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December 21st is the shortest day of the year and the first official day of winter – the perfect time for some cozy cuisine. For me, there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of creamy tomato soup, a grilled cheese sandwich and a glass of bold red wine. This weekend I tried out a…
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What are you baking this holiday season? I started my Christmas baking with these White Chocolate and Cherry Shortbread. A friend of mine introduced me to these several years ago and I have been addicted ever since! The recipe for White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread can be found here at Better Homes & Gardens. I made…
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Tis the season to open those special bottles of wine, even if you are only allowed to share them with those in your own household. What special bottles are you planning on opening during the holiday season? We recently opened a bottle of the 2013 Black Rook Merlot from CheckMate Artisanal Winery, and it was…
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This past weekend I stocked-up on wine and plenty of charcuterie items from SPUD.CA. One of the things that I love most about charcuterie boards is the friends that gather around them…but sadly that won’t be happening this holiday season. So instead, I packaged-up delicious crackers, cheeses and meats and delivered them to our friends…
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If you are looking for a Christmas gift for that wine lover on your list…or simply missing travel and visiting wineries, here is the perfect solution. The Okanagan Crush Pad has just released four new wine collections: Big Reds for Winter ($135), Holiday Cheers ($124), Organic Wine Collection ($117) and Pure Whites ($98). Each pack…
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I love experimenting with food and wine pairings, but sometimes wines also pair well with activities like baking. The 2017 Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon from Trapiche paired well with baking-up the last of our fall pumpkins. Over the weekend I made a batch of Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes and Pumpkin Scones. 2017 Trapiche Medalla Cabernet Sauvignon…
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On Saturday, November 28th Whispering Horse Winery is hosting a festive and COVID-safe wine release. They will be releasing their 2016 Sparkling Seyval Blanc (32 cases produced) along with two wines from their new ‘WILD’ line – the 2020 L’Acadie Pet-Nat (9 cases produced) and the 2019 L’Acadie Wild (11 cases produced). To ensure everyone’s safety,…
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Are you a fan of meatloaf? If you aren’t, this recipe may just win you over. I’ve made this recipe more than a dozen times over the years and it has converted at least two skeptics. Dressed-up with chili flakes, sundried tomatoes, maple syrup and fennel seed, this meatloaf is pretty tasty. I bake the…
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SPUD.CA now delivers wine, beer and spirits with your groceries. Established in 1997, SPUD offers local, organic and sustainable groceries that you can order online and have delivered right to your door. Voted ‘Best Grocery Delivery’ by Georgia Straight readers, five years in a row – SPUD is GMO-free, supports farmers with sustainable growing practices…
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Have you ever cooked with beef cheeks? I recently ordered beef cheeks from Two Rivers Specialty Meats and they are the perfect cut of meat for fall stews. When subjected to long, slow cooking methods, beef cheeks are moist, tender and easily shredded with a fork. This beef cheek stew, served with roasted vegetables and…