Neat Thoughts About Food, Wine, Travel & More
I’m a wine lover and a big fan of refreshing wines that pair well with my summer dishes but I’m also Canadian and inherently, I believe, that means I grew up quenching my summer thirst with beer. I’ve developed a soft spot over the last few years for craft beers and especially think the summer […]
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I’m on a low carb diet and to try to mix things up a bit for lunch, I decided to forgo my usual spinach salad for spinach stuffed Portobello mushrooms. I can grill the mushrooms on a Sunday, stuff them and store them in sealed containers to have anytime during the week. The addition of […]
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Bright ruby red in the glass with typical cherry and pumpkin spice aromas and a mouthful of ripe cherry flavors – love this style Pinot. Pairings: Roasted duck, chicken or turkey, mushroom dishes Style: Red Wine Grape Type(s): Pinot Noir Region: Sonoma County, CA, USA Price: $32
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Today is Quebec Independence Day (also known as Saint Jean Baptiste) and all my friends and family ‘up north’ will be celebrating with fireworks, food and adult libations. Here are 5 traditional Quebec dishes to get everyone in the mood for a very happy holiday. Tourtiere du Lac St Jean (Meat Pie from Quebec) Tarte […]
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I made these decadent cookies as take-home gifts for my guests at my recent Food & Wine Chickie Lobsterfest, but the excess of adult libations “made me” forget to actually give them out at the end of the evening – boo! I sort of redeemed myself by bringing them to work where they received some […]
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I had the California Cabernet Sauvignon at a recent wine pairing dinner and it was big and round and rich with stone fruit aromas and chocolate covered cherry flavors. It was paired with short ribs and côte de boeuf and it was simply decadent. Pairings: Roasted or grilled meats, cheese course Style: Red Wine Grape […]
[Continue reading...]Summer’s finally here and what better way to celebrate than with a refreshing, light and crisp glass of rosé? Here are 5 affordable rosé wines to kick start the summer with: 2012 Banrock Station Pink Moscato ($8) – delicate pink in the glass with refreshing, lightly floral flavors. Pierre Sparr Crémant D’Alsace Brut Rosé ($15) – […]
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I’m certain that if you’ve read me regularly, that you know what a fan of Ravines Wine Cellars and Finger Lakes Riesling I am. The 2011 Ravines Dry Riesling I poured over the weekend reminded me of why I love the wines from Ravines so much. On the nose, there are lovely aromas of Asian […]
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Last weekend, I hosted my 4th Annual Food and Wine Chickie Lobsterfest and was really pleased with the two wines I poured for an aperitif. Both were sipped along a variety of foods ranging from light to very rich and stood up nicely. 2012 Banrock Station Pink Moscato ($8), delicate pink in the glass with […]
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Last night, I had the pleasure of hosting my 4th annual Food & Wine Chickie Lobsterfest. I was blessed with perfect weather, sunny and 75 degrees, and the festivities took place outdoors. The evening kicked off with an aperitif of 2012 Banrock Station Pink Moscato, delicate pink in the glass with refreshing, lightly floral flavors […]
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