Chef Lou www.LoupdeLou.com

As seen on FW&D Episode:
A Modern Experience

Panzanella Salad
Ingredients:

1 Loaf of French or Sour Dough Bread
1 Bunch Fresh Basil
1 Zucchini
3 Cloves Garlic
1 Eggplant
3 Ripe Tomatoes
Handful of Baby Arugula
Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Salt & Pepper to taste

1. Slice into rounds the eggplant and salt. Allow to sit 10 minutes before blotting dry with paper towel. Then, dice and saute in olive oil.
2. Saute the diced zucchini. Remove from heat and add sliced garlic.
3. Slice in half the bread, brush with oil and season with S&P. Grill or broil bread til golden crispy. Rub with garlic clove while still hot.
4. Dice tomatoes, rip the basil and toss together with the oil, vinegar and warm diced bread chunks. Serve immediately.

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Pairs Well With:

2010 Semillion Malvasia from Jerome Winery.

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From the Phoenix 2008 Arizona Travel Guide, author Ashlea Deahl writes: “Savor a Sip and a Story at Jerome Winery. Forget everything you’ve read and heard about Jerome. If you want a good story, paired with a good glass of local wine, head to Jerome Winery, located within walking distance of Jerome’s main strip. Our vintner’s philosophy is very spartenistic; create wines that are enjoyable for the novice and the connoisseur alike. Unlike most winemakers, our vintner learned the art of wine making by training as an apprentice under master winemakers throughout the United States and Europe.

Starting with a sassy white Zinfandel we transcend through the lighter wines such as the Pinot Grigio and Mourvedre, progressing to the more robust red Zinfandel and Syrah, finishing with the smooth Muscat and Champagne. For masterful enjoyment we reserve library wines including Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Syrah, 15 year old Port, and others soon to be added.

Owner John McLoughlin may pour you a glass of robust Syrah (one of his best sellers) or tangy Zin, and regale you with tales about Jerome’s sordid past – ask him the one about the priest who had a shoe fetish. He’s full of stories, and his winery is full of surprises.

McLoughlin offers more than 30 distinct wines, from Chardonnays to Cabs, as well as the requisite accessories, gifts and snacks to go along with them. Best of all, he works the vines, which are located in Southern Arizona, himself, (he has the farmer’s tan to prove it), and he makes the trip to Jerome just about every weekend to personally sell his product – and perhaps sell you on a story or two”.

La Patrona, (John’s mom) and his sister Melanie can be found behind the copper counter pouring and telling stories of their own. Jerome has no shortage of interesting tales as well as interesting characters. The wines this year feature labels of old family photos and most of the labels come with a story.