UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Shannon Michele of Cache Creek Catering and Lake County Wine Studio will host the next Local Cuisine Scene on Friday, Dec. 14.

The monthly food and wine series features gourmet appetizers paired with select Lake County wines.

Locally produced foods are proudly featured as key ingredients in recipes created by Cache Creek Catering.
 
The series is held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. The per person cost is $20 and reservations are required.
 
November’s event featured Lake County pears with onion and dry Jack cheese in strudels served with Thorn Hill Pinot Grigio.  

The second course was cider glazed turkey with parsnip and potato purée with dried cherry, pomegranate, cranberry sauce paired with Bell Hill Merlot.  

The final pairing of a pumpkin muffin with Moore Family Winery Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc completed the three-course event.

Dec. 14 will feature Lavender Blue wines with a white cheddar fondue and assorted dippers served with Cabernet Sauvignon, cocoa nib rubbed beef, winter squash and dried fig on a skewer paired with Petite Sirah. The final course will be panforte paired with Tawny Syrah.

Jan. 18 will be the next date to follow for the Local Cuisine Scene event.
 
For reservations and additional information, contact Susan Feiler at 707-293-8752.