It's been a while since you've heard from us at THE FARMHOUSE TABLE......we've been very busy. It's been a year of change, new directions and beginnings and we've moved to our new home here in Westerlo, NY. As we're still in the process of settling in, cooking classes are on hold for the time being, but we're hard at work finalizing plans for a new location. We'll keep you posted! I will be in touch more frequently with food and wine related news, recipes, and travel. I have two exciting trips planned for the fall, which you can read about below. Thanks for taking the time to read the newsletter and hope you're having a great summer enjoying lots of fresh, locally grown food. Let us hear from you soon!
Grazie,

Cynthia

Sicilian Foodie Road Trip!
September 26th through October 5th, 2009

We LOVE to travel. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE food. We LOVE Sicily. If you're ready for a fun food adventure, then start packing your bags. Elizabetta and I (at right) have put together an itinerary that is the perfect blend of cuisine and culture which will allow you to view Sicily from an insider's perspective. This year, we begin with the International Couscous Festival in San Vito lo Capo and work our way across the island to the pistachio groves on the slopes of Mt. Etna. Interested? We have a limited number of spaces left, so don't mess around and lose your spot.....you don't want to miss this culinary adventure.

OK, It's not just about food...
Wine and Culinary Tour October 11 through October 22, 2009

Wine is an essential as well! So for the first time ever, we're launching a tour especially for wine lovers. I'm so thrilled to be working with Beth Ribblett and Kerry Tully of Swirl Wines (at right) in New Orleans, LA. I met these two dynamic women last year at a food conference where they were part of a panel discussion about women in wine careers. My friend and colleague, Cathy Huyghe (check out her blog 365daysofwine.com) led the panel discussion and introduced us afterwards.

It didn't take long for us to decide to work together to create this exciting wine-focused itinerary. Swirl Wines, owned and operated by Beth and Kerry offers educational tastings, wine classes, food and wine pairing events and now international wine tours. They are both passionate about food, wine, and the cultural importance of both.