Jim Concannon Gives History Behind Honker Cookbook
Monique Soltani sits down with local wine legend for a trip back in time.
Call it a blast from Livermore Wine Country's past: Cooking a Honker, was published in 1996 and it's coming back to life just in time for the holiday shopping season.
In this week's Wine Wednesdays, Monique Soltani chats with wine legend Jim Concannon and finds this cookbook does more than just dish out recipes, it takes you on a trip back in time.
Honkin’ Holiday Food Fest: 12 to 5 p.m., Sunday
Les Chenes: Sugar-Browned Potatoes with 2010 Estate Rose of Mourvedre
Longevity: Tomato Basil soup paired with 2009 Tempranillo from Frydendal Vineyards in Livermore
McGrail Vineyards: Turkey and Black Bean Chili, paired with 2007 McGrail Vineyards Patriot Cabernet Sauvignon
Nottingham Cellars: Zesty Pumpkin Soup paired with 2009 Chardonnay
Occasio: Basil Cornbread paired with 2009 Petite Sirah
Retzlaff: Potato Salad with Radicchio paired with 2010 Sauvignon and Chardonnay
Rodrigue Molyneaux: Cabernet and Bleu Cheese Dip paired with a vertical of Cabernets from the Estate vineyard, 05, 06 and 07
Food pairing and wine flight is $10 per person, per winery.
What is your favorite recipe from the book?
Tell us in the comments.
Michele Murphy
9:01 am on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
I have a soft spot for Jim Concannon. He is a really kind, charming man. A few years ago my son had a school project to research a local historical site, and he chose Concannon Vineyards. We were lucky enough to be directed to Jim on the day that we went to the winery. We had only hoped to ask a few questions of one of the employees, but Jim offered a full interview to my, then, 9 year old. We were invited into his office and he spent over an hour telling stories about the history of the vineyard, the winery and his family. He let my child pepper him with questions, and was more gracious than we had any reason expect. Upon leaving, Jim made a gift, to my son, of a copy of the lovely hard cover book shown in this interview. He autographed it for him, as well. Mr. Concannon is a is good man.
Lynn Fitzpatrick
11:53 am on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Great interview Monique! I love Michael Murphy's comment. Not surprising after hearing the interview. He seems like a very genuine man who loves the Livermore Valley.
Nicky Handlin
1:38 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
This would be a great gift. Where do I find this book?
Monique Soltani
2:32 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Thank you all SOOO much for taking the time to comment! The book is for sale at the local wineries as well as Amazon.com! Monique:)))))