Reggaewines

20/02/2024

Happy Chinese New Year of the Dragon! Having done my research, I touched on all the elements of prosperity, health, happiness, longevity, unity with the following homemade dishes: Pearl Balls, Shrimp Spring Rolls and Lunar New Year Dumplings as appetizers followed by Three Cup Chicken served over Longevity Noodles. Chinese steamed fish with Ginger Shallot sauce and Prosperity Salad. The feast capped by Steamed Chinese New Year Cake. So much work but so yummy!

27/01/2024

If ever you have a chance to purchase English sparkling wines, extra brut or brut. do so. They are awesome!

UK wine producer Chapel Down has reported strong sales growth in 2023, led by its traditional method English sparkling wines...

03/01/2024

16/11/2023

Orange or amber wines a 6th category due to their unique nature and huge spectrum of qualities, according to Andrew Zefford, MW

Orange wines are perfect for autumn, and not just because of their colour. They pair brilliantly with food and match the changing season. Here are 12 to try

15/11/2023

Celebrating Thanksgiving with slow cooker Greek lamb and Amazing German Red Cabbage and Smoked Salmon 7 layer dip to start. October 15 was Tunisian Evacuation Day National holiday so Mlawi bread with Zucchini Azlouk, Tajine el Bey and Mbatten Brouklou with Harissa. Honouring Nonna with her Spaghetti Bolognese sauce and Margherita Pizza Mushrooms. Eggplant Parmesan and Kale Ceasar for a special birthday and Grizzled Za’atar flatbread and spinach ricotta rolls, Loaded Jacket Potatoes ( not shown) as part of Guy Fawkes Day. 🍷

15/11/2023

Celebrating thanksgiving with slow-cooked Greek style lamb, birthday Eggplant Parmesan, Tunisian Evacuation Day with Mlawi bread and Zucchini Azlouk, Guy Fawkes and Jacket Potatoes, Grizzled Za’atar flatbread and Spibach Ricotta Balls and of course a tribute to Nonna’s spaghetti bolognese. 🍷

15/11/2023

And then there is Galicia in the northwest corner of Spain. This one is on my bucket list even if the weather is a little too damp!

Galicia for foodies: Spain’s northwestern region is renowned for its outstanding seafood, yet there are many other local specialities to sample, too.

15/11/2023

Or perhaps you prefer Spain? So much to explore and enjoy in foods and wines!

Hidden Spain: Step out of the shadow of Spain’s bigger appellations and there is a rich mosaic of niche wine regions to discover.

15/11/2023

Let me know if you go. And if this article is true to its description!

Sardinia for wine lovers: Countless civilisations have laid claim to Sardinia over the centuries, imbuing it with a rich ‘Sardo’ identity all of its own.

15/08/2023

Always inspirational to see how others match foods and wines.

Ideal match: Bordeaux boasts a dozen Michelin-starred restaurants, with the wines to match.

15/08/2023

What next?

Can or should a wine be 'masculine' or 'feminine' or even 'non binary'? Robert Joseph steps into the minefield of wine descriptors and categories.

28/07/2023

Tune into the Blue Jays vs Boston Orioles game on July 31 evening to hear my son, Alex Nicholson sing both national anthems! Proud mumma!

23/07/2023

Celebrating Bastille Day (July 14) with my son and daughter-in-law and the regular Sunday dinner friends. Appetizers Pate de Campagne, White Bean Tapenade, Classic Gougeres, followed by Tomatoes a la Provençal’s on a bed of Haricots Verts Lyonnaise and Julia Child’s Coq au Vin. A Classic Chocolate Mousse and chocolate fudge birthday cake for dessert. Especially yummy with Moët et Chandon Champagne!! 🇫🇷

21/07/2023

Summer in the city. Who needs a cottage?!

21/07/2023

Summer in the city. Who needs a cottage!

11/07/2023

Argentina’s Day if Independence on July 9. Perfect for foodies and carnivores in particular. Salsa Criolla and Provoleta on crostini, authentic Chimichurri with the national dish of Argentina, Asado, and roasted potatoes. A simple green salad was an excellent side dish. And what Argentinian dinner would it be without Alfajor Cupcakes, a sweet tooth delight. Argentinian wines were of course featured, starting with Susan Balbo’s Torrentes with the appetizers.

08/07/2023

Canada Day celebrations. Food diversity across the country. Appetizers representing Ontario, Saskatchewan and BC. Steelhead trout yum. Colcannon from Nfld and Pork Medallions with Blueberry Sauce from Manitoba. And of course a sugar pie not quite authentic but close enough from Quebec. So many good canadian wines such as 2020 Pink Slip rose VQA Niagara and 2021 Strewn barrel aged Chardonnay. Note that I posted indigenous food last week. 🇨🇦

26/06/2023

I’m honour of Indigenous month, the summer solstice and a visit with my bff from Montreal, an eclectic meal of: traditional 2 ingredient Corn Patties, ( Turtle Island) served with unique spicy Guacamole. Tahblik (marsanne grape) white wine, Corn, Blueberry and Wild Rice Salad with Carl’s Jerk Chicken served with Original G 2020 German Riesling and Wojapi (Dakota Berry Sauce) over strawberries with Whipping Cream, made more enjoyable with Susana Balbo 2022 Crios, a Rose (pronounced rosay ) of Malbec.

15/06/2023

June 11 was the Hawaiian celebration of King Kamehameha who in 1810 united the Islands into one royal kingdom after years of conflict. So we had to mark the occasion with the right menu. Pineapple, coconut, apple cider vinegar and macademia nuts are a common thread. Simple to prepare and simply delicious. Not shown Hawaiian-style Meatballs as an appetizer, followed by skewers of Hawaiian Shrimp (allrecipes.com) served with Sweet and Sour Sauce ( Serious Eats) and coconut rice dressed with avocado and a side of Hawaiian Coleslaw (Janice-Salads for Lunch). I found a luau dessert also on Allrecipes, Hawaiian coconut pudding but was not that happy with the final consistency. Not “pudding” like enough. For wine pairings, check out .

04/05/2023

On my bucket list when we travel across the country!

British Columbia's Similkameen Valley is one of Canada's best-kept secrets, and a scenic, authentic and rewarding getaway for the serious wine lover.

22/03/2023

Spring says lamb and what better way to enjoy it than with the perfect wine match. Read on for some ideas on how to find that perfect connection!

Pairing a great wine with lamb can make your dish sing, whether you've opted for a roast, cutlets or shoulder. See our expert guide.

20/03/2023

Interesting overview of British colonies and production of wine

The death knell of the old British empire was sounded in 1947, but its influence continues in many of its former colonies.

23/02/2023

Mardi Gras dinner. Cajun Roasted Pork Loin and New Orleans-style Spicy Shrimp. Perfect way to celebrate!!

23/02/2023

Chinese New Year dinner. Potstickers and Egg-rolls from Costco. Shown home made Kung Pao shrimp, dried green beans and Chinese rice. A special Prosecco was perfect to offset the spices and umami of these Szechuan dishes. Not shown but amazing is Szechuan Soup. 🍜 🍤