Food, Fun, and Living: January 2012

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Pennsylvania Wines

For many, a great meal just isn't complete without a perfectly paired wine to compliment it. Most think of France or California when speaking of exquisite wine, but great wine can come from many unexpected places. Take Pennsylvania, for example. The keystone state is definitely not the first place most would start looking for outstanding wine. However, PA's moderate climate and rolling terrain provides some of the best growing conditions on the East Coast.

With approximately 14,000 acres of grapes, Pennsylvania ranks 4th nationally in the amount of grapes grown (including juice grapes). The state also ranks 7th in the production of wine.

Pennsylvania's grape varietals include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Reisling, Gewurztraminer, Catawba, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc, Vignoles, and even wine made in the Champagne manner.
Source: http://www.pennsylvaniawine.com

Next time you're looking for that perfect bottle of wine to go with your meal, try a wine from Pennsylvania. You might just find your new favorite pairing.

PA has over 140 wineries across the state.

If you're looking for more information on PA wines, visit PennsylvaniaWine.com.

Food Art

Working in the foodservice industry is a busy job. When chefs find themselves with some free time, however, some chefs move beyond the plate to express their art. Photographers such as Carl Warner and chefs such as Joost Elffers and Saxton Freymann have been making food into art not just for their guests, but for art lovers as well. Here are some great examples of food art.