The Wine Lover's Kitchen

Company’s Coming Seafood Pie

Seafood casserole covered with mashed potatoes and garnished with fried leeks

This Seafood Pie has salmon, shrimp and cod in a fennel cream sauce topped with browned mashed potatoes. Definitely fit for company!

Leek and Potato Soup

This thick and ‘creamy’ Leek and Potato Soup actually has no cream in it but you would never know it! Goat cheese adds creaminess and tang!

January 30, 2020January 22, 2020

The Best and The Rest Jan 25, 2020 LCBO Vintages Release

Here are the highlights of the wines that I sampled at the media tasting for this LCBO Vintages Release. This is based on the sub-set of wines Vintages put on offer for review. The Best are the highest scoring based on my tasting experience. The Rest are the remaining wines I happened to review and include wines of interest and value.

France and Italy tend to be the stars of this release but there are some seriously good value wines from Australia and a number of wines under $20 that just missed the 90 point mark.

Eggplant Parmigiana

I could never get past the Eggplant Parmigiana at my favourite Italian restaurant. So I have recreated it here. Continue reading “Eggplant Parmigiana”

Classic Tableside Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad in a wooden bowl with croutons and grated parmesan garnish

Nothing beats a Classic Caesar Salad made fresh right at your table. Fresh ingredients, freshly made.

January 23, 2020January 31, 2020

Wine Picks < $35 for LCBO Vintages Release Jan 25th, 2020

Four bottles of wine from Jan 25,2020 LCBO Vintages release

This release I have featured 3 grapes that many of us may be unfamiliar with. Since I have had the opportunity to join the media tasting lab for Vintages releases I would say my first major AHA has been how many lesser known grapes, especially Italian, are actually intriguing and very good value. So at the prices below you can afford to experiment!

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020