‘Tis the season in Iowa when vegetables abound in local farmers’ markets and personal gardens!  Not sure what to do with all those veggies?  Get out of your “vegetable rut,” and come explore the culinary world vegetables!  Discover how to:  turn ordinary zucchini into an extrordinary summer entrée; liven up your green beans with a simple but tasty side dish with feta and dill; and even please a “vegetable skeptic” with a vegetarian version of the ever-popular meatball sub! Wine will be paired with all of these dishes.  You will get a gift certificate for 20% off your favorite bottle of wine.  After that, head over to Snus Hill Winery for free music by blues band Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts and a chance to buy wine with your coupon.

Cost: $15/person

Please call 515-795-3360 for details and RSVP by August 1.

For more information about Snus Hill Winery, please head to http://www.snushillwine.com/

CHEF BECKY RINGSBY

“Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life.” – Elsa Schiaparelli

Becky considers herself a “foodie” who believes in the integrity of homemade food, prepared healthfully using real ingredients.  She encourages others to be fearless and a little daring in their cooking – try something different once in a while and have fun with food!  Becky has recently taught a class series on basic culinary skills while sharing ways to “think outside of the box” in every-day cooking.  She is starting an Entertainment Cooking business, where she will be able to share her love of cooking with others by providing services for cooking classes in the home and private dinner parties.