Épernay, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of the Champagne region in France, holds a special place in the world of fine wines and…
Drinks
RECIPE: Duck Breast with Lavender Port Sauce + Wine Pairing
My mead-pairing adventures continue with this latest recipe! ICYMI, I was intrigued by the different mead cuvées offered by Bulles de Ruche. Each honey wine…
RECIPE: Easy Homemade Ceviche + Wine Pairing
Continuing from my last post, I was intrigued by the different mead cuvées offered by Bulles de Ruche. Each one derives its unique flavours and…
Bulles de Ruche: the Nectar of the Gods gets a Modern Twist
Known as the nectar of the gods, mead is a drink that dates back to antiquity and may actually be the oldest alcoholic drink in…
Culinary Alpine Adventures and a Melty Taste of the French Alps!
Today is Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day! Although popular in many cultures for centuries, the classic gooey orange-filled Wonderbead version that we have now gained its…
RECIPE: The WSET Lobotomy
I entered a cocktail contest where I was assigned the following three ingredients: Tequila, olives, and cilantro. I’d like to introduce you to my entry……
RECIPE: White Asparagus with Hollandaise, Smoked Salmon, and Veuve Clicquot
White asparagus: the vegetable of kings, edible ivory, white gold. Asparagus is a springtime vegetable, known for its distinct flavour, diuretic properties, and its purported function…
RECIPE: Celebrate International Whiskey Day with Whiskey Ice Cream!
Happy International Whiskey Day! Whisk(e)y is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash or by distilling beer. Various grains are used for different…
Icewine Crash Course: NEOMA x Brock University
No matter where you are in the world, Canada is synonymous with winter, ice, and cold. In many regions, winter lasts half the year, with…
Silver Swallow: The Champagne of Kombucha
Silver Swallow Luxury Kombucha gifted me a bottle to try out and I loved it so much that I had to write a blog post…