Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival is coming back to Calgary again on October 12 & 13, 2018 and I have two free tickets to give away!! This annual event at the Stampede Park BMO Center has a plethora of amazing sips and bites. This tasty event is sponsored…
Brewery and the Beast
Brewery and the Beast We have events here in Calgary, lots of them but none as meaty as Brewery and the Beast. What a way to spend an afternoon with family or friends dining big with amazing fare and fantastic brews. Doesn’t get much better than this! This three-city event also hits on Vancouver and…
46 Cooling Summer Cocktails
46 Cooling Summer Cocktails I adore trying new cocktails at any time of the year but a perfect sipper on the porch is always welcome on a hot day. This is why I bring you 46 Cooling Summer Cocktails today!! Do you like rum, vodka, or prefer gin, or tequila? We even have a lot…
Lemon Garlic Sauvignon Blanc Braised Chicken
Lemon Garlic Sauvignon Blanc Braised Chicken Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by Woodbridge By Robert Mondavi Wines. All opinions and experiences are my own. Please enjoy wine responsibly. I believe spring has finally made it to our area! Finally!! And with that I love dishes like this Lemon Garlic Sauvignon Blanc Braised Chicken. This…
Virtual Vino is Closer Than Ever
Virtual Vino is Closer Than Ever Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. I was contacted to try out Virtual Vino and was excited to know they now have 10 new pick-up locations across Alberta. Virtual Vino is Closer Than Ever now with new locations popping up in…
Perfect Pot Roast
Perfect Pot Roast I am really into braising lately. I love the technique and have received from my girlfriend a big gorgeous Italian ceramic pot to braise in. So I wanted to make a family-style Perfect Pot Roast in it. Braising is a technique where you first quickly brown a protein and then place it…
MWM Peach Blueberry Sangria
MWM Peach Blueberry Sangria We had a lot of fun making wine for this post last year. I need to make some again as I really enjoyed not only the process but felt the wine itself was very good. It kept us stocked up for the summer months with a good pinot grigio. So today…
Gorgonzola Walnut Honey Bites
Gorgonzola Walnut Honey Bites With the beginning of the year upon us, many of us enjoy watching the award shows and cheering for our favorite, show, movie, actor etc. With The Oscars approaching, (Feb. 28th, 2016) lots of people gather around and share elegant nibbles on this very special night! A very appropriate offering is…
Spanish Spiced Turkey
Spanish Spiced Turkey Today we are sharing the most incredible of recipes with you for a Spanish Spiced Turkey and pairing it with Rioja wines which by far is one of our favorites!! With a robust turkey like this one you can easily pair your meal with a lovely Rioja. Do you ask what is Rioja…
Herb Crusted BBQ Leg of Lamb
Herb Crusted BBQ Leg of Lamb I am working with Ontario Lamb today to bring you this amazing Herb Crusted BBQ Leg of Lamb. I love lamb and always have, just like my daughter. My husband though has grown to love it with amazing dishes like this one. This recipe will have everyone loving lamb as…
Peach Blueberry Sangria
Peach Blueberry Sangria I was given the opportunity to try to do some wine making by RJS Craft Winemaking. I have never done anything like this before, so I jumped at the chance to try this. I thought a lovely Pinot Grigrio would be great for summer in something like a Peach Blueberry Sangria. Light…
Mouth Watering Mondays – Beef Wine and Mushroom Soup
It is Mouth Watering Mondays today and I bring you a gorgeous Beef Wine and Mushroom Soup from the archives. This is slowly and deliciously made in your slow cooker. I love recipes like this on a cold winter day. I look forward to them all day long. Tender beef, bacon, mushrooms and veggies all…