Pair It Up! White Wine With Red Meat
The world of food and wine is full of myths, rules, and pre-conceived ideas. Too often, it is intimidating, leaving wine drinkers full of guilt when they love and embrace...
Pair It Up! Easter with Lamb
Easter is approaching and while the weekend may represent something different to everyone, it often means dinner with family and friends. Lamb is a common choice for the feast—it carries...
Pair It Up! Tomatoes & Wine
From pizza margherita, to spaghetti bolognese and caprese salad, these savoury tomato dishes are eternal favourites. There's nothing like a zesty pizza and a simple glass of red wine to...
Pair It Up! Salmon in the Summer
While enjoyable any time of year, there’s just something a little extra special about salmon in the summertime. Whether grilled on the barbecue, seared in chunks for a salad, or...
Pair It Up! Dumplings
This week's wine pairing was inspired by the upcoming Toronto Dumpling + Sake Fest where chefs from around the city are squaring off to fold and fill their best dumplings....
Pair It Up! Get Your Braise On
While the folks on the West Coast may already be sipping rosé on the patio, this morning I'm reminded by falling snow that Ontario still has a short stretch of...
Pair It Up! Wine with Fruit Desserts
With summer comes an abundance of fresh fruit. It’s always a treat to go to the farmer's market and buy directly from local growers. The sights, the sounds, the smells...
Pair it up! Mardi Gras Edition
Yes, I know, Mardi Gras has already passed — it was this past Tuesday, February 17th. But thinking about Mardi Gras earlier this week got me mulling over a couple...