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Brunch Me So Hard

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Let’s talk about Sunday gatherings, specifically brunch! Why is brunch so popular? Brunch’s mid-morning schedule allows you to be socially flexible. Both early risers and night owls can enjoy the event. Brunch is a terrific option for get-togethers with friends and family because it fits well into schedules.

Brunch brims with a variety of flavors and can be considered a food journey in itself with menus featuring innovative renditions of classic dishes, seasonal products, and international inspirations. The culinary freedom of brunch is one of the reasons we love to cater on Sundays.

Rasberrys Brunch Menu Inspiration:

Mushroom, Spinach, Caramelized Onions & Dill Havarti Quiche

Local Bacon, White Cheddar & Spinach Quiche

Goat Cheese, Garden Chive, Asparagus & Arugula Frittata

Fresh Melon Salad with Garden Mint & Ginger

Summer Tomato Salad with Fresh Herbs & Marinated Baby Mozzarella

Greens, Pickled Radishes, Carrot Ribbons, Quinoa Crunch, Homegrown Sunflower Sprouts with Lemon Thyme & Sumac Vinaigrette

Homemade Bagels, Smoked Salmon, Cucumbers, Dill & Lemon Cream Cheese

Organic Berries with Honeyed Crème Fraiche

Raspberry & Lemon Scones

Cherry Almond Muffins

Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

A catered brunch is perfect for celebrating special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or family reunions in Sun Valley, Idaho. It offers a sophisticated yet laid-back atmosphere that encourages relaxation and conversation. The combination of delicious food, beautiful surroundings, and professional service creates a celebratory ambiance that will be sure to be memorable for all.

Check your temperature

Today we are talking about wine again and the proper serving temperatures. Did you know serving white wine ice cold mutes its flavors? Here are the optimal serving temperatures for white wines.

  • Sparkling wines should be served between 43 and 45 degrees F.

  • Light-bodied crisp wines (reisling, sauvignon blanc) between 45 and 50 F.

  • Medium -to-full-bodied wines (chardonnay, viognier) are best between 50 and 55 F.

Serving red wines too warm amplifies the impression of alchol and acidity. Serving them too cold plays up the tannin, resulting in an unpleasant astingency.

  • Serve light-bodied reds (barbera, valpolicella) between 40 and 55 F

  • Medium-bodied reds (pinot-noir grenache) around 55 F

  • Bold reds (cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel) between 58 and 65 F.

Old Wine, New Wine & Our Wine

Wine has been produced for thousands of years, with the earliest being cultivated in modern-day Georgia and Armenia. From there, winemaking spread throughout Central and Western Europe and parts of the Mediterranean. These are commonly called old-world wines.

Wine grapes arrived in South America in the mid-16th century, and by the 19th century, new-world regions had expanded to include North America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Old-world winemaking is steeped in rich tradition and celebrates the place of origin. Centuries-old rules in each region dictate which grapes are used and how the wine is produced. The cool climates and slow-ripening grapes create wines that are higher in acidity, lower in alcohol content and lighter in style. Old-world winemakers use oak aging as a subtle influence to maintain balance and make the wines friendlier to a wide range of foods.

By contrast, new-world upstarts are known for embracing innovation and freedom of style. The often warmer-climate vineyards create bold, fruit-forward wines that are usually higher in alcohol content. A more pronounced oak influence, from fermentation to aging, is also a hallmark. These hearty recipes typically need equally hearty recipes when paired with food.

Label Reading…

Old-world wines prioritize the region’s name and vineyard over the label information. Rarely is the name of the grape mentioned. Conversely, new-world wine makes it easy to spot the grape type because its almost always displayed right on the label.

Current List of Bistro Wines - Whites, Pinks and Bubbles

Frizzante Biano Veneto - Veneto, Italty

Tilan Alto Adige Pinot Grigio - Alto Adige

Saint Roche Touraine Savingnon Blanc - Loire, France

Elevee Gruner Veltliner - Wilamette Valley

Ramey Chardonnay - Sonoma Coast

L’Ecole Grenache Rose - Horse Heaven Hills, Columbia Valley

Soutiran Grand Cru NV Brut Rose - Champagne, France

Current List of Reds

Adelsheim Pinot Noir - Willamette

Domaine de Couron Coates du Rhone - France