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From the Top of Mount Konocti |
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Visit Lake County is the official resource for upcoming events, fun activities, exciting wineries, and cool places to stay - all designed to help you make the most out of your next visit to Lake County. If you'd like personal assistance planning your stay, just call (800) LAKESIDE to speak with one of our friendly Lake County concierges. - The Visit Lake County team |
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Cattails & Tules - June 16, 2012
Gregory Graham Winery and Vigilance Vineyard & Winery will host this family-friendly wine event. A wide variety of entertainment for all ages including hiking, music, food and wine pairings, and games for the kids.
The event showcases local restaurants and chefs as they pair wines from Vigilance and Gregory Graham with their creative cuisine and compete for awards in five categories. Proceeds benefit Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association and Konocti Regional Trails. Noon to 3:00 p.m. $40 per person. 13633 Point Lakeview Road & 13888 Point Lakeview Road, Lower Lake. (707) 994-9656 or (707) 995-3500
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Stay
Lakeport English Inn, Lakeport
The beautiful, historic Lakeport English Inn was built in 1875. It is a relaxing, delightful, bed-and-breakfast inn that blends the elegant with the playful and private time with new adventures.
Amenities:
Freshly cooked 3-course breakfast
Private bathrooms
Select rooms with double Jacuzzi tub
Wifi and high-speed Internet
TV with DVD player and movie selections
Gilchrist & Soames English soap, shampoo, body lotion
Hair dryer
English Inn robes
Italian Frette linens
675 N. Main Street, Lakeport, (707) 263-4317
www.lakeportenglishinn.com |
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Taste
Gregory Graham, Lower Lake 
Nine years ago, Gregory Graham set out to produce world-class wines from Lake County. His hands-on approach to winemaking, complemented by 25 years of experience, gives consumers fresh, structured, fruit-forward vintages that are reflective of this high-quality winegrape growing region.
Graham's winery is nestled at the base of vineyard-covered hills. The on-site solar-powered facility allows the winemaker to harvest his grapes at the perfect time and begin the winemaking process immediately. As both grower and winemaker, Graham believes that grape selection, well-timed harvest, and careful production are critical to making great wine.
Open 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and most holidays. Private tours available by appointment.
13633 Point Lakeview Road, Lower Lake
(707) 995-3500, www.ggwines.com |
Farm to Table
Butternut Squash Cannelloni
Contributed by: Nick Heidemann, Executive Chef,
About the chef: Born in Michigan, Chef Nicholas was brought up on four continents and has traveled to more than 30 countries in search of new cultures, traditions, and cusines. His formal culinary studies include the Natural Gourmet Whole Foods Cookery in Manhattan and the California School of Herbal Studies in Forestville, California.
After having apprenticed around the world, including a year at the Hotel Argent de Lyon in France, Nick served as Executive Chef at the Ravens Restaurant (vegan) at the Stanford Inn in Mendocino and as General Manager and Executive Chef at the acclaimed Harbor House in Elk.
Chef Nicholas' Butternut Squash Cannelloni Recipe:
Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
6 pasta sheets or crepes
8 cups butternut squash, medium dice
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup asiago cheese
1/2 cup caramelized onion
2 cups vegetable stock
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Filling: Cut butternut squash at the round part just as it starts to straighten. Peel the straight portion, remove top and dice into 1/2 inch pieces (or purchase pre cut squash). Mix with oil on a sheet pan over parchment paper, add half of salt and pepper and roast until soft and slightly caramelized, about 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. Mix together squash, three cheeses and caramelized onions.
Sauce: Peel lower, round portion of squash, cut in half, scrape out seeds (or use pre cut squash). Boil in vegetable stock to cover until tender. Transfer both liquid and squash to blender and blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Saute butter, nutmeg, and garlic, then add cream and reduce by 1/3 or 1/2. Add to mixture.
Assembly: Blanch pasta sheets until al dente. Spoon 1" by 1" row of filling on sheet. Roll tightly in neat cylinder. Ladle 3 oz. of sauce in individual shallow bowl/pasta dish, place cannelloni on top and cover with additional sauce. Sprinkle a little more asiago cheese on top. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes at 325 degrees. |
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Take a Spring Hike...
on Mount Konocti
A steady 1,649-ft. climb along a winding dirt road through open brush, past mature orchards, under towering oak forests to reveal stunning views at the top of Mount Konocti.
Highlights include a historic cabin site, ancient maul oaks, distant mountain vistas, panoramic lake views, volcanic peaks, walnut orchards, and picnic spots.
This is a 6-7.5 mile round trip hike (approximately 3-5 hours). Parking is located near the gate on Konocti Road in Kelseyville, California.
For additional hiking, water, or vine trails, visit:
Konocti Regional Trails |
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Lake County Wines Featured in Food and Wine
"California Wine Country: New Regions You Need to Know" is an article in Food and Wine that features wines of the Red Hills AVA in Lake County. Food and Wine is the No. One read magazine on food and wine in the U.S. |
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Be sure to stop by the Lake County booth at the Sunset Celebration Weekend, June 2-3 in Menlo Park, and enter to win a Taste of Lake County wine basket. |
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Don't miss...
If you're planning a visit or considering re-locating to Lake County, find out what this beautiful area has to offer. Take a Video Tour of Lake County |
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