A wine pairing for Chef Alex Chen’s Porchetta #TasteofThursday recipe* I’d recommend pairing a Pinot Noir with Chef Alex Chen’s delicious Porchetta recipe. Pinot Noir is a versatile varietal, and a natural pairing for pork. It also happens to be one of my favourite varietals! Although I’m partial to Burgundy, some B.C. Pinot Noir is … Read more
Porchetta Alex Chen, Executive Chef Ingredients: Skin on pork belly 1 side (3900g or 8lbs, 10oz) Boneless pork shoulder (3800g or 8lbs, 6oz), brined for 4 hours in 1% brine 5 medium shallots brunoise (finely diced and cooked in butter) 8 cloves garlic brunoise (finely diced and cooked in butter) 1 whole zest of … Read more
Bartier Brothers Semillon 2013 – $22 One of the Okanagan’s more consistent and interesting wines, Bartier Brothers Semillon is always a favourite of mine. Complimentary herbal and citrus flavours, accompanied by exceptional acidity makes this wine a easy pairing with a wide range of dishes, but in this case it matches up well with … Read more
One of the most traditional proteins served for Easter dinner is lamb. This year, put a twist on tradition and surprise your guests with Lamb Barbacoa Tacos courtesy of Chef Alex Chen and All-Clad Canada!