A Benefit for Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County – Featuring “The Galloping Gourmet” Graham Kerr, and Lombardi’s Italian Everett’s Marina own Chef Chris Viner

What a Wonderful Magical Night - “The Galloping Gourmet” Graham Kerr, and Lombardi’s Italian Everett’s Marina own Chef Chris Viner hosted “Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing event benefiting - Hospice and Homecare of Snohomish County.

Graham Kerr, Kerri Lonergan-Dreke Co-Owner Lombardi’s, Sous Chef Charlie Anglesey, and Chef Chris Viner

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Graham Kerr 

One of Kerr’s mottos is EGGS: Eat (more plants), Grow (more plants), Gather (more plants), Share (more plants). Its about: “Delight and do less harm to one another, the soil and the air that we breathe.”

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Graham Kerr and Chef Chris Viner

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Chef Chris Viner

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Graham Kerr and Chef Chris Viner

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Graham Kerr and Chef Chris Viner

~ Antipasti ~

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Graham Kerr and Chef Chris Viner - Seared scallops in white wine, lemon and caper sauce

Seared scallops in white wine, lemon and caper sauce paired with Ruffino Orvieto DOC

~Insalata~

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Graham Kerr and Chef Chris Viner - Roasted rutabaga, red and golden beets, parsnips and turnips in a light sour cream dressing

Roasted rutabaga, red and golden beets, parsnips and turnips in a light sour cream dressing paired with Ruffino Pinot Grigio

~Primi~

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Graham Kerr and Chef Chris Viner - Squash ravioli with a sage cream sauce, topped with sautéed butternut squash

Squash ravioli with a sage cream sauce, topped with sautéed butternut squash paired with Ruffino Chianti Aziano

~Secondi~

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Graham Kerr and Chef Chris Viner - Dungeness crab omelet with parsnip puree and fresh green garbanzo beans

Dungeness crab omelet with parsnip puree and fresh green garbanzo beans paired with Ruffino Libaio Chardonnay

~Dolce~

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing - Graham Kerr and Chef Chris Viner - Fresh raspberries, yogurt, honey and mix nuts

Fresh raspberries, yogurt, honey and mix nuts paired with Ruffino Prosecco

“Celebrating the Harvest” a cooking class and wine pairing with Cooie Goulding wine representative of Ruffino, Tuscany, Italy

Cooie Goulding wine representative of Ruffino, gave us the background and story of every wine we tasted. Her energy and expert knowledge added to our wonderful evening.

All Wines were Donated by Ruffino, Tuscany, Italy

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