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Treat Yourself
Pairings for Chocolate Cake
I think I can confidently say that we all have a little more time on our hands right now. Store after store is running out of flour as people decide the situation calls for – what else – baking. Certainly,...
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#TakeoutDay
Pairings for Sushi
If you’re like me, you’re doing your best to support local restaurants by purchasing gift certificates or ordering takeaway. Wednesdays have become #TakeoutDay and it’s a nice excuse to treat yourself during...
Liquid Sunshine
Pairings for Rosé
The thirst for rosé is growing rapidly right across the world, and industry figures state that the boom is not yet over. The image of rosé has had an incredible transformation in the past few years. From the...
Aperitivo & Antipasti
Pairings for Prosciutto e Melone
Snacks, snacks, and more snacks please! Who doesn’t love snacks? A small bite of food to tide you over until something more substantial is delivered – this is one of my favourite ways to eat. You may call...
In Modest Excess
Fine Wine Pairings for Grilled Cheese
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...
Mastering Champagne
Pairings for each style of Champagne
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...
‘Tis the season
Wine Pairings for Burgers
‘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...
Killer Bordeaux and Halibut
Pairings for White Bordeaux
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...
Just another bottle of Malbec, or is it?
Pairing Burgers and Malbec
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,...
It’s Not Easy Being Green
Pairings for Spring Vegetables
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...
Rethinking Sauternes
Pairing Food with Bordeaux's Classic Sweet Wine
Sweet wines like Sauternes have arguably never been more misunderstood than they are today. Unfortunately, we’ve been programmed to think of Sauternes as a dessert wine. At restaurants, sweet wines are often...
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