The last month or so of winter is always the toughest. The whimsy and fun of the holiday season has passed us by and all that’s left to do is count down the days until spring. It’s not all bad, though. At the very least, the cold months give us an…

Today we’re going to look at one of the more divisive white wines around: Moscato. The intense sweetness of Moscato is the source of much controversy among wine fanatics—some love the sweet notes of the wine, while others find it sick…

In case it wasn’t already clear from my ode to the wonderful world of teapots, I’m a big fan of tea. There are few things I enjoy more at the end of the day than a warm cuppa and…

Today we’re looking at one of the most distinctive whites to come out the Spanish wine region: Albarino. High-quality, zesty, and fruity, it’s pretty much the perfect summer white.

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We all know the rules, white wines and rose are served chilled while red wines are served at room temperature. However, what if I told you that sometimes the best way to enjoy red wine is when it’s been chilled? Far from being blasphemous, chillin…

A couple of years ago I joined a farm share. The sudden presence of a bounty of fresh veggies was instrumental in forcing me to start eating healthier and incorporate more vegetables into my meals. An added bonus was that every so often the farm s…

Personally, I’m not a huge fan of overly sweet wines and tend to gravitate towards wines on the dryer side of the spectrum. For this reason, in the past I’ve avoided Rieslings as I always assumed that they were defined by their sweetness. However,…

When it comes to red wines there are few safer bets than Merlot. Balanced, smooth, and easy to pair, Merlot is a wine that’s easy to recommend to everyone. Sadly, Merlot has developed a bit of a bad reputation as a result of cheap, substandard bot…

I’ve been on a bit of a plantain kick lately. I was roaming through the grocery store on the lookout for some dinner inspiration when I stumbled upon a bunch of plantains. I’ve eaten plantains plenty of times, but I’ve never been brave enough to c…

When it comes to high-end coffee, Indonesia has a bit of a bad rap. This is largely due to the fact that the region produces a large amount of Robusta coffee. As Robusta is often considered to be a lesser bean when compared with Arabica, most coff…

High-end vino is wonderful, but sometimes you just want something fun, feisty and easy to drink. If this refrain sounds familiar and you’re on the lookout for an unchallenging tipple, the under-appreciated Argentinian wine Bonarda fits the bill pe…