We got a quick refresher in British royal protocol when we stayed at the Prince of … Afternoon tea gets royal treatment at Prince of WalesRead more
Realizing a 150-year dream: Ravine Vineyard Estate
Norma Jean Lowery Harber’s family has farmed the 34 acres of Ravine Vineyard Estate (ravinevineyard.com) in … Realizing a 150-year dream: Ravine Vineyard EstateRead more
Summer love: Chinon and ratatouille
August brings a near-embarrassment of riches. After a wet summer with good heat, our garden is … Summer love: Chinon and ratatouilleRead more
Ontario food rivals the view at Elements on the Falls
A big “CANADA 150” sculpture celebrating the country’s 150th anniversary of Confederation had just been installed … Ontario food rivals the view at Elements on the FallsRead more
Tasting Mondavi whites with New England seafood
In our next lives we want to come back as Mondavis. Every American branch of the … Tasting Mondavi whites with New England seafoodRead more
Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s own
“These trees are the beginnings of Canada,” David Hulley told us as he welcomed us to … Vineland Estates Winery: a clone of one’s ownRead more
Bobal brings friends to the barbecue
Our previous posts on D.O. Utiel Requena (see here) have concentrated on wines of the indigenous … Bobal brings friends to the barbecueRead more
Fruits, now and forever, in Niagara
Grapes may rule the Niagara Peninsula today. But peach farmers were the first to recognize the … Fruits, now and forever, in NiagaraRead more
Tawse and Redstone prove Niagara wine’s a natural
Toronto financier Moray Tawse is a lifelong lover of both red and white Burgundy. A happenstance … Tawse and Redstone prove Niagara wine’s a naturalRead more
Niagara cheese assumes a local accent
Niagara College has played a big role in the Niagara peninsula blossoming as a foodie destination. … Niagara cheese assumes a local accentRead more