Food and Wine

Food and Wine

Food and Wine!

Food and wine… enjoy these and enjoy life!

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How to pair fried food with sparkling wine

Sparkling wine covers so many types: Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Asti Spumante, Crémant, and all the sparklers made by wineries around the world. However, sparkling wine is not just for our special or fancy occasions; it can be added to almost any meal to elevate it to the next level of deliciousness. So let’s dive into […]
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Vegan Dhal: How to Make and Pair with Wine

Making vegan dhal is easy – think plant-based deliciousness! If you follow a whole food plant-based (WFPB) diet, saute the onions, herbs and spices in water or a dash of vegetable broth. Many thanks to Caro Feely of Chateau Feely in Bordeaux for providing this recipe. You can listen to Caro’s podcast interview here where […]
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Are You Pining for a Pinot Noir and Great Food?

Are You Pining for a Pinot Noir and Great Food? You’re in luck… this coming Sunday, August 18th, 2024 is International Pinot Noir Day. Of course, any day is a good day to sip on some Pinot Noir, but why not use Sunday as an excuse to pair your Pinot Noir with some exciting new […]
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The “Just Right” Temperature for Wine: How to Chill

Remember the story of Goldilocks and the three bears? Where the perfect item was “just right”? Imagine this as the Goldilocks of wine stories—finding that “just right” temperature for wine that makes that sip of wine dance on your taste buds. First, “room temperature” is not universal. Picture yourself in a cozy French chateau, sipping […]
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How to Savour Summer: Peaches, Pork and Croatian Wine

Are you ready to savour the flavors of Croatia? This recipe will tantalize your tastebuds with peaches, pork and Croatian wine (or any wine you choose). If you don’t have a bottle of Croatian wine on hand, imagine pairing this dish with a chilled rosé – embodying the essence of a sun-kissed summer. The Recipe […]
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Mushrooms and Sauvignon Blanc: make your taste buds dance

There are mushrooms and then there are mushrooms. Sure, they’re great in pastas, lasagnas, pizzas, salads, and all kinds of cooked dishes, but I love stuffed mushrooms! They are really easy to make and you can stuff them with anything you please. Cheese, crab, bacon, and vegetables are all great choices – the list goes […]
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How to drink uncommonly great wine in Estremoz, Portugal

If you’re like me and you’ll travel just about anywhere, you’ll want to know how to drink uncommonly great wine in Estremoz, Portugal. Here’s the thing… when you’re traveling, you never really know what you’ll be doing. You can plan all you want, research until your eyes fall out, and talk to as many people […]
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Uncorked secrets: the whimsical world of popcorn and wine pairing

Popcorn! Wine! Yes, they can be a match made in… your living room, your TV room, your kitchen, your patio, your apartment… you get the idea. So let’s go discover the whimsical world of popcorn and wine pairing that might have you wondering why you didn’t try them before. And just in case you need […]
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This wine doesn’t taste the same!

“This wine doesn’t taste the same as it did when I tasted it at the winery.” Have you ever heard those words coming out of your mouth? It usually happens after you’ve been to a wine tasting or restaurant, or perhaps you’ve been to a party. The wine you’ve been served is absolutely fantastic and […]
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How To Be a Wine Expert: Explore Shades of Red

Ruby red, scarlet, light red, fuchsia, brick red, garnet, pale red. There are so many shades of red when it comes to red wine! But what does it mean? Do the colours make any difference to the taste? Does a deep ruby red wine taste different than a rusty red wine? Learn how to be […]
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