Moroccan Meatballs in Spicy Tomato sauce.

I found myself with a craving for meatballs this weekend, but not just any ordianry meatballs. I wanted something with some flair, with big robust flavours, something a little more exoctic then the tried & true, pasta & meatballs. As I was contemplating my craving when  I noticed my Tagine in the pantry and had …

Oven Roasted Greek Ribs

Looking for a quick & easy Rib recipe that will make you look like a superstar! Well, here you go....oven roasted Greek ribs. Marinated in lemon juice, fresh oregano, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, garlic, & olive oil and then roasted in the oven. Serve alongside some lemon potatoes and a Greek salad and dinner is …

¡Olé! – Tasting through 50 years of Bodegas Faustino wines!

One of the things that first drew me to the world of wine is the story that is told through the label on a wine bottle. There’s your classic old world label, weaving a story of the wine's origin and history. You have new world labels with their playful names and cartoonish images. Then there …

Carbonnade de Boeuf!

Over the years I've come to appreciate a well done slow cooked meal. There's just something about a warm, rich, & hearty meal on a chilly day that feels right. My normal goto for this type of dish is beef short ribs but I recently found myself with a package of stewing beef that I …

1976 Judgement of Paris, California vs. France…

On May 24, 1976, a selection of the some biggest names in French wine gathered at the InterContinental Hotel in Paris for an afternoon of wine tasting. The event was billed as a head to head blind tasting between some of the top producers in France and California. Journalists for all the major publications were invited …

Saying Goodbye to “CiC”!

Have you heard the news?  According to the Canadian Vintners Association, we could soon see some clarification on the issue of Cellared in Canada (CiC). Not sure what the issue about Cellared in Canada is? We'll simply put it's where a producer makes wine using foreign grapes but markets it as Canadian wine. The real …

2014 Underwood Pinot Noir – Oregon Value

If I was to ask you to name a Pinot Noir producing region, what comes to mind first? For most Pinot Noir fans, the most likely answer is Burgundy. And why not, its wines are considered to be among the world’s best, which however also puts them as some of the world’s most expensive wine. …

The 15th Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival.

I have a love/hate relationship with food and wine festivals. On the one hand, they are an opportunity to try out different foods and wines that maybe you wouldn't have an opportunity to try. If you've always been curious about eating an oyster (delicious by the way) but are too scared to order them in …

New Review: Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2012 McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache

I have a wine problem! I've fallen into a tendency lately to focus on only a few select wine regions when it comes to tasting, buying or drinking wine. When reviewing my tasting notes from the last couple of months I noticed this trend. A quick peek in the cellar confirmed my suspicion. Perhaps calling …

Traversing the Okanagan Valley: Tinhorn Creek & Covert Farms

The last 4 weeks feel like they have been a complete whirlwind and I'm only now catching my breath. I should have had this post done weeks ago but I'm only now sitting down to finish it. The last day of our absolutely fantastic trip to the Okanagan Valley. The last day! We had come …