Summer specials at Cedar House

Photo by Albert Lewis, Mulbery Photography

Stella’s Winemaker Dinner Series, featuring five-course meals designed by Chef Jacob Burton, kicks off on June 17 with winemaker Ray Coursen from Elyse Winery. Additional dates and winemakers will be announced. Each dinner costs $95 plus tax and gratuity.

Cedar House also will host a guided Hiking Series starting June 18 with a hike on the Rubicon Trail, Endurance Lunch and transportation for $65 to $85 per person, depending on the location. Hikes also will be offered July 2 to Ellis Peak, Shirley Canyon on July 23, Mountain Judah Loop on Aug. 27 and Donner Summit to Squaw on Sept. 3.

The Forgotten Feast with Hank Shaw, author of “Hunt, Gather, Cook: Finding the Forgotten Feast,” is on July 16. The Forgotten Feast begins with cocktails and a book signing by Shaw at 5:30 p.m. and is followed by a five-course tasting menu inspired by Shaw’s book for $75, plus tax and service, and includes cocktails and wine.

The Active Gourmand Tour is the perfect four-day adventure for hikers who love to cook. The Tour, available July 17 to 21 and Aug. 7 to 11, is for those that love the outdoors and have a true passion for food and wine. Enjoy day hikes followed by an early evening cooking class and wine dinner. Chef Jacob Burton will guide participants through a multi-course culinary on seasonal cooking in a professional kitchen. The cost is $1,800 for double occupancy and includes lodging, all meals, guides, transportation, cooking instructions and wine. The cost is $1,299 per person without lodging.

There will be cooking demonstrations on July 23 and Aug. 20. Summer Canapés and Appetizers on July 23 features the basic composition of bite-sized hors d'oeuvres, garnish and plating with four different wines from California.

During the Composed Salads Demonstration on Aug. 20, learn to mix flavorful vinaigrettes and select specialty greens for an exceptional salad mix. Techniques for proper storage of salad greens will be discussed and the class features four wines from four different continents. Recipes for Stella Classics like butter lettuce, mixed greens, duck confit and heirloom tomato salads will be explored. Each cooking demonstration includes wine, taste and lunch. The classes take place at Stella from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and each class is $55, plus tax.

For more information, visit www.cedarhousesporthotel.com/activities.html,

http://www.stellaculinary.com/ and http://www.tahoetrips.com/. Call (530) 582-5655 for

reservations.

Dads needed to judge Rib Fest

The second annual Truckee RibFest needs your dad as an official rib judge. One lucky father will get to sample each vendor’s ribs and receive three additional general admission tickets (a $60 value). Write Switchback PR to tell the event organizer’s why your dad deserves to be an official judge this Father’s Day.

Submissions are due June 13 and should be no longer than one page. The winner will be announced on June 16. Writers can mail, drop off or e-mail submissions to Switchback PR + Marketing, Inc. at 10075 West River St., Suite 206, Truckee, CA.

 

The second annual Truckee RibFest will be held on June 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Citizens Bank Plaza. For more information or tickets, visit www.truckeeribfest.com or call (530) 550-2252.

Truckee Rib Fest is June 19

The second annual Truckee Rib Fest is slated for Father’s Day on June 19 at Citizens Bank Plaza from 1 to 6 p.m. Participants include Men Wielding Fire Fine Food Catering, PlumpJack Café, Sunnyside Restaurant, Smokey’s Kitchen, Char Pit, Six Peaks Grille and Truckee Pizza, which offers kid-friendly options.

This event includes a chance to sample delicious ribs prepared by the best chefs in the area — a perfect afternoon outing for hungry dads and their families. A beer garden, children’s activity area, free entertainment and more will round out the festivities. Adult admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the event. Admission includes two food tickets (each two-rib sampler costs two tickets). Additional food tickets are available at $5 for two tickets. Sides can be purchased for one ticket. Admission for children 12 and under is $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the event. Children’s tickets include entry, access to a fun activity center, plus one special food ticket that can be redeemed for hot dogs, pizza and other kid-friendly options.

For tickets, visit www.truckeeribfest.com (a $3 service fee applies for online sales). Those who order advanced tickets receive a complimentary Truckee RibFest beer mug at the event. For more information, call (530) 550-2252.