Food & Wine Pairing Blog

In Rome, I arrived expecting carbonara but discovered tripe, quinto quarto, and the rich traditions behind cucina povera. A story of Roman food, forgotten cuts, and the Verdicchio wine that brought it all together.

A recent trip to Rome inspired a fun thought experiment: if Italy's greatest artists were wines, what would they be? From Giotto to Modigliani, I've paired iconic artists with iconic Italian wines, exploring the personalities, places, and stories they share. It's entirely subjective, a little geeky, and written for anyone who loves art, wine, or both. Saluti! 🍷🎨

One minute I was surrounded by wines from sunny France and Spain. The next, I was driving through what looked suspiciously like January in my Calgary neighbourhood... on June 30. Join me for a Canada Day toast to cool-climate vineyards and a delicious coast-to-coast menu celebrating the best flavours our country has to offer.

Gödöllő-style chicken is a beloved Hungarian classic, featuring juicy roasted chicken filled with a rich stuffing of mushrooms, chicken liver, bacon, herbs, and bread. We paired ours with a Premier Cru Pouilly-Fuissé from Burgundy, whose freshness, minerality, and elegant Chardonnay character beautifully complemented the dish's rich, savoury flavours.

Gougères and Crémant are a classic French apéritif pairing. The light, cheesy choux pastries are perfectly balanced by Crémant's bright acidity and fine bubbles, which cut through the richness and keep each bite fresh, elegant, and moreish.

A love letter to morels and slow cooking. This Croûte aux Morilles brings together fresh BC-foraged mushrooms, rich cream, and Jura-inspired wine pairing ideas. What to serve them with? Ideally something crisp, nutty, or sparkling. Comfort food, but make it a little wild.

Discover the origins of sparkling wine in Limoux, where bubbles were bottled long before Champagne. This story explores Blanquette de Limoux's history and pairs it with classic Tarragon Chicken to bring France's oldest sparkling tradition to the table.