Category Archives: Cuisine

Plate to Palate

What could be more natural than wine & food? As noted British Master of Wine Michael Broadbent has said, “drinking good wine with good food in good company is one  of life’s most civilized pleasures.”  Canadian wine writer Natalie Maclean, provides a great overview of wine and food pairing guidelines on her website writing that: Dinner … Continue reading

Traditional Holiday Baking

There is nothing like the savoury scents and tastes of specially prepared dishes cooked for the holidays. In Europe it’s commonly roast goose with unique regional desserts served; whether its Christmas pudding in the UK, Marizipan in Germany, or 13 desserts (representing Jesus and the apostles) for le gros souper or réveillon (long dinner) in France. … Continue reading