Sizzle and Swirl Cooking Class and Wine Tasting March 18, 2010

Parties That Cook and Crushpad invite you to "Sizzle & Swirl," an exciting evening of wine tasting paired with a hands-on cooking class. Admission includes wine tasting and pairing with a menu of international appetizers.

Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a nibble and glass of wine. A tour of the winery will follow, including explanation of key steps in the wine making process. You'll enjoy a series of comparative barrel tastings from Crushpad's library of ultra-premium wines. Each class will explore a unique wine-tasting theme, such as the wines of the Russian River Valley or blind tasting Rhone whites.

You'll then be treated to a lively introductory cooking lesson by the Parties That Cook chefs featuring tips such as the fastest way to dice an onion without a tear. Working together with other guests, you'll cook up an array of gourmet appetizers designed to pair with the wines. Each team will work on a recipe from the evening's tapas menu, all while sipping wine and listening to upbeat music.

You'll then relax and have a chance to enjoy the "fruits of your labor"! After the event, we'll email you copies of the recipes and digital photos.

March 18th menu:
Curry Dusted Salmon Skewers with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Peanut and Coconut Wontons with Sweet and Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce
Albondigas: Little Meatballs in Almond, Garlic, and Parsley Sauce
Crab Quesadillas with Cotija Cheese and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa*
Carmelized Onion, Medjool Date, and Melted Brie Crostini
White Chocolate Macadamia Sugar Cookies

*We limit each event to 40 guests
*Vegetarian options can be accommodated with 5-day advance notice

NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted

About Crushpad
Crushpad is a San Francisco-based custom winemaking facility with over 5,000 clients including wine enthusiasts, professional winemakers, wine bars, retailers and restaurateurs. Crushpad specializes in small-lot, luxury wine production from California, Oregon and Washingtons most notable vineyards. The company was founded in 2004 by wine industry veterans and technology industry refugees determined to liberate winemaking from its traditional stereotypes of impossible wealth, expansive chateaus and Golden Retrievers. For more information about Crushpad call Hayden Moulds at 415-864-4232 x231 or visit www.crushpadwine.com

Official Website: http://www.partiesthatcook.com/events/san-francisco-bay-area-cooking-classes/sizzle-%26-swirl-cooking-classes-at-crushpad-winery-san-francisco/