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get youR CaRd heRe! 2015 wine tasting CaRds aRe heRe! Would You Like To Be Able To Park Your Car, Walk To Multiple Wine Tasting Rooms And Taste Hundreds Of Wines For Only 10¢ Per Tasting? 2015TasteCoverSign.indd 1 1/23/15 4:06 PM One price, good all year. $30 to gain access to over 12 locations in downtown Napa. Family owned and operated since 1973 - Family Farmers in Napa Valley since 1845. july 2015 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com 55 Artichoke GArden Soup arTichOke Garden sOup Zucchini is elevated to new heights with the addition of artichokes and garlic. It adds body to the soup, allowing the other flavors to come through. It’s an easy soup; serves 4-6. INGREDIENTS Approx. 4 c. zucchini, in chunks (about 3-4 standard sized) 3 cloves fresh garlic 1 c. chicken stock or water 1 1/2 c. frozen artichoke hearts (about half of a 12-oz. bag) 1/4 c. virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt Optional: green onion or chopped herbs for garnish PREPARATION 1. Use slow-cooker or other favorite pot to steam zucchini and garlic until tender, about 30 minutes. Use: Approx. 4 c. zucchini, in big chunks, 3 cloves fresh garlic, 1 c. chicken stock or water. 2. When zucchini and garlic are cooked, add: 1 1/2 c. frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, 1/4 c. virgin olive oil, and 1 tsp. salt. 3. Let all the ingredients heat up, then process them in a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender, until smooth. Add enough boiling water (or extra stock) to make it the right consistency. 4. To serve, add chopped green onion or other herbs for garnish. Right in the heaRt of downtown neaR the napa town CenteR tasting Room houRs: Sunday -Thursday 11am-6pm Friday-Saturday 11am-6pm (& Beyond) 1245 fiRst stReet • napa 707-254-1922 www.CappheRitage.Com


Contra Costa Marketplace - July 2015
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