The Fifth Annual “In Your Backyard” Series Brought to you by Edible
Monterey Bay and Holman Ranch Announces Its 2016 Schedule and Charity
Partners.
Carmel, CA, October 28, 2015 - Inspired by the culinary bounty of California's Central Coast,
Holman Ranch Tasting Room,
located at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road in Carmel Valley Village, is
working with Edible Monterey Bay to invite local culinary chefs and
artisans to demonstrate how wine can be best complemented with fresh
culinary products found throughout the Central Coast.
The “In Your Backyard” series brought to you by Edible Monterey Bay and
Holman Ranch
will have chefs, farmers sand foragers sharing their tips and
techniques for finding the perfect, fresh ingredients for preparing
truly memorable meals, side dishes as well as understanding flavor
pairings. From paella to abalone and sea vegetable demos, the series
will showcase local experts’ knowledgeable on everything from how to
select the best meats to creating savory pastries with ingredients from
the local Farmers Market. Each demonstration will offer recommendations
for the best wine to pair with the featured culinary item.
Here is a sneak peek at our 2016 schedule, partners and charity beneficiaries:
•
January 26th at 6:00 PM –Chef Jérôme Viel from Wil’s Fargo Steakhouse +
Baris a classically trained French chef born in Brittany, Jérôme Viel
began studying the culinary arts at the age of 15. Traveling throughout
Europe to study each region’s specialties, Chef Viel worked with some of
the world’s greatest chefs. He left Europe in 1999 and landed in Carmel
Valley, Calif., working at two prestigious resorts, Bernardus Lodge and
Stonepine Estate. Viel fell in love with bucolic Carmel Valley, met his
wife and started a family (the couple have two daughters). For the last
12 years Viel has worked as executive chef at Carmel Valley’s iconic
Will’s Fargo Steakhouse + Bar.! Chef Jerome will be discussing wild
mushrooms. The charity partner will be Nancy’s Project. The charity
partner is Nancy’s Project. Nancy's Project is a charitable nonprofit
organization founded by Nancy Costello, to distribute food, clothing,
and other necessities to farm labor families in Monterey County.
http://www.nancysproject.org/
• February 18th at 6:00
PM – Ted and Cindy Walter from Passionfish in Pacific Grove will be
discussing the sourcing and cooking of delicious, fresh sustainable
seafood! The charity partner will be Seafood Watch. The Monterey Bay
Aquarium's Seafood Watch program helps consumers and businesses choose
seafood that's fished or farmed in ways that protect sea life and
habitats, now and for future generations. Our recommendations indicate
which seafood items are "Best Choices" or "Good Alternatives," and which
ones you should "Avoid." We raise public awareness about sustainable
seafood issues through our consumer guides, website, mobile apps and
outreach efforts.
http://www.seafoodwatch.org/
•
March 16th, 6:00 PM - Chef Brandon Miller from Mundaka in
Carmel-by-the-Sea will celebrate National Paella Day by taking you on a
culinary journey through Spain and teach you the tips and secrets of how
to make traditional Spanish Paella. The charity partner is the Food
Bank for Monterey County. The Food Bank for Monterey County is the
largest provider of emergency supplemental food in Monterey County. Our
mission is “to lead community efforts in the awareness and elimination
of hunger in Monterey County.” The food bank solicits, collects, stores,
and redistributes food to individuals as well as non-profit agencies
that serve the aged, ill, and needy.
http://www.foodbankformontereycounty.org/
•
April 20th at 6:00 PM – Chef Brad Briske from La Balena in
Carmel-by-the-Sea will do a grass fed nose-to-tail, cooking demo! The
charity partner will be MEarth. MEarth is an environmental education
nonprofit with roots in Carmel Valley, California, that is growing the
next generation of environmental leaders through education,
collaboration, partnerships and community action. We educate and inspire
through environmental stewardship.
http://mearthcarmel.org/
•
May 18th Aubergine’s Ron Mendoza will lead you in creating fabulous
desserts. The evening will benefit Everyone’s Harvest, bringing people
and healthy food together through certified farmers' markets and
community food programs.
www.everyonesharvest.org
•
June 15th will feature Ken McDonald from Edgars at Quail Lodge in
Carmel Valley who will take you from garden to table, discussing how to
plant your garden with your menus in mind and providing tips for cooking
your harvest. The evening will benefit Ag Against Hunger, which
channels surplus fruits and vegetables from farms in our area to those
in need.
www.agagainsthunger.org
•
July 14th, 6:00 PM – John Cox with Sierra Mar at Post Ranch in Big Sur
and Trevor Fay of Monterey Abalone Co. will take up the theme “Cooking
the Big Sur Coast,” showing you how to cook our local abalone and sea
vegetables, and sharing how Monterey Abalone raises the iconic gastropod
and forages for sea vegetables and rare seafood in Monterey Bay.
Charity Partner is the Grower Shipper Foundation. The Grower-Shipper
Association Foundation is a non-profit 501c(3) organization that
provides education and information on the agriculture industry as well
as offering innovative programs to our community outreach. We are here
to make our community aware of the positive impact agriculture makes to
all our lives. Help us to be a part of the solution to educate, inform
and inspire.
www.growershipperfoundation.org
Reservations
are required for all classes and the cost for each event is $25 per
person. Classes are $10 for wine club members. Class size is limited to
25 attendees. This includes the class, wine tasting, small bites, and
meeting, learning and sampling from a local artisan. A portion of the
class proceeds will benefit the local charity organizations. To make
reservations call 831-659-2640 or email
info@holmanranch.com.
Holman
Ranch’s Carmel Valley Village Tasting Room is the perfect backdrop to
swirl, sip and savor the different complexities of Holman Ranch Vineyard
and Winery wines while learning about the culinary bounty available in
your own backyard. The tasting room is open daily from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00
p.m. and is available for private events.
About Holman Ranch Vineyard and Winery:
Located
at the north eastern tip of the Carmel Valley Appellation, the
family-owned Holman Ranch resides approximately 12 miles inland from the
Pacific Coast. Immersed in history and romance, the ranch has not only
proven to be an excellent growing location for our vineyards but also
for the Tuscan varietal olive trees which have flourished under the
temperate climate. Holman Ranch estate-grown wine varietals are planted
on approximately 19 acres of undulating terrain. The wines produced are
unfined and crafted to deliver the true varietal of the grape from
harvest to bottle. The climate and terroir of the appellation has played
a critical part in the success of their wines. The warmth of the inland
valley coupled with the cooling marine layer has proven to be an ideal
microclimate for the production of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The
vineyards' Burgundy Clones have thrived from the perfect blend of ideal
climate, southern exposure and thin rocky soils.
The
estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris,
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Carefully
hand-harvested, cold pressed and bottled, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil
produced from the fruits of our trees has a delightfully distinctive
flavor.
Holman Ranch: Where the Past is Always Present.
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Carmel Valley, historic Holman
Ranch provides a unique and memorable setting for weddings, special
events, family gatherings, corporate retreats, and team-building events.
With its charming gardens, stunning mountain views and serenity, this
private estate affords old-world charm while providing modern day
conveniences. This stunning property includes a fully restored stone
hacienda, overnight guest rooms, vineyards, olive grove, horse stables
and more.
www.holmanranch.com
About Edible Monterey Bay
Founded
in 2011, Edible Monterey Bay produces a beautiful quarterly magazine
and weekly email newsletter celebrating the local food cultures of
Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, season by season. It also
promotes local and sustainable regional food cultures through
outstanding food and wine-themed events. For more information, go to
www.ediblemontereybay.com or call (831) 298-7117.
Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.holmanranch.com