For those children lucky enough to be spending Mother’s Day with their mom I salute you and humbly suggest you may want to make mom’s day a little extra special this Sunday.
“In this series I will be sharing my take on which BC Wine pairs well with some inspirational recipes” One of the wine pairing doctrines I follow is very old school and rather primitive by today’s standards. It’s matching the colour of the dish with the colour of the wine in a manner of speaking. … Read more
The pork dumplings and the soup broth were both flavoured with ginger which could have presented a challenge if the wine had not been just right. The Brewer Clifton Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay was a standout with this dish.
Nothing like a dish that is unusual, and a bit difficult to find just the right pairing, to create some excitement in the kitchen and at the dining table.
The wine needed to be able to handle the earthy, sweetish combination of the asparagus pesto and lightly cooked asparagus tips, as well as stand up to the distinct lemon flavour.
“I created this delicious dish featuring locally-sourced Kamloops rainbow trout from Ted’s Trout in Little Fort…It’s the perfect pairing for a delightful dinner at home with friends.” Olivia Nelson
The flavours in this dish make it a challenging wine pairing. Nothing steps up to the challenge like a rich, smoothly deep red wine from the Similkameen. The juicy balance of ripe fruit just cries out for a challenge.
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This is a dish I served family during the holidays. It is not only very tasty and satisfying it is also simple to make. You can make it ahead the day before, set your oven on auto start and laze in bed until you get hungry! A win, win!
The tomato base is alive with great quantities of garlic, subtler herbs such as thyme, celery (substitute for fennel) and saffron. But it is the inclusiion of the aioli and rouille (if using) that take this dish over the top.