximately 12 miles inland from the
Pacific Coast. Immersed in history and romance, the ranch has not only
proven to be an excellent growing location for our vineyards but also
for the Tuscan varietal olive trees which have flourished under the
temperate climate. Holman Ranch estate-grown wine varietals are planted
on approximately 19 acres of undulating terrain. The wines produced are
unfined and crafted to deliver the true varietal of the grape from
harvest to bottle. The climate and terroir of the appellation has played
a critical part in the success of their wines. The warmth of the inland
valley coupled with the cooling marine layer has proven to be an ideal
microclimate for the production of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The
vineyards' Burgundy Clones have thrived from the perfect blend of ideal
climate, southern exposure and thin rocky soils.
The
estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris,
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Carefully
hand-harvested, cold pressed and bottled, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil
produced from the fruits of our trees has a delightfully distinctive
flavor.
Holman Ranch: Where the Past is Always Present.
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Carmel Valley, historic Holman
Ranch provides a unique and memorable setting for weddings, special
events, family gatherings, corporate retreats, and team-building events.
With its charming gardens, stunning mountain views and serenity, this
private estate affords old-world charm while providing modern day
conveniences. This stunning property includes a fully restored stone
hacienda, overnight guest rooms, vineyards, olive grove, horse stables
and more.
www.holmanranch.com
About Edible Monterey Bay
Founded
in 2011, Edible Monterey Bay produces a beautiful quarterly magazine
and weekly email newsletter celebrating the local food cultures of
Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, season by season. It also
promotes local and sustainable regional food cultures through
outstanding food and wine-themed events. For more information, go to
www.ediblemontereybay.com or call (831) 298-7117.
Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox Public Relations
23625 Holman Highway
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 747-7455
http://www.holmanranch.com
