{"id":566,"date":"2021-05-03T01:58:42","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T01:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/?p=566"},"modified":"2021-06-02T00:58:27","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T00:58:27","slug":"dinner-and-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/dinner-and-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinner and Wine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Stuffed Cucumber Bites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_224902233.PORTRAIT2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_224902233.PORTRAIT2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_224902233.PORTRAIT2-900x750.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_224902233.PORTRAIT2-768x640.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the stuffed cucumber bites I first started by chopping off the ends and cutting the cucumber in half. Then I peeled the cucumber and scooped out the seeds. Next I mixed together Level Valley cream cheese, a local cream cheese from West Bend, Wisconsin, white pepper, fresh chopped parsley, and chopped walnuts. I then spooned the cream cheese mixture into the cucumber halves. I cut them into nice bite sizes and sprinkled with paprika. <br>Perfect healthy, appetizer paired with chardonnay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"stuffed cucumber bites\" width=\"629\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fd0lZjqehy4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Sweet Potato Bites with Honey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"955\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_225737994.PORTRAIT2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"578\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_225737994.PORTRAIT2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/dinner-and-wine\/pxl_20210501_225737994-portrait2\/\" class=\"wp-image-578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_225737994.PORTRAIT2.jpg 955w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_225737994.PORTRAIT2-900x1131.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_225737994.PORTRAIT2-768x965.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"837\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235532711.PORTRAIT2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"572\" class=\"wp-image-572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235532711.PORTRAIT2.jpg 837w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235532711.PORTRAIT2-768x1101.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I had fun creating these little nummy sweet potato bites.<br>I started by slicing up a regular sweet potato and a purple sweet potato. I then tossed the sweet potato slices with olive oil, salt, and pepper. After that I placed the slices on a baking sheet and stuck them in the oven. After about 10 minutes I flipped the sweet potato slices and let the bake for another 10 minutes. While the sweet potatoes were cooking, I whipped together LaClare goat cheese, from Malone, Wisconsin, little bit of milk, salt, and pepper until it was nice and smooth and fluffy. Once the sweet potato slices were ready I popped a little of the goat cheese on them, along with roasted and chopped pecans and dried cranberries. Once that was all done I drizzled local East Troy Honey on top.<br>The sweet, from the honey, tart from the cranberries, and tangy, from the goat cheese, paired very well with the Sauvignon Blanc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"cranberry pecan goat cheese sweet potato bites\" width=\"629\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T6ObyygFqYA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Honey Garlic Chicken<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"878\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210502_000803141.PORTRAIT4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210502_000803141.PORTRAIT4-1.jpg 878w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210502_000803141.PORTRAIT4-1-768x1050.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 878px) 100vw, 878px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I really had such I hopes for this one, unfortunately it did not have enough flavor for me and was really lacking in garlic taste. <br>I started off by mixing together the chicken with corn starch, salt, and pepper. I then placed the chicken into a pan that had warmed butter and olive oil, I then cooked that for about three or four minutes. I then added the minced garlic and cooked again for a little longer. After stirring that together I added some honey, the East Troy Honey, and a little apple cider vinegar. I stirred it a couple more times and it was ready to eat. <br>I paired this with the chardonnay also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"honey garlic chicken\" width=\"629\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lLSo3lhkjLw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For dessert I picked up little key lime pies from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cadamsbakery.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"C Adams Bekery (opens in a new tab)\">C Adams Bekery<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/milwaukeepublicmarket.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Milwaukee Public Market (opens in a new tab)\">Milwaukee Public Market<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Freakshow Chardonnay and Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"797\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235909953.PORTRAIT2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"574\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/dinner-and-wine\/pxl_20210501_235909953-portrait2\/\" class=\"wp-image-574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235909953.PORTRAIT2.jpg 797w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235909953.PORTRAIT2-768x1156.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"813\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235859409.PORTRAIT2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"575\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235859409.PORTRAIT2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/dinner-and-wine\/pxl_20210501_235859409-portrait2\/\" class=\"wp-image-575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235859409.PORTRAIT2.jpg 813w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/tmtaa-portfolio-f20-valerie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/464\/2021\/05\/PXL_20210501_235859409.PORTRAIT2-768x1134.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Freakshow Chardonnay\" width=\"629\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IX9QjQGALP8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>Wine<\/td><td>Pairing<\/td><td>Tasting Notes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freakshow<br>Chardonnay<\/td><td>Stuffed Cucumber Bites<br>Honey Garlic Chicken<\/td><td>Medium Yellow<br>Moderate aroma of honey, oak, vanilla, baking spices<br>Off dry medium body with tart acidity<br>Flavorful intensity of oak, honey suckle, and rose<br>Medium finish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kim Crawford<br>Sauvignon Blanc<\/td><td>Sweet Potato Bites<br>Key Lime Pie<\/td><td>Pale straw yellow<br>Low aroma of pear and grapefruit<br>Off dry light body with crisp acidity<br>Moderate  flavor intensity of lime, pear, and green apple<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stuffed Cucumber Bites For the stuffed cucumber bites I first started by chopping off the ends and cutting the cucumber in half. 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