Local Pairings: La Belle Cuisine

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

La Belle Cuisine

Tomorrow is Bastille Day and in the spirit of la belle cuisine and Clos du Val's recent declaration of Vindependence (have you joined the movement yet?), raise a toast to all things French and make a French-inspired recipe at home. This signature dish was created by Clos du Val and chef Patrick Kelly of Angele to pair with the Clos du Val Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon.

And to really kick the celebration into full gear, sign Clos du Val's online declaration of Vindependence and they will give you 15% off all their wines in the tasting room and online. So tip your glass to the French and your own Vindependence.

Recipe for Roasted Sonoma Duck Breast by Chef Patrick Kelly.

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At Local Pairings, we feel that there are many pleasures in life that must be savored and enjoyed, like a good glass of wine, delicious food prepared from fresh, local produce, and sharing the flavors of life with loved ones and good friends. Both born and raised in the Napa Valley we are never far from the amazing food, wine and experiences that Northern California has to offer. With Karen’s hospitality and food background and Linzi’s marketing and wine background, we decided to write about our food and wine adventures around the Bay Area. The result…Local Pairings.

Emily Buller is our resident chef here at Local Pairings. Her experience in fine cuisine began years ago when she worked at a local St. Helena restaurant and found her calling to be a chef. After graduating from the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, New York, Emily returned to her hometown to get her advanced certification in Pastries from The Culinary Institute at Greystone. From there, Emily worked at Napa Grill, Pinot Blanc, Martini House, and the acclaimed San Francisco restaurant, La Folie. Since then, she has started her own Napa Valley catering company and has become well known for the exquisite, high-end dining experience she provides. Many of the recipes that you will find at Local Pairings are provided by Emily and she is always ready to answer any question Karen and Linzi may have about wine and food pairing.