2C Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 Old New York Proverb: “A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic FINGER LAKES FLAVORS will get you a seat.” Culinary pizza lessons at Newberry Wine tasting supports CU scholarships LYONS — Join us at Community Co-Op at Newberry SYRACUSE — The as the prestigious New York Wine and Culinary Center Cornell Alumni Association teaches us how to make delicious pizza at home. of CNY will hold its 18th This class will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at the annual “Far Above Community Co-Op at Newberry, 46 William St. The cost Cayuga’s Wineries” schol- is $45 per person and everyone will leave with their own arship wine tasting and prepared pizza and lots of new cooking knowledge. silent auction from 6 to 9 This is a great holiday activity for a group of friends or p.m. Jan. 29 at the family. You must register in advance to attend by calling Rosamond Gifford Zoo at 871-4036 or emailing [email protected]. Burnet Park. For more information, visit www.newberrycc.com. The event is open to the public. Tickets would make a great holiday gift for the wine lovers and “foodies” on your list. The tasting features nearly 100 wines from 16 New York wineries — each owned or operated by Cornell University alumni. There will also be a carv- ing station, hors d’oeuvres, chocolate fountain, dessert table and assorted teas and coffee. Submitted photo The participating winer- A Cornell University scholarship wine tasting will be next month at the Syracuse zoo. ies include: Anyela’s Vine- yard, Buttonwood Grove, Chateau Lafayette Reneau, Mile Creek, Swedish Hill hotels, restaurants, winer- door. Proceeds benefit four Dr. Frank, Fulkerson, and Toro Run. ies and other businesses scholarship funds through Glenora, Hazlitt 1852, In addition, there will be (see listing at www.caac- CAACNY that assist Hosmer, Knapp, Lakewood, a silent auction featuring ny.com/wine-tasting/). Central New York students Merritt Estate, Penguin items and gift certificates Advance sale tickets are attending Cornell Bay, Sheldrake Point, Six from Central New York $40 online or $45 at the University. Whet Your Appetite Knapp Winery shares Email events to Susan Clark Porter at scporter@ fltimes.com. To register for events at New York Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua, visit spiced cider recipe nywcc.com. If you are looking for a special holiday drink to offer your guests this season, why not try this warm spiced Pumpkin Hill’s Annual Holiday Wine Dinner, cider. This recipe is courtesy of Knapp Winery & 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Pumpkin Hill Bistro, 2051 Route 90, Vineyard Restaurant in Romulus. Aurora. Four-course meal paired with Treleaven wines. $70. Wear your ugly Christmas sweater — SPICED BRANDIED APPLE CIDER prizes will be awarded! Info/reservations at 364- 7091. 1 gallon Red Jacket Apple Cider Christmas Around the World with the Lake 4 cinnamon sticks broken Ontario Wine Trail, noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at trail 1 tsp. ground nutmeg wineries. Festive wine and food pairings from around 10 cloves the world. Tickets are $15 each for this self-guided 1/4 c. unsulfured molasses tour and can be purchased at www.lakeontariowine 1/4 c. light brown sugar trail.com or at your starting winery. 1 bottle Knapp Brandy Holiday Barrel Tasting at Keuka Spring In a large pot add all ingredients except for brandy and Vineyards, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at the win- bring to a slow simmer over moderately high heat, stirring ery, 243 Route 54, Penn Yan. $25. Special vintages, occasionally. Turn down heat to low and let spices steep for discounts, hors d’oeuvres reception following the 20 to 30 minutes. Turn off heat and strain apple cider tasting. Info/reservations at www.keukaspringwin through a fine mesh sieve. Let cool slightly, but keep ery.com or 536-3147. warm. Pre-Game Football: NYS Beer & Chicken Ratios: 5 oz. spiced apple cider and 1 oz. Knapp Brandy Wings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at NYWCC, $25. Serve the drink in a brandy snifter with a spiced sugar Appetizers and Wine Pairing, 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. rim and an apple slice garnish, or in your favorite coffee 10 at Phelps Community Center kitchen and Phelps mug with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle Waterside Wine Bar. $25. Create simple entertain- of freshly grated nutmeg. ment treats then walk across the street to the Waterside Wine Bar and talk with owner Al DePorter to find the best wines to accompany our food. To reg- ister, email [email protected]. Cookie Walk and Quilters Bazaar, 9 a.m. to Extension offers tips for noon Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Savannah Congregational Church, 1592 Route 89 North, improved holiday meals Savannah. Select homemade cookies for the holidays; $7 per pound. Crafters will raffle three quilts and Cornell Cooperative nal temperature reads 165 will have many handcrafted items for purchase. Extension reminds resi- degrees, as measured with Handicapped accessible. Info: 923-9263. dents that planning ahead a food thermometer. Test Varick Winery’s Holiday Happiness, 9:30 a.m. can result in holiday meals the temperature at the to 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at the winery, 5102 Route 89, that are healthier, less cost- innermost part of the thigh Romulus. Stock up on Varick Winery Country Store ly and less stressful. and thickest part of the products with holiday savings. Free ($4 to taste six — Planning meals to breast, being careful not to wines). Info: 549-8797. reflect the USDA’s recom- hit the bone. All Wrapped Up Wine Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 mended food groups in the — Don’t leave holiday at Knapp Winery, 2770 County Road 128, Romulus. right portion sizes for age, dinner foods at room tem- $74.90. Info/reservations at (800) 869-9271. (Dishes gender and activity level perature for more than two will be somehow wrapped up in the likes of puff pas- helps avoid holiday weight hours. Refrigerate stuffing try, filo, bacon, en papillote). gain. Throw in extra physi- separately from turkey Dosage Your Own Sparkling Wine, on the hour cal activity as well. For sug- meat. Slice the meat off the from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 at Glenora gestions, visit www.choose- turkey carcass and store in Winery, 5435 Route 14, Dundee. Six bottle minimum myplate.gov/. shallow containers in the ($18 per bottle). Reservations at [email protected] or — Large cuts of meat, refrigerator or freezer. Use (800) 243-5513. such as hams, roasts and leftovers within three to Family Holiday Dinner @ Zugibe, 6 to 7:30 p.m. whole turkeys, if frozen, four days or freeze. Dec. 12 at the winery, 4248 E. Lake Road, Geneva. may take days to thaw in — Consider boiling the $55 to $75 (approximate). Family-style dinner featur- the refrigerator. Or, thaw it bones for soup, and using using cold water. In the leftovers in casseroles, ing traditional Lebanese cuisine. Info/reservations at sink, cover the meat (still in sandwiches and salads. 585-6402. its original wrapper) with Reheat leftovers to 165 Casa Larga Italian Holiday, 1 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 cold water and change the degrees before eating them and 13 at the winery, 2287 Turk Hill Road, Fairport. water every 30 minutes. warmed. Get in the holiday spirit with pizzelles, panettone, — Remove giblets from For details, visit www. holiday music and mulled wine. Free. Info: (585) 223- the turkey before cooking. fsis.usda.gov or call the 4210. Stuff it loosely and cook in a USDA Meat and Poultry Whole Hog Workshop Part I, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. 325-degree oven until inter- Hotline at (888) 674-6854. Dec. 13 at NYWCC, $150 (second session Dec. 20; participants must take both. Learn how to process and cure fresh cuts of meat. $150. Holiday Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at NYWCC, $50. Pre-Game Football: NYS Beer & Pizza, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at NYWCC, $25. Chef’s Table, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at NYWCC, $80. Bakers, start your ovens ’ Lunch & Learn — Seasonal Chef Demo & Finger Lakes Times Wine Pairing, noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 19 at NYWCC, It’s time for $30. annual holiday cookie contest Wine 101, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at NYWCC, $40. To participate, bring in your cookie contender Pizza Making Workshop, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 19 at to the Times office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. NYWCC, $50. Dec. 7 for judging. No candy — just cookies. Six (6) cookies, baker’s name, Christmas Cookie Sale, 10 a.m. Dec. 19 at Requirements: Newark First United Methodist Church, 301 S. Main phone number (not published) and recipe. Top three finishers receive prizes. St., Newark. $7 per pound. Info: 331-3895. Winners: Artisanal Bread Baking, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Story & recipes appear in the Dec. 13 issue. Dec. 20 at NYWCC, $50. For more information, emailat [email protected] Susan Clark Porter Wine & Pasta, 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 20 at NYWCC, $30. Pub Classics, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at NYWCC, $60. NY Craft Beer vs. the World, 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 20 at NYWCC, $40. — Compiled by Susan Clark Porter.