Pair It Up! Classic Cobb Salad
When you work in the wine industry, you get to partake in a lot of special events and dinners that aren’t the norm for many people. I don’t mean for...
Pair It Up! The World of Ottolenghi
The ideal lazy Sunday for me is the winning combination of a delicious cup of coffee made from my stove-top Birletti espresso maker and a pile of my favourite cook...
Pair It Up! It’s Burger Time
I’m all-out ready for barbecue season! Flippin’ burgers on the grill under the hot sun with friends around sounds pretty idyllic and, of course, wine fits into the picture nice...
Pair it up! The Saveur 100
While I’ve always been into a whole bunch of wine and food magazines, Saveur has been one of my absolute favourites. The photo-heavy glossy features, delectable tales and images, numerous...
Pair It Up! Potato Cakes Stuffed with Trout
Like many, I've gotten caught up in the binge-worthy Netflix series Chef's Table. Each of the first six episodes focuses on a different high-profile chef, and the story of Argentine...
Pair It Up! Summer BBQ
The number of impromptu gatherings, where l’heure de l’apéro turns into a casual dinner around the BBQ, multiplies with the arrival of warm weather. Friends stop by with their favourite...
Pair It Up! Mario Batali's Roasted Squash
This time of year the winter begins to drag, and while many of us are wishing for warmer weather, it's nice to take advantage of winter cooking while we can....
Pair It Up! Empanada Edition
Since getting back from Chile a couple weeks ago, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about empanadas. I love perogies, dumplings, samosas and the like, and these little savoury...