“Combination of Middle Eastern and European dishes. Best if served with steamed vegetables and hot cooked rice.” Ingredients 2 h 20 m 6 servings 507 cals 3 1/2 pounds lamb ribs 2 onions, chopped 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons … Continue reading Lamb Ribs with Honey and Wine
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The Ultimate Guide to Wine With Fish
THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT FISH AND OTHER SEAGOING CREATURES It’s different under the sea. And not just for the obvious reasons. In the world of gastronomy and grapes, a new set of issues come into play, variables which will influence food and wine pairing decisions. This guide will examine these issues as they relate to both … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Wine With Fish
What Is The Best Sparkling Shiraz Food Pairing?
“What is a Sparkling Shiraz?” Goes without saying that this bright red is produced using Shiraz, or ‘Syrah’ grape variety. (It’s the same grape. While the name Shiraz is typically used in Australia, New Zealand, US, Canada and South American countries, Syrah is used in France.) For those who have never tried a Shiraz wine … Continue reading What Is The Best Sparkling Shiraz Food Pairing?
Night Of A Thousand Friends
Join wine legend Dave Larocque*, a Wine Educator with Peller Estates for an evening of wine-tasting at your home with friends on Feb 10th, 2018 from 6-8.30pm! Our online Facebook live wine-tasting fundraiser features a night of wine-tasting and 3 course dinner with entertainment. You (and or your friends) would purchase and prepare the wine … Continue reading Night Of A Thousand Friends
Tuscan Steak on bed of Arugula
Third Course 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 – 300 to 350 gram Striploin steak (New York Striploin) about 1 ¼” or 30 mm thick Salt and pepper to taste Sauce: ¼ cup red wine 1 cup beef stock 2 tbsp. butter Salad: 4 hands full arugula 4 x ½ tsp. balsamic vinegar Optional accompaniment: mini … Continue reading Tuscan Steak on bed of Arugula
Tomato Basil Sauce Over Pasta
Tomato Basil Sauce: You can make your own sauce ahead and heat while pasta is cooking, or serve with store bought sauce such as PC Blue Menu Tomato Basil sauce. Pasta: either penne or spaghetti or other favourite pasta Grated Parmigiano Reggiano Crusty Italian bread NOTE: depending on serving size, adjust pasta and sauce quantities, … Continue reading Tomato Basil Sauce Over Pasta
White Pizza with Avocado and Spinach
Ingredients: White Sauce: ¼ cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1/8 cup 5% or 10% cream 1 ½ tsp. olive oil 1 medium sized garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper to taste Pizza: Flat Bread – one rectangular 6” x 12” (such as Stonefire brand, 400g package of 2) 1 slice of large red onion, finely … Continue reading White Pizza with Avocado and Spinach
The Best Wine Storage Solutions for Small Spaces
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a chateau where you have acres of cellar available for your wine collection? Unfortunately, many of us live in small spaces where we’re lucky if we can spare even a few square feet for an extra armchair. But a small dwelling doesn’t mean you need to run to … Continue reading The Best Wine Storage Solutions for Small Spaces
Removing Cork Pieces from Wine
Many people experience some anxiety over removing corks from wine bottles because they don’t want to make any mistakes that damage the wine or make them look foolish. A common problem when removing corks is probably pieces of cork falling into the wine — either a few tiny pieces or even a large section of … Continue reading Removing Cork Pieces from Wine
10 Top Canadian Wine Pairings
One of the most impressive aspects of my visit to Toronto last week was the fact that almost every restaurant suggested a well chosen wine pairing against the dishes they served. Here are the ones that stood out for me: White wines There’s some good Chardonnay and Pinot Gris/Grigio in Canada but Riesling was the … Continue reading 10 Top Canadian Wine Pairings