The Syrah Survival Cookbook

Cellar Rats (ITB)
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I wasn’t sure whether to post this in Food or ITB, but since it has to do with the difficulty of branding and selling syrah, I thought, why not start in Cellar Rats?

If we can’t sell syrah (and will therefore have to drink it) and there’s no money coming in to feed our families … well, we will just have to survive off the land. And maybe we can sell the The Syrah Survival Cookbook instead. Where’s Casey Hartlip when you really need a good recipe for squirrel?

Here are the rules:

  1. It has to be an actual recipe that you know or think will actually work.
  2. You must forage from the vineyards and surrounding land for your main ingredients.
  3. If you are using wild critters as protein you must either describe how to skin/pluck/prepare them, or provide a link.
  4. No pictures unless you are taking them yourself!
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  5. You may, of course, suggest a favorite syrah pairing.

I will work up my braised rattlesnake recipe as soon as I have a chance, and my thanks to Jamie at Sanguis Wine for the idea! [taunt.gif]

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Are domestic felines and canines fair “game”? If so, I have a great noodle dish. It might work with coyote, too.

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No noodle dishes allowed [tease.gif]

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I’m sure Cargasacchi will have plenty of tips and suggestions. :wink:

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I don’t think it’s your own original recipe.

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Trouble selling Syrah??? [shrug.gif] When did that happen? It’s one of the primary varietals I buy. A lot of my friends as well. N. Rhone, Calif, Oz, it doesn’t matter. Sometimes you want classical (N. Rhone), other times Jazz (Calif) and then rock & roll (Oz). It’s all good.
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