A seasonal soup of sausage, kale and white beans paired with Pinot Grigio from Robledo Family Winery, and Zinfandel and Syrah wines from Big Valley Winery, offered during the January 2011 cuisine scene. Photo courtesy of Lake County Wine Studio.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Shannon Michele of Cache Creek Catering and Lake County Wine Studio are presenting a monthly food and wine series featuring locally produced foods paired with select Lake County Wines.

The series is held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Friday of each month. It takes place this month on Feb. 11.

The per person cost is $15 and reservations are recommended.

January’s event featured a seasonal soup of sausage, kale and white beans (a vegetarian version was also offered) paired with Pinot Grigio from Robledo Family Winery, and Zinfandel and Syrah wines from Big Valley Winery.

A selection of delicious breads was offered by Cheryl Welch of Main Street Bakery in Kelseyville for sampling with the soup. The soup recipe was made with sausage from Inland Farms in Redwood Valley and kale from Full Moon Farm in Lakeport.

February’s event will feature sweet and savory appetizers made with locally grown and produced olive oils from Rosa D’Oro and Kelseyville Olive Mill.

Organic white popcorn popped in Kelseyville Olive Mill’s California Blend will present a delightful spiciness without any other seasonings.

Baguettes from Main Street Bakery in Kelseyille will become crostinis topped with roasted eggplant and cherry tomato made with Rosa D’Oro Tuscan Blend Olive Oil.

The wine pairing will be Rosa D’Oro’s Sangiovese. Citrus Cake made with Kelseyville Olive Mill’s Sevillano Oil that has a buttery flavor, will be paired with Rosa D’Oro’s Moscato.

For additional event information contact Lake County Wine Studio at 707-275-8030 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Cache Creek Catering at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .