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Simple Dutch kibbeling with delicious homemade garlic mayonnaise
Traditionally made of the salt cod offcuts, kibbeling is as quintessentially Dutch as fish and chips are quintessentially Irish. If not for mayonnaise-based garlic sauce and the fact that kibbeling is made of smaller chunks of cod, we would swear the two are the same. Whatever you call it, pair these deep-fried, battered chunks of… [Read more]
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Culmina Family Estate wines review: Merlot, Dilemma and Hypothesis
“Why can’t Canada produce a good Chardonnay?” This used to be our “go-to” icebreaker when sitting down for wine tasting at California wineries we frequented over the past decade. The question never failed to steer a passionate conversation among the winery guests and sommeliers. The consensus among our Californian friends has always been that Canada… [Read more]
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No cooking required! Quick and Easy Smoked Trout Salad
Looking for a simple and delicious salad you can bring to a potluck? Have a get-together with friends but don’t have time to cook? Look no further. This recipe leans on a store-bought smoked trout for a quick solution to your dining dilemma. Thinly sliced radishes add a crunchy texture to the otherwise creamy salad.… [Read more]
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Phantom Creek Rosé & Pinot Gris wines review
As with any winery in Okanagan, Phantom Creek Estates turns out an array of wines at various price points and quality levels. We visited Phantom Creek winery in the spring of 2022. All the wines we tasted at the winery were premium-priced quality wines. When we returned home, we sought out the Phantom Creek wines… [Read more]
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Crab cakes on a bed of creamed corn
The sweet crab meat is a treat when formed into little cakes and pan-fried. If you can resist eating them immediately on their own, a bed of creamed corn, an adaptation of the recipe by the renowned chef Thomas Keller, is a match made in heaven, sure to delight all diners. Pair it with a… [Read more]
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Four Easy Mignonette Sauces To Serve With Oysters
Up your oyster game with these fantastic four sauces that span the spectrum from timeless to whimsical [Read more]
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Hot crab & artichoke dip
This hot crab, preserved artichoke and cream cheese dip is an ultimate party pleaser. Serve it alongside crunchy focaccia bread or crusty baguette, on its own or on a charcuterie board. This dish is guaranteed to make you the host or hostess with the mostess. Sprinkle it with sweet and smoky Spanish paprika for an… [Read more]
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Mussels steamed in tomatoes, capers, & white wine broth
Mussels are perfectly matched with Mediterranean flavors in this recipe inspired by New Zealand chef John Campbell’s creation. Grilled crunchy and garlicky focaccia bread completes the meal. Pair it with a glass of sparkling wine for an ultimate dining experience. [Read more]