What do Food, Wine, and John Steinbeck Have in Common?

Wow, we are lucky to call Steinbeck Country home!

My husband Dave and I had a lovely time at the Salinas Valley Food and Wine Winemaker's Dinner at the charming and historic Steinbeck House in Salinas, CA. This event is the official kick-off to this weekend's food and wine events, and we never miss this dinner! This year the menu was on point:

Food prepared by Chef Augustin Rodriguez with Wine pairings provided by Hahn Family Wines.

Appetizers: Wasabi Tuna Deviled Eggs, 2013 Hahn Cuvee White

First Course: Gabilan Soup, 2014 Hahn SLH Chardonnay

Second Course: Spinach/Apple Salad, 2014 Luciene Smith Vineyard Chardonnay

Entree: Steak Pizzarola, Roasted Herb Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables, 2013 Lucienne Doctor’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dessert! Chocolate Flan Cake drizzled with Caramel & Chocolate Sauce, 2014 Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon

Thank you to the event organizers for such a lovely evening. We are truly blessed to live in the bountiful Salinas Valley that serves up an abundance of fresh produce and of course, award winning wines!