A celebration of local food took place on Saturday, March 1, sponsored by the Creation Care Team of Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church. Members of the congregation lucky enough to be in attendance sampled from the following delicious examples of foods/beverages produced in Texas:
- 2011 Vermentino – Duchman Family Winery, Driftwood, TX
- 2012 Chardonnay – Becker Vineyards, Fredericksburg, TX
- 2011 Red Table Wine – Tranquilo Cellars, Lubbock, TX
- 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon-Iconoclast – Becker Vineyards, Fredericksburg, TX
- 2011 Claret – Becker Vineyards, Fredericksburg, TX
- 2012 Merlot – Llano Estacado Winery, Lubbock, TX
- 2010 Aglianico Penna – Duckman Family Winery, Driftwood, TX
- 2012 TX Viognier – Pedernales Cellars, Stonewall, TX
- 2011 Dolcetto – Duckman Family Winery, Driftwood, TX
- 2012 French Colombard-Bone Dry – Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, New Braunfels, TX
- Port Barrel Reserve – Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Bryan, TX
All wines except TX Viognier – Pedernales Cellars purchased at Whole Food Market – Kirby TX Viognier – Pedernales Cellars purchased at Houston Dairy Maids.
- Gouda, Sand Creek Farm, Cameron, TX, purchased at Houston Dairy Maids
- Cheddar, Veldhuizen Family Farm, Dublin, TX, purchased at Houston Dairy Maids
- Cotswald (aged hardened goat cheese), Latte Da Dairy, Flower Mound, TX, purchased at Houston Dairy Maids
- Raclette, Eagle Mountain Cheese Co, Granbury, TX, purchased at Houston Dairy Maids
- Scamorza (smoked mozzarella), The Mozarella Co., Dallas, TX, purchased at Houston Dairy Maids
- Mediterranean goat cheese, Blue Heron Farm, Field Store, TX, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
- Pimiento, Words and Foods, Houston, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
- Brie, Brazos Valley Cheese, Waco, TX, purchased at Whole Foods Market – Kirby
- Charcuterie (Lonzo, Braseola, Salami & Spicy Coppa), Revival Market, pork, chicken, and lamb raised at their Revival Farm
- Country Pate, the Grateful Bread, Houston, made with TX pork, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
- Andouille sausage, the Grateful Bread, Houston, made with TX pork, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
- Chardonnay mustard, Tart Cherry mustard, & whole grain mustard, the Grateful Bread, Houston, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
- Zilk’s Tzatziki (Greek yogurt dip), Austin, TX, purchased at Whole Foods – Kirby
- Hummus, Words & Food, Houston, purchased at Whole Foods Market – Kirby
Fresh Vegetables & Fruit
- Carrots, broccoli, & mushrooms, Animal Farm, Cat Springs, TX, certified organic, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
- Cauliflower & strawberries, Gundermann Farm, Wharton, TX, certified organic, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
- Brussel sprouts, radishes, & tomatoes, Houston Regional Market Growers, Houston area, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
Chocolate and Dried Fruit
- Dried persimmon, Houston Regional Market Growers, Houston area, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
- Chocolates, Brown Paper Chocolates, Houston, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
Baguette, Artisana Bread, Houston, purchased at Eastside Farmers’ Market
Eggs
Deviled eggs, Hatterman Poultry Farm, Weimar, TX, purchased eggs at Eastside Farmers’ Market, prepared by Joyce Ramig
Store/Vendor locations
- Eastside Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. – noon, Eastside between Richmond & Alabama, Houston. See www.urbanharvest.org
- Whole Foods Market – Kirby, Kirby & Alabama, Houston. See www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
- Houston Dairy Maids, 2201 Airline Dr., Houston. See www.houstondairymaids.com
- Revival Market, 550 Heights Blvd, Houston. See www.revivalmarket.comcreation care 2014march Texas_Wine__Cheese__Highlighting_Local_Food