tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post6926164338640236242..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: Blue Cheese Walnut Crackers and a Visit to Upper Bench Winery and CreameryValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-63650637639405086752013-04-20T18:26:33.717-07:002013-04-20T18:26:33.717-07:00Hmmmm - it sounds as if Paul and I need to get out...Hmmmm - it sounds as if Paul and I need to get out to visit BC. We do not get many BC wines here in Ontario .. .time for some exploring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-75633753545078139962013-04-15T09:35:57.778-07:002013-04-15T09:35:57.778-07:00Delicious!
I have yet to go to this winery but as ...Delicious!<br />I have yet to go to this winery but as you said there are so many popping up nowadays, my summer will be busy with wine tasting and charcuterie platters in the sunshine.<br /><br />The Wanderfull TravelerMurissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283958017487796952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-81764751367376285442013-04-15T06:47:38.291-07:002013-04-15T06:47:38.291-07:00i think in another life, i'd like to be a chee...i think in another life, i'd like to be a cheesemonger. your crackers sound spectacular!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-2268783846344941532013-04-14T05:25:47.140-07:002013-04-14T05:25:47.140-07:00What fun, Val. Thanks for sharing.
I love the idea...What fun, Val. Thanks for sharing.<br />I love the idea of roasted grapes on those wonderful crackers!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10038190964528332030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-18667756753023304942013-04-14T01:37:26.236-07:002013-04-14T01:37:26.236-07:00I wish I could go with you on your visits. I suppo...I wish I could go with you on your visits. I suppose I will just have to enjoy the recipes instead.Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-21822436762321458372013-04-13T10:05:28.580-07:002013-04-13T10:05:28.580-07:00Sounds like the perfect way to spend a day!
I&#...Sounds like the perfect way to spend a day! <br /><br />I've not tried to roast grapes yet but they look delicious with the crackers and cheese.SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-65278283165129201482013-04-13T07:57:58.632-07:002013-04-13T07:57:58.632-07:00Great post Val and recipe. I roasted grapes once ...Great post Val and recipe. I roasted grapes once for about 6 hous very slowly and got the most wonderful raising then I shocked them with ouzo...http://platanosmangoes.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195715085338382178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74256537443481144252013-04-13T07:12:58.452-07:002013-04-13T07:12:58.452-07:00Days rarely get more perfect than the one you have...Days rarely get more perfect than the one you have described. The wine and the cheese make the valley a foodie paradise. I hope you weekend is off to a great start. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84312570338401363392013-04-13T05:20:05.410-07:002013-04-13T05:20:05.410-07:00You will be here soon Sarah sampling from some of ...You will be here soon Sarah sampling from some of the best chefs in the province in both Osoyoos and K-town. If you want we can tour a winery on Sunday morning if you are up this way.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-55227862608954627712013-04-13T05:16:35.051-07:002013-04-13T05:16:35.051-07:00Got to do it That Girl. Niagara region wines are p...Got to do it That Girl. Niagara region wines are pretty spectacular too.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-21886575653560177882013-04-13T05:14:27.946-07:002013-04-13T05:14:27.946-07:00Some day I hope to be in the middle o Oregon wine ...Some day I hope to be in the middle o Oregon wine country Cathy. When I was in San Francisco a few years ago I thought taking the bus back to Canada would be a good way to see the State, but it was night time so all I saw was the bus station in Portland. Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-28904165833838604462013-04-12T21:22:36.248-07:002013-04-12T21:22:36.248-07:00Beautiful cheese! I am so envious of all the plac...Beautiful cheese! I am so envious of all the places you can visit in your part of the country.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356018786442529490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-62981500065165246352013-04-12T19:02:08.836-07:002013-04-12T19:02:08.836-07:00You know, as much as I love BC wines, I've nev...You know, as much as I love BC wines, I've never actually been to a winery! Next trip!That Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08004439474693190019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-83622596009050502072013-04-12T18:14:32.690-07:002013-04-12T18:14:32.690-07:00That huge hunk of blue cheese gave me chills!! How...That huge hunk of blue cheese gave me chills!! How awesome! I love these cracker bites. So much flavor all in one handheld package.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-39426471945159997902013-04-12T17:56:32.668-07:002013-04-12T17:56:32.668-07:00I enjoyed your post so much, Val. I live in the m...I enjoyed your post so much, Val. I live in the middle of Oregon's wine country and love to go tasting on the weekends. The vineyards are so beautiful and there are always fun things going on.Cathy at Wives with Kniveshttp://wiveswithknives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-46933259971825315702013-04-12T13:16:01.306-07:002013-04-12T13:16:01.306-07:00Love the blue cheese! And the crackers! And the gr...Love the blue cheese! And the crackers! And the grapes! What I mainly love is the idea of a winery on a spring day in April. There is no spring here this year. I am definitely a "chick who wines!"Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-36504302706901034692013-04-12T06:06:28.208-07:002013-04-12T06:06:28.208-07:00I was inspired by Ina's Stilton crackers as we...I was inspired by Ina's Stilton crackers as well Sam. They are shortbread like and these have ground walnuts in the dough and the rest create a crunchy coating. They are very addictive just like their cheddar cheese counterparts.Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-31238625688580976312013-04-12T04:04:15.711-07:002013-04-12T04:04:15.711-07:00Ooh, I want to be a "Chick who Wines." L...Ooh, I want to be a "Chick who Wines." Love your blue cheese and walnut crackers with the roasted grapes. I've served a similar cracker from Ina, but I never thought of a topping. Great idea Val.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-23965275734389799692013-04-11T23:12:37.954-07:002013-04-11T23:12:37.954-07:00A wonderful winery and creamery! That blue cheese ...A wonderful winery and creamery! That blue cheese looks so delicious.<br /><br />Wonderful crackers! The kind I cannot stop eating...<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />RosaRosa's Yummy Yumshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04130051839810091958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-3524114582799806052013-04-11T19:51:29.388-07:002013-04-11T19:51:29.388-07:00Yum and how fun. Your crackers would be wonderful ...Yum and how fun. Your crackers would be wonderful with a zillion different toppings!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101189914936599016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-77180257344591841482013-04-11T16:07:11.659-07:002013-04-11T16:07:11.659-07:00what nice and yummy posts Val I love blue cheese (...what nice and yummy posts Val I love blue cheese (really I love all cheese) xoGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-36676921086617098772013-04-11T15:57:08.018-07:002013-04-11T15:57:08.018-07:00I want these in my belly immediately. They sound s...I want these in my belly immediately. They sound so good!alihttp://www.alexandracooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-21559676313659138012013-04-11T15:31:25.761-07:002013-04-11T15:31:25.761-07:00Sue was the inspiration for my Roasted Grapes but ...Sue was the inspiration for my Roasted Grapes but I opted for a slow roasted recipe. On a cooler day like today it kept the kitchen warm to cook them at a low temperature for 2-/ hours :DValerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-2389402924936760802013-04-11T15:25:18.757-07:002013-04-11T15:25:18.757-07:00So interesting..thanks for the recipe:-)
I bought...So interesting..thanks for the recipe:-) <br />I bought dark seedless grapes yesterday to try Sue's recipe:-) <br />Is that the one?La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.com