Paella is a Spanish rice dish typically made in a thin, shallow pan over an open flame. The rice is cooked with aromatics and broth or wine. The shallowness of the pan helps quickly evaporate and concentrate the flavors of the dish into the rice….
In busy households with many different dietary preferences and proclivities it’s nice to be able to provide some dinner choices. No need to decide between meat lasagna and spinach lasagna here, because Suv…
This meat and potatoes dish takes advantage of a simple marinade to glaze the pork tenderloin, and a light oil-and-vinegar-based potato salad to round out..
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Brussel Sprouts and Parsnips
We thought we would give the traditional Christmas Ham a major upgrade. Taking inspiration from Italian Porchetta (a giant, crispy pork belly roll) we’ve seasoned up a beautiful pork tenderloin with garlic a…
Another week, another wine! Today, we’re going to be looking at the third largest grape crop in France: Sémillon. This golden grape is used in the production of dry and sweet white wines. It’s also a crucial element in White Bordeaux blends and is…
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 …
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…
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.
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…
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.
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, …
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…
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…
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…
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