Local Pairings: Battle of the Barrels

Monday, August 2, 2010

Battle of the Barrels

Did you know that 1 in every 6 children in California are affected by hunger? You can do your part by joining in as Team Napa and Team Upvalley battle it out to collect the greatest number of non-perishable food donations for the Napa Valley Food Bank. The drive takes place this week - August 1st through 8th - with drop off locations in many spots throughout the valley.

Check out the Battle of the Barrels Faceboook page at www.facebook.com/battleofthebarrels to learn more and to find drop-off locations near you.

A few drop-off locations we scouted out on their Facebook page include Discoveryland Preschool,

Sunshine Foods and the Trancas Safeway. There will also be barrels at the Napa Chef's Market and this week's Cheers! St. Helena events.

Learn more about the Napa Valley Food Bank.

May the best team win!

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About Us

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.