Tree in bloom
 
Terry Ingham, Editor                               Vol. 7, Number 8                       August 2010  
 
Current Events
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2010 Event Summary


Yakima Valley Fair & Rodeo
Grandview
August 11th

Princess Theatre
Valley Theater Company
"Luau for King Lear"
Aug. 6th,7th,13th&14th

 
Wine & Food Fair
August 14th
get your tickets early from our front desk and save $5!!

Prosser's States Day Celebration & Parade
Sept. 6th

A Night Out- Denim & Diamonds
Sept. 11th

Fall City-Wide Yard Sale
Sept. 18th
Sold out
The Great Prosser Balloon Rally
Sept. 24th - 26th
Sold out
Annual Harvest Festival

Sept. 24th -26th
Sold out
Caren Mercer-Andreason Street Painting Festival
Sept. 25th-26th

Princess Theatre Schedule


Tickets to many of these great events are available at the

Prosser Chamber of Commerce
What's Happening in Wine Country
 
   In January you filled out a survey telling us what things would help you enjoy the park even more.  Well, we are making great progress!
   We just completed installation of a 16 meg internet service, up from our previous 1.5 meg, to feed our free WiFi system for overnight guests.  We also increased the number of TV channels available at premium sites to 60!!  We are reorganizing our park to better accommodate groups.  For the mundane, we have installed new power assist toilets and bigger toilet paper rolls so you won't be inconvenienced.  We aren't finished yet, so come see our other improvements. 
   Farmers Market will have peaches, corn and pears. There are still some outstanding late cherries available.  The Park has been filling up so get your reservations soon.  Call before you come for the Wine & Food Fair Aug. 14th to save $5 on your ticket for this classic event.  Make your reservations now for our final pre-school Hurrah! on Labor Day, Sept. 6th.
Fun at the Wine & Food Fair
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Deb & Rich's Corner

 WOW!! July at Wine Country RV Park was fabulous. Warm sunny days and mild relaxing evenings sure made the family BBQ a special occasion.  Wine and cheese certainly was the favorite while enjoying our beautiful sunsets. Speaking of wine, August is a beautiful time of year in the vineyards. The vines are in full foliage and the grapes approaching harvest. Haven't tasted a syrah off the branch? Give us a call and we can make that happen. Harvest this year is running a little late due to the cool spring. Haven't seen a crush at harvest? Call us for the details and we can set that up. Probably around September 7th. September is another choice month for visiting Prosser and Wine Country RV Park. The aroma of freshly harvested grapes as they are delivered to our local wineries makes for a very enjoyable addition to your experience at Wine Country RV Park. Breakfast anyone? No need to worry about all the early Saturday morning fixings for the family! How about pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee for $3.00!! Beginning Saturday, July 31 and every Saturday in the month of August we will be serving breakfast here in the park. Call ahead for reservations or purchase your tickets at check in. Check out our web site for more exciting things to do or see while in the area. 

Later  Deb & Rich

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Wine Education
Recipe of the Month by Rich


Portobello and Asparagus Salad

 

Ingredients

·   4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed

·   1 bunch fresh asparagus, tough ends removed

·   1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

·   3 tablespoons olive oil

·   2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

·   1 pound penne pasta, cooked

·   Seasoning, recipe follows

Directions

Remove stems from portobello mushrooms. Brush mushrooms, asparagus and tomatoes with olive oil.

Grill mushrooms over medium heat until tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally. Cut mushrooms into thin strips; place in a medium bowl.

Grill asparagus over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally. Cut asparagus into 2 inch lengths; add to mushrooms in bowl.

Grill tomatoes, cut side down, over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add to mushrooms and asparagus and toss in the pasta. Drizzle wiith lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with seasoning, tossing gently to coat.

 

Seasoning:

·   1 teaspoon salt

·   2 teaspoons dried oregano

·   1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder

·   1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

·   1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

·   1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

 

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and transfer to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months


Rich
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On The Wine Front

You can taste the wines from almost all of these wineries in one place August 14th at the Wine and Food Fair.

Every Friday evening from 5-7pm
    All Wineries at Exit 82
       Sip-N-Stroll
August 5th
    Desert Wind
        Cooking Class with Guest Chef Mauguerite Henderson
August 7th
    Martinez & Martinez at the Winemakers Loft
        Lounging at the Loft-Summer Concert Series
August 12th
    Milbrandt Vineyards
        Wine 201:  Prussia
August 13th
    Gamache Vinters
        Sip, Dip and Paint
August 14th
    Airfield Estates
        Swirl, Sip & Paint
    Chateau Champoux
        Sunset at the Chateau
    Columbia Crest
        2007 Reserve Cab Release
August 21st
    Airfield Estates
        Movie Night!  "Ride the Divide"
    Columbia Crest Winery
        Reserve Cab Sauv 2007 Release Party
    Canyon's Edge Winery at The Winemakers Loft
        Lounging at the Loft-Summer Concert Series
    Chateau Champoux
        Sunset at the Chateau-Italian Delight
August 27th
    Desert Wind
        Friday Night Supper Club
August 28th
    Desert Wind
        Saturday Night Supper Club
    Walter Clore Center
        Legends of Washington Wine Hall of Fame Gala
September 4th
    Tasawik Vineyards at The Winemakers Loft
        Lounging at the Loft-Summer Concert Series
September 11th
    Chateau Champoux
        Grape Stomp at the Chateau
September 25th
    Canyon's Edge Winery at The Winemakers Loft
        Lounging at the Loft-Summer Concert Series

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Prosser by Wikipedia               The Juice

Tourism Info                           Community of Prosser
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