Messina Hof Winery and Resort Hosts: "An Exploration of Cooking with Chocolate" Cooking Party with the Chef 2010



WHAT: Award-winning Messina Hof Winery and Resort will tempt and tease the sweet tooth at this month's cooking party dedicated to chocolate on Thursday, December 9, 2010.



The class will provide guests the opportunity to learn how to prepare an outstanding meal by incorporating chocolate. Attendees will be taught the basics of using chocolate in both desserts and entrées in order to make them sweet and savory.



Guests will perfect the art of combining dishes, preparing, offering and eating a delicious four-course meal, expertly paired with award-winning Messina Hof wines. Attendees will prepare authentic, easy to make, innovative and nutritious feast, while learning secrets from Messina Hof's culinary masterminds.



Novice cooks and expert chefs alike will learn an array of useful tips, tricks, recipes and techniques sure to come in handy for any cooking occasion. All guests will receive a tote bag filled with seasonal goodies and a recipe booklet. Additionally, guests may register to win door prizes that will prove to be useful in the kitchen.


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Starter

Pecan encrusted quail with a raisin risotto and a chocolate raspberry cabernet sauce

Paired with Private Reserve Tex-Zin 2007



Salad

Spring Mix with Cocoa nibs, bacon, shaved red onion tossed with an Ivory bleu cheese vinaigrette

Paired with Ivory Port



Entrée

Pork Tenderloin with a mole sauce over sweet potato mash and chardonnay sautéed vegetables

Paired with Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Dessert

Chocolate Espresso Crème Brulee

Paired with Private Reserve Port 2005



For more information or to make a reservation, call Messina Hof Winery & Resort at 800-736-9463, ext. 234.



WHEN: Thursday, December 9, 2010

6:30 p.m.



WHERE: The Vintage House Restaurant

Messina Hof Winery and Resort

4545 Old Reliance Rd

Bryan, Texas 77808



COST:

Price per person $69.95 plus tax and gratuity - Each course will be expertly paired with Messina Hof wines




About Messina Hof Winery and Resort

Messina Hof Winery and Resort was established in 1977 by Co-Founders Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo. Messina Hof was founded on family values, romance and tradition. Messina Hof is the leader in the establishment of the Texas wine industry and ranks as one of the fastest growing, most award-winning wineries in the state.



Four-time winner of the "Top Texas Wine" at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Messina Hof wines are handcrafted at the winery, located in Bryan, Texas. In 2009 Messina Hof was recognized as "Best of Herd" Winery, or best Texas winery, at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Wine Competition. Messina Hof Winery and Resort boast on their 100 acre property the Vintage House Restaurant, origin of Vineyard Cuisine, the Villa, which was voted "Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast in the USA" and the Wine Master's Room Wine Bar, voted best wine by the glass in the Brazos Valley. This year, Messina Hof was named "Texas Grand Star Champion" at the Lone Star International Wine Competition.



For more information on Messina Hof Winery and Resort, please visit www.MessinaHof.com