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Feb 8, 20222 min read
Super Bowl Wines
Ideas for your Super Bowl food fare pairing wines. Are you thinking about serving nachos, pizza, wings, barbecue, chilli? Then read this...
Jan 21, 20223 min read
Pairing Wine With Chocolate
Pairing wine with chocolate is not a new or uncommon concept, but I really only think of the pairing at and around Valentine's Day, and...
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Spring Into Spice Event Schedule Now Published!
It’s finally here; Spring Into Spice where we pair the wines we love with the spices we love. Three culinary events where we explore...
Jan 9, 20223 min read
What Pairs With: Cucumber
To pair cucumber with wine, you'll need to look for wines that can support tastes of sweet rind and bitter. Here are a few wines to consider
Nov 15, 20214 min read
What Wine Pairs With: Curry Beef
In this post, I pair wine with curry beef, not just because of the spice factor but also the weight and texture of the meat and the complexi
Nov 6, 20211 min read
Fall Into Spice Fall 2021 Edition - that's a wrap!
Fall Into Spice, Fall 2021 edition has come to a close. This dinner series saw us pair Caribbean, Ethiopian and Mexican foods with wine!
Oct 23, 20212 min read
What Pairs With: Barbecue Sauce
Given this experience, and years of study, I have some thoughts on 'What Pairs with Barbeque Sauce'.
Oct 17, 20211 min read
Olivier Coste Cinsault - Part of the FIS Mixed Case
Today, I want to introduce you to one of the wines in the Fall Into Spice 6-pack: Domaine Montrose Olivier Coste Cinsault.
Oct 16, 20212 min read
What Pairs With: Jerk Chicken
You're about to sit down to some island niceness comprised of Jerk Chicken, and you want to know what wine to pair with it? We got you!
Oct 11, 20212 min read
Zharpi Prosecco - Part of the FIS Mixed Case
With Fall Into Spice, we’ve got a mixed case of 6 wines available, and today I want to talk about Zharpi Prosecco - one of the case wines
Oct 9, 20213 min read
Thanksgiving Wine Choices to be Thankful For
When I think Thanksgiving holiday wines for dinner, I think versatility. This covers you if you've got a potluck dinner in mind, finicky...
Oct 5, 20212 min read
First Fall Into Spice: One Not To Forget!
On September 26, 2021, we had our very first Fall Into Spice event at 3030, and it was a blast. We tasted 7 wines paired with 5 food courses
Sep 15, 20211 min read
FALL INTO SPICE: Pairing Tropical Foods With Wine
Four culinary food & wine events in Toronto that give the you a chance to see how tropical cuisine & wine can be a match made in heaven!
Sep 9, 20212 min read
Congruent V.S. Complementary Pairings
In this post we'll talk about the two pairing styles that you need to know; Congruent and Complementary pairings to get you started
Sep 2, 20212 min read
Pairing Guyanese Souse with Wine
In this post, I will pair a childhood favourite and time-honored culinary tradition with wine; Guyanese Souse.
Aug 7, 20213 min read
Let's Talk About Spice
Regardless of history, the differentiation of spice versus hot pepper must be acknowledged in the world of food and wine pairing
Jul 30, 202110 min read
12 Days of Caribana: Pairing Carnival East with Wine!
I cannot tell you how much fun I had pairing these delicious Caribbean foods with wine. I brought my two loves together and they more than g
Jul 15, 20212 min read
Tips for Pairing Wines with Bitter Foods
When pairing wine with bitter foods such as Karela, endives, grapefruit, arugula, etc... there are a few things to remember and consider.
May 31, 20214 min read
No Need to Wait for a Special Occasion to Pop That Cork
Let's now look at why sparkling wine proves itself to be a killer with food: Palate Cleansing, Cutting Through the Fat and Balancing Spice
Mar 31, 20214 min read
Pairing Wine with Caribbean Flavours
Pro Tips for Paring Caribbean Food and Wine
Below are a few principles that I live by when pairing Caribbean food and wine.
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