Plumas Lake Village Ca

Foodie News: Tahoe Food and Wine Festival returns to Village at Northstar

The three-day event kicks off Friday, Sept. 9 with the always hilarious, annual rite of passage, the 8th Annual Village Grape Stomp and Vineyard Luncheon, with costumed teams furiously stomping fresh-from-the-vineyard grapes. The team entry fee ($200 for four and $50 for those solo) includes grape stomping, wine and beer tasting and alfresco luncheon. For those not wanting to get their feet dirty, lunch/tasting only tickets are just $40 per person. Day two of the festival, Saturday, Sept. 10, showcases some of the best culinary programs in the region, including three free outdoor seminars. Mark Estee, chef and owner of the wildly popular Truckee-based Moody's Bistro & Lounge and Burger Me!, which was featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, hosts “Outdoor Grilling” at 11 a.m. Chef Jason Gronlund, senior director of culinary and the executive chef for Hard Rock Café International, hosts “Cookin' Hard Rock Style” at 12:15 p.m. and will showcase great techniques and delightful recipes. Local legend Douglas Dale of Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique in Tahoe City wraps up the free programs with “Cuisine Unique Cooking Demo” at 2:45 p.m. as he guides attendees in finding new elements, ingredients, techniques and unconventional food combinations. Also free to the public is the Gourmet Marketplace Trade Fair. Also, find artisan jewelry makers, photography exhibits and the North Tahoe Plein Air Art Show and Sale. Saturday's ticketed events include both wine and food events, as well as a distillery party. A festival favorite is the Gourmet Marketplace Wine and Brew Walk with an entry fee of $25 per person. In “Some Like it Hot” Chef Instructor Lars Kronmark of the Culinary Institute of America, Napa matches big, bold California wines with American barbecue food for $45 per person.

Blog Archive » Marcus White Makes Delta River League's Top Ten List

Four players from the Pleasant Grove football team make the league’s top 10 list of players to watch. It is rare for a kicker to make such a list, which only adds to the excitement of Marcus’ name appearing on the list. As I explained to Morgan, it is like the waterboy getting MVP…it never happens….all the more reason to celebrate. Make sure to tune in tomorrow at 7pm on ESPN2 to watch Pleasant Grove vs. Monterey Trails

http://www.egcitizen.com/articles/2011/08/26/sports/doc4e56d53d647e2333597104.

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