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A glass of mulled wine

Warming Up with Mulled Wine

 mywinepal  December 19, 2024

Mulled wine has a rich history that dates back to the Roman Empire.  As the Romans expanded into colder regions of Europe, they sought ways to warm themselves during the winter months. Heating wine and spicing it with ingredients like cloves, cinnamon, and honey made it a comforting beverage and helped preserve the wine and mask imperfections (wine in the…

Striploin steak frites with a Brandy peppercorn sauce

Cooking with Wine: Elevating Your Culinary Creations

 mywinepal  August 22, 2024

Cooking with wine is a time-honoured tradition that adds depth, complexity, and richness to a variety of dishes. Whether you’re deglazing a pan, marinating meat, or creating a sumptuous sauce, wine can enhance the flavours of your food in remarkable ways. Let’s explore the types of wine commonly used in cooking, some classic dishes that feature wine, and a few…

Bodegas Alvear sherries

Cocktail Time With SherryPR SAMPLE 

 mywinepal  July 16, 2024

Sherry is a very misunderstood wine style. It comes in a wide range of styles, from dry and citrusy to medium-bodied with some sweetness and nuttiness to deeply coloured, luscious, very sweet with a thick feeling on the palate.  These wines each have a place in a meal or sipping on their own. But, what you may not know, is…

Red sangria (image by Ruth Archer from Pixabay)

Let’s Celebrate Summer with Sangria, Drink Recipes Included

 mywinepal  July 21, 2023

History of Sangria Sangria traces its roots back to Spain where it has become an iconic part of Spanish culture. The word “sangria” is derived from the Spanish word “sangre,” meaning blood, which refers to the drink’s deep red colour. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times when the Romans would mix wine with water, fruits, and spices…

Wine Time book cover

Book Review: Wine Time: 70+ Recipes for Simple Bites That Pair Perfectly With Wine

 mywinepal  February 1, 2023

Barbara Scott-Goodman is “a cookbook author, food writer, and content creator and an art director and designer of cookbooks, lifestyle books, food publications, videos, and websites…” and I am glad I stumbled across her book, Wine Time: 70+ Recipes for Simple Bits That Pair Perfectly With Wine.  Have you ever been invited to a party and asked to bring an…

Valentines Day Hooray bacon with dates

Hooray “Bacon” Wrapped Dates and Wine for Valentine’s Day

 mywinepal  February 10, 2022

Here is an appetizer that you may want to consider for Valentine’s Day, made using Hooray “Bacon”, which is a plant-based alternative to bacon.  The entire recipe below that I received from Hooray Foods is plant-based.  And as I am “MyWinePal”, I’ve also given you ideas for two wines, one white and one red, to pair with this appetizer after…

Mediterranean Baked Halibut and Mayhem Wines

Pairing BC Halibut with Mayhem Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé Wines

 mywinepal  June 1, 2021

Besides spot prawn season, I think many BC’ers also look forward to halibut season.  It makes great fish and chips, but you can also cook it in other ways.  I received two 6 oz halibut portions from Organic Ocean to cook and pair with BC wine.  I decided to make Mediterranean Baked Halibut with Vegetables.  An easy to make dish…

Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden

Book Review: Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden by Katie Stryjewski

 mywinepal  March 16, 2021

Cocktail culture has been going on for quite a few years, and even with COVID, I am betting that many people are making cocktails at home now.  And looking forward to going out for cocktails with friends and family. When you make cocktails at home, do you consider your garden as part of a cocktail recipe?  It can be. In…

Mallee Rock wines

Mallee Rock Wines Launch in BC and Alberta

 mywinepal  August 9, 2015

Have you noticed some of the large billboards are showing Mallee Rock wines in Vancouver?  I saw this a few weeks ago, then was contacted about the wines.  Mallee Rock Wines is from S. E. Australia and are marketing two of their wines to us; their Shiraz Cabernet 2013, and Pinot Grigio 2014.  The name of the winery recalls the…