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Authentic British Fish & Chips with a Homemade Tartar Sauce to go with Sauvignon Blanc
Ahh…Fish and chips, the quintessential British love affair with deep-fried goodness. If that fish can talk, we probably would hear it say: “This is batter than swimming!” Then we have the chips, the unsung heroes that sacrificed themselves to soak up excess oil and keep our fingers greasy for hours. And let’s not forget about… [Read more]
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3 Amazing Provence rosé Wines for the best “Rosé-all-Day” Summer
Experiencing Provence rosé wine is essential to truly understanding and appreciating the concept of rosé wine in general. To help you get started on your discovery journey, we picked four wines that exemplify the essence of Provence rosés. This selection will appeal to both discerning wine connoisseurs and those seeking a delightful companion for leisurely… [Read more]
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Easy Lyonnaise-Style Salad With Poached Egg And Bacon Bits
French salad made easy! Prepare for a Salad Lyonnaise twist that bids adieu to Frisée, We’ve kept everything else, including lardons, traditionally delicious. [Read more]
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In Search Of British Columbia’s Wine Trail’s Best-Kept Secrets And Hidden Gems: Similkameen Valley’s Orofino Winery And Their Wines
The Similkameen Valley wine region of British Columbia is said to be on the cusp of blossoming into a world-class wine destination. Yet, Similkameen Valley’s wineries are often regarded as British Columbia’s best-kept secret. Orofino Winery, already on its 20th vintage, is one such example. While we blame the treacherous mountain road for our unintended… [Read more]
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Best CheckMate Winery wines review: This is what their 100 point Chardonnay and other 90+ point wines taste like. Is it worth your money?
If you’ve been following our wine tales, you’ll know we’re quite obsessed with oaked Chardonnays from Côte de Beaune and California. We once opined that a short growing cycle in Canada made it impossible to produce anything even remotely close to these styles. But hold your wine glasses because times have changed, my friends! Canada… [Read more]
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CheckMate Winery Review. All You Need To Know If You Are Planning A Visit
We always meant to visit Antelope Ridge Winery. But as the famous adage goes: so many wineries, so little time. Sadly, the place remained on our backup list until it was gone, as in sold, lock, stock and barrel to British Columbia’s own, von Mandl. Some say that Antelope Ridge was rescued from obscurity. We… [Read more]
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Chardonnay Food Pairing: Prosciutto wrapped Chicken Breast with Blue Cheese Compound Butter, Parsnip Purée and Summer Squash
Prepare your taste buds for a wild ride with this compound-butter-smothered, prosciutto-wrapped chicken breast served alongside summer squash, parsnip purée and a pan sauce. This dish is so good, that you’ll want to marry it in Vegas and run away with it to live happily ever after in a sunny California. And don’t forget to… [Read more]
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Champagne Food Pairing: Oyster and Scallops Motoyaki with wine-infused shallots
Why Motoyaki? Simply put, there’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh oysters. But we get it! Not everybody is a fan of slurping live oysters and hearing them scream for the oyster police.That’s where Motoyaki comes in – it’s the perfect solution for those who love the flavour of oysters but want them cooked… [Read more]
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Burrata “Tango” Bruschetta with a smoky twist
We keep it simple while simultaneously changing the classic definition of Bruschetta. Our reimagined traditional appetizer even gets a fancy new name – Burrata “Tango” Bruschetta. The creamy Burrata cheese and crispy Focaccia bread represent the smooth and structured aspects of the dance, while the smoky eggplant and Romesco sauce provide a bold and passionate… [Read more]