Notes

Photo: (L to R) Mark Donaldson, Chris Churchill and Brad Barker pontificating on all things wine and music

Once a month, Chris Churchill, Mark Donaldson and Brad Barker educate and entertain us as they talk about what is happening in the world of fine wine and music. And of course, they drink while they entertain. On the latest episode the trio prepared the listener for spring and featured Cosentino CigarZin, Maison De Cremant de Bourgogne, Waimea Sauvignon Blanc and Clos de Nouys Vouvray.

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This month's recipe is for delicious Harlem BBQ Turkey Meatloaf:

1 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning like Old Bay

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 1/2 cups BBQ Sauce  (reserve 1/2 cup for the top)

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped red onion

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic, chopped

2 pounds ground turkey

1 1/2 cups bread crumbs

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix paprika, onion powder, crab boil seasoning, soy sauce, beaten egg, 1 cup of the BBQ sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
Sauté onion, bell peppers and garlic in olive oil until soft, add salt and pepper and allow to cool.
Mix everything together in a large bowl. Using your hands turn the mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape the mixture into a loaf.
Bake for 35 minutes. Remove and add the reserved 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce to the top and continue to bake for 20 more minutes.

As a musical pairing for these wines, Brad, Chris and Mark have chosen Michael Kaeshammer's upcoming release With You In Mind.