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#ThisWineThatDish | Wild Goose Gewürztraminer | Sheet Pan Yams + Yam Soup

August 10, 2021March 3, 2021 by Valerie van der Gracht

For this week I chose the Wild Goose Gewürzteraminer, a 2018 over a 2019 I had on hand.

#BCWineGoals | Eau Vivre Cinq Blanc | Sheet Pan Bake with Broccolini

February 22, 2021 by Valerie van der Gracht

Here is my interpretation of the recipe (you can find the original at NYTCooking.com). As usual I take great liberties with the recipe, this time mainly by adding a few ingredients and leaving a few off.

#BCWineGoals | Mayhem Pinot Blanc | Seared Scallops in Spicy Carrot Coulis

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 by Valerie van der Gracht

My #BCWineGoals were to randomly choose a bottle of BC wine from my “cellar” and then select a recipe to make a dish to pair with the wine.