If you have ever stumbled upon any of my social media feeds, you will quickly come to learn that I love food and love taking pictures of it. Yes, I am one of 'those' people. I do not stand on chairs or set up tripods, but my friends and family know—picture first, eat second. I decided to attend a food photo workshop that just so happen to be located at a winery, #WINWIN ... The workshop was put on my Niagara Culinary Tours hosted at Stratus Winery in Niagara on the Lake. Our fearless …
Wine 101 – How to Look Like You Know What You’re Doing
By no means would I ever call myself a Wine'E' ...I am more of a Wine'O' ... I am not classically trained, everything I know about wine I have learned 'in the field'. What I do know is what I like and what I like to give as hostess/host gifts at the holidays or serve at my holiday parties. Here are a some simple wine facts and a few recommendations all under $20, to help you navigate the world of wine through the holidays... Wine 101 WHITE Chardonnay - Originated Burgundy …
Hosting a Successful Wine & Cheese
Of all the types of parties I like to host, my favourite is the classic Wine & Cheese, or Cheese & Wine, depending on how you rank their importance. If you’re Canadian though there’s no doubt that cheese comes first, with some of the best cheeses in the world made in Canada. This iconic party is popular among hostesses from coast to coast because it virtually guarantees party success. Put simply, there is no bigger crowd pleaser than Canadian cheese. (Hint: look for the 100% …
