I'll be honest, I'm usually skeptical when I see celebrity wines. My mind wanders to sugar-added California reds that are overpriced for their quality that fans will buy because of who is endorsing them. When I read the news that Mary J.…
One of the types of events that I have missed since the pandemic started is wine tastings! I love learning about new pairings that I didn't consider and trying new wines with them, getting to know wine makers and wine shop owners.…
When friends (and strangers!) that I talk to tell me that they're going to be visiting the Okanagan wine region in British Columbia, Canada, I can't help but offer up my favourites for them to visit, and of course which wines are…
There's nothing like a spiced warm drink on a cold winter's night (or afternoon). Perfect for a holiday party or after an adventure of skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, or skating, mulled wine and cider offer a warm, seasonal comfort in a cup. This…
I love a slushy drink in the summer but I also love a chilled glass of wine. This recipe is the best of those worlds combined! I love that this frosé recipe is so customizable to your own tastes.
For me: I don't…
Oh, Summer! One of my favourite seasons to explore new wines. There's something about a crisp white or rosé or bottle of bubbles on the patio. So many of you have been asking me for my seasonal wine recommendations and for something…
Wine tourism is something that I very much enjoy. When I visit a new place and discover that there is a vineyard nearby, I am anxious to learn all that I can about this growing region that was otherwise new and unknown…
Wine and the holidays seem to go hand-in-hand (yay!). But what wine do you serve with what dish/course/meal plan? What wines make a great hostess gift?
From wine pairings for charcuterie boards to which wine to serve with your holiday dessert, you should…
Move over wine and chocolate – you were never really that good together anyway – wine and chips are here and they’re a pair built to last!
Before the pairings, there is one thing that needs mentioning, the only rule I would apply…
Editor Note: This article is based upon take-out options in the Kensington neighbourhood of Calgary, Canada, but the pairings are totally transferable! Selena's culinary descriptions lend themselves to a broad number of restaurants, based on style.
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