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Hola and welcome to the Salud! Napa blog! While the official site is still under construction we’re proud to showcase glimpses of what we’re working on. Salud! Napa will be a bicultural cooking show that embraces world cuisine, wine and the arts. We seek to showcase a fun and healthy lifestyle to the willing that not only nourishes their appetite but their souls as well. By focusing on nutritious foods and inspired eating habits, Salud! Napa will serve as a guide to the global population on how easy and pleasurable it is to spend time in the kitchen
Part 1 - Guest Chef Jeff Murphy creates a zesty chilled avocado soup with diced red bell peppers for his first show that's part of a three course series. The Vino de Casa White Blend is the wine of choice for this first course!
Chilled Avocado Soup
- 1 roasted bell pepper
- 1 ripe avocado peeled and seeded
- 1 cup buttermilk or creme fraiche
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and chopped against the fibers
- juice of two limes
- pinch of crushed chile flakes
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
Directions
Puree all ingredients in blender or food processor. A splash of water may be needed to thin it out just a little. Garnish with chopped roasted bell pepper, fresh cilantro and a few drops of hot sauce.
Amelia Ceja cooks a zesty rack of lamb with her own version of Argentina's Chimichurri salsa. She'll show you how to make the chimichurri, prepare the lamb and a give you a few ideas for some finishing touches. Ceja Vineyards' Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is our wine of choice for this dish. Salud!
Join Amelia Ceja as she takes a Brix (Sugar) reading of Ceja Vineyards' Carneros Chardonnay vineyard using a refractometer. The grapes are almost ready to harvest!
Join Amelia Ceja as she prepares one of her favorite summertime dishes, stuffed grilled peppers. For the perfect meal ready in no time at all, watch how this simple yet delicious recipe will have your friends and family asking for more!
Join Amelia Ceja as she prepares one of her all time favorite recipes from her small village in Jalisco, Mexico. This treat is sure to please your family and friends!