In Modest Excess

In Modest Excess

by | Jan 17, 2020 | Food & Wine Pairing

I want to start with a question: how many home-cooked meals do you eat compared to how many fine-dining dishes make their way to your stomach in a given year? Perhaps you are among the lucky few able to regularly indulge in the luxurious world of Michelin-starred...
Mastering Champagne

Mastering Champagne

by | Dec 3, 2019 | Food & Wine Pairing

Champagne: there’s never a wrong time to open a bottle. It is, without question, one of the most versatile options for food pairings. However, it is important to keep in mind the range of styles that are produced in Champagne. Here’s some suggestions for you to keep...
‘Tis the season

‘Tis the season

by | Jun 16, 2019 | Food & Wine Pairing

‘Tis the season. Well, not that season. But it’s barbecue season and everyone in my neighbourhood is firing up the grill. There’s nothing quite like the classic burger, grilled to perfection and bursting with beefy goodness and flavour. There are also some excellent...
Killer Bordeaux and Halibut

Killer Bordeaux and Halibut

by | Jun 10, 2019 | Food & Wine Pairing

Elegant, sophisticated, complex, and age-worthy. Does that sound like a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc? Based on entry level examples from the Pays D’Oc or Marlborough, you’d think not. But the gorgeous 2015 Chateau Ferran from Pessac-Léognan in Bordeaux shows Sauvignon...
Just another bottle of Malbec, or is it?

Just another bottle of Malbec, or is it?

by | Jun 10, 2019 | Food & Wine Pairing

I must confess, I am not a fan of Malbec. And I am unfortunately always willing to share my dislike with others, especially those who have an opposing opinion. So, there I am at my favorite wine store, talking to my favorite wine guy. He has a new wine for me to try....
It’s Not Easy Being Green

It’s Not Easy Being Green

by | Jun 10, 2019 | Food & Wine Pairing

Spring. Glorious spring. Begone the remnants of frost and the shackles of cold, as we welcome the sunshine, warmth, and fresh produce back into our homes and stomachs. Leaves on trees, gardens of blooming flowers and the grass beneath our feet are our reward for...