The torrontés of spring
One of the more interesting marketing phenomena to observe is the rise of an obscure varietal. There are about a thousand wine grapes out there, with more being cross-bred all the time. Read More
The Great Canadian Food Adventure: Savoury pork stew
This savoury pork stew is warming and delicious, and will make you feel better if, when you look outside, you think you've gone back in time to February. Read More
Write drunk; edit sober: The old fashioned
Some people connect the Old Fashioned cocktail with the first recorded definition of the cocktail in general--"a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters"--which dates to 1806. Read More
Winnipeg’s 5 coolest patios (that you might not know about)
We all know the popular drags, but to never stray from the beaten path might mean missing out on some of the city’s finest outdoor dining. Read More
A spectrum of Spanish wines
I have thought for a very long time the best bangs for your buck at all price levels - yep all of them, from one through six figures are to be found in Spain. Read More
A tour through the reds of France
This is a country that makes an astounding variety of wines at all price points. Read More
Try an Argentinian malbec this Easter weekend
Last year I thought Argentinian Malbec market was becoming overheated. Since then, the market for Argentina has become even hotter. Read More
Write drunk; edit sober: The martini
The first martinis were served in the early 1800s in California and were likely named for Martinez, a town near San Francisco. Read More
Write drunk; edit sober: The sazerac
It's all booze so it packs a punch, but the bitters and absinthe round it out and give it more atmosphere. Read More
Chardonnay: All is not lost
Wine makers have certainly not forsaken the grape, though it is now hugely outnumbered on the shelves by pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc. Read More
The Great Canadian Food Adventure: Arancini (rice balls)
This isn't a recipe you can whip up in 20 minutes, but it's worth the wait when you eat them. Read More
Write drunk; edit sober: The Manhattan
There are endless accounts of how the Manhattan, Martini, Sazerac and Old Fashioned came to be, but the Manhattan has one of the most disputed back stories. Read More
A shiraz like a Beach Boys song
It may be uncool, but, dammit, you have just got to start singing the chorus when you hear that tune again. Read More
The Great Canadian Food Adventure: Stuffed peppers
I love stuffed peppers. They're filling. And comforting. And when made right, they're delicious. Read More
Music and food
I am continually surprised at how many have not made the connection between music and food. Read More
The je ne sais quoi of French white wines
The variety of wine from there is like nowhere on earth, compounded by the fact that the French are masters of blending varietals into something completely different. Read More