It’s been way too long since I made a post or activity on my website!  It’s amazing how life can get so busy that certain elements  fall through your fingertips. I want to start talking about food and wine much more than I’ve been

I’m really looking forward to tonight at Tavern 5 Restaurant. I’m doing a cooking class on France. We’ll be serving french inspired food and french wines. I’m a big fan of the wines that come from France.

Then we are having a tap takeover tonight with Allagash Brewery. Exciting day at        Tavern 5 Restaurant.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned.

A big thank you to our loyal customers for ordering chocolates this holiday season.

We will no longer be taking orders for Christmas/Holiday delivery.

We hope you all enjoy your chocolates.

Happy Holiday’s.

Thank you again,

Chef Lo Pinto

A huge thank you to our customers for ordering LoPinto’s Chocolates to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Good news, we are sold out for Thanksgiving. Everyone who has placed their orders will receive their chocolates.

We are currently taking orders for Christmas and Hanukkah.

LoPinto’s Chocolate is very thankful for our customers and we wish you a wonderful holiday.

P.S. Enjoy some Beaujolais, Pinot Noir or a Zinfandel with your Turkey!

Please join us to celebrate this holiday season.

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Spring. A truly exciting time of the year. This species from the Allium family are so delicious. I like to give a quick pan sear to them, add some mirepoix, garlic, fresh thyme and a bay leaf to the pan. De-glaze the pan with some wine. Then add a little bit of water to the pan. Bring to s soft boil, season with salt and pepper. Cover your pan with a tight fitting lid and gently braise them until they are tender.

They go great with Seared Scallops, Grilled Fish or Pan Roasted Duck basted with it’s own fat.

A Rose’ goes well with the Spring Onions. If you decide to serve red meat with them, a Meriatge or Syrah.

Absolutely delicious. Very floral and herbal. Seared Sea Scallops with Sweet Potatoes or a Steamed Lime Buttered Fluke. Check them out:tornevalleyvineyards.com

Time for Asparagus, Ramps, Wild Morels and Sweet Peas. Grab a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and sit outside to see, hear and smell the newness of spring.

Be a rebel and plant a Front Yard Garden or just unwind and plant a garden. The flavors are tremendous and to witness life bloom from the soil is a miracle. So go on and get down to the level of the earth. You know what they say,”When you level with nature you become in tune with the universe.