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August 1, 2019

A beginners guide to Viognier wine

When it comes to wine, we tend to associate the richer hearty notes of red wines with winter and the bright and zesty qualities of white wines with the warmer months of spring and summer. While it’s true that red wines tend to be more appropriate …

July 22, 2019

A beginners guide to White Pinot Noir

To anyone with the slightest smattering of French, the term White Pinot Noir sounds like the ultimate contradiction in terms. Despite the impossible name, however, the process of making White Pinot Noir is fairly mundane. This unusual wine is made…

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July 20, 2019

A beginners guide to Cava

There’s no denying that Champagne is great, but it’s not exactly cheap. And, while Prosecco is an abundant and affordable alternative, it’s not the best choice for those looking for something dry as opposed to sweet.

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July 17, 2019

A beginners guide to Petit Verdot

This week, we’re looking at another fairly obscure wine packed with character and flavor: Petit Verdot. This intense vintage has seen a steady increase in popularity over the last few years and is well regarded for its rich color and unusual taste…

May 30, 2019

A beginners guide to Malbec

Occupying a perfect sweet spot between taste and cost, Malbec is easily one of my favourite affordable wines. This extreme popular vino is known for its muscular taste and is a great alternative to more expensive Cabernet Sauvignons and Syrahs.

May 22, 2019

A beginners guide to Syrah and Shiraz wine

Over the last few years Shiraz and Syrah wines have enjoyed a steady increase in popularity. In fact the grape varietal is currently the fifth most planted red grape. The popularity of this wine is well deserved. Full bodied and dark, its fruity, …

May 1, 2019

A beginners guide to Chenin Blanc wine

Maybe it’s just me, but as the days get longer and warmer I start gravitating away from reds towards crisp white wines. One of my personal favourites is the under-appreciated Chenin Blanc. While not as well-regarded as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blan…

April 12, 2019

Health and Wellness: All About Gluten

Over the last several years following a gluten-free diet for health became popularized by books, magazines, and celebrities, all touting how avoiding gluten, a protein found in grains, had helped them lose weight, cure insomnia, and improve thinki…

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April 5, 2019

A beginners guide to Montepulciano wine

Today’s wine, Montepulciano hails from the vineyards of central Italy and is known for its vivid red color and punchy herbal notes. Montepulciano is the second most grown grape in Italy and for the most part, is associated with cheaper blends. How…

February 7, 2019

A beginners guide to Pinotage wine

With the warmer months just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to explore some big and bold red wines. One wine, in particular, seems tailor-made to be enjoyed with the smokey meaty flavors of grilled foods: Pinotage. The Pinotage grape is the…

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January 13, 2019

Five wines to keep the winter chill at bay

The last few weeks of winter are arguably the worst. The days are still short, the nights are cold, and spring is frustratingly just out of reach. Fortunately, there are still ways to keep one’s spirits up during these last few cold weeks. One of …

December 24, 2018

Six apple-icious recipes to use up autumn’s bounty.

Ah, autumn. The smell of freshly baked bread mixed with pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon. How I’ve missed you. The apple tree in our backyard, seemingly dormant for the last 6 years, sprang to life this year, and I suddenly found myself with five …

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December 7, 2018

Three surprising uses for bergamot in the kitchen

In a burst of inspiration, my wife and I bought a bunch of herbs to plant in our garden. We’ve never had our own garden before and we couldn’t think of a better way to take advantage of our newly acquired green space. We bought the usual staples s…

November 10, 2018

How to Entertain: Crackers and Fruit Edition

So you’re hosting a party, and you’ve chosen your cheese. Now what do you add to your plate to round it out? With so many options to choose from, here are …

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October 21, 2018

Dutch baby: the puffiest pancake you’ll ever eat

In my search for a new breakfast option, I stumbled upon the Joy of Cooking‘s dutch baby recipe. A dutch baby is basically a large pancake baked in a cast iron or oven-safe skillet that puffs up as it bakes in the oven. It’s quite an impr…