Bourgogne (Burgundy) is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Located in central eastern France, it produces some of the finest (and…
Author: Danika Leminski
RECIPE: Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup
It is mushroom season here in Champagne, France! This means that everyone is putting on their rubber boots and heading into their local forests to…
Champagne and Caviar: A Magical Evening at Château de Courcelles
Champagne and caviar and oysters, oh my! I enjoyed some of the best in French hospitality during a magical evening in the newly opened Orangerie…
Cheers to Champagne Day! An Exclusive Krug Visit
Cheers to Champagne Day! Every year, the 4th Friday of October toasts the sparkling drink of celebration, my favourite wine, champagne. This year, I would…
RECIPE: Homemade Butternut Caramelle with Brown Butter, Crispy Herbs, Blood Sausage
Making homemade stuffed pastas has become one of my favourite hobbies in the kitchen. Since moving to France, I no longer have access to my…
Discovering Les Intrépides, a collective revolution in Languedoc wines
Wine growing can be a solitary and lonely path. This is especially true for women, who lead a new generation in this male-dominated industry. Thus…
Tasting my way Through Some of the Best French Wines
Last week, I had the immense pleasure of tasting some of the best French wines at a private invite-only tasting event hosted by VINS+VINS. Hosted…
Taaibosch Private Visit: One of South Africa’s Best Wines
Wine production in South Africa is ooooold — tracing back to the 17th century! The end of apartheid rejuvenated the industry and it is experiencing a spectacular…
A Taste of Authentic African Cuisine in Cape Town
After about 22 hours of travel from Champagne to Cape Town, sitting down for a hearty meal was a priority. South Africa has an incredibly…
A Magical Evening at La Soirée Blanche de Reims
In France, you know that summer has arrived when it’s time for La Soirée Blanche. It is the ultimate VIP evening. I had the chance…