Author: Donita
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Sipping Elegance: Discovering Lingua Franca from Oregon’s Willamette Valley
Tucked away on a tranquil road in Oregon’s Willamette Valley lies the Eola-Amity Hills, home to the renowned Lingua Franca Winery. This winery cultivates its vineyards on east-facing slopes, rooted in nutrient-rich volcanic soils. The vines, spread across three distinct sites, are dry-farmed with a focus on minimal intervention in the cellar. Widely regarded as…
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Aged to Perfection? Why Vintage Wines Aren’t for Everyone
Aged wines have a unique allure, captivating those who appreciate their intricate flavours and aromas. Wine enthusiasts find great satisfaction in the depth and complexity of aged wines, their tertiary notes, and how well the tannins and acidity have held up through the years. Here’s a remarkable vintage red that left a lasting impression. This…
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48-Hours in Hamilton & Niagara Wine Escarpment: A Perfect Short Getaway
Hamilton, with its vibrant mural arts scene and picturesque natural trails, has stolen my heart—not just as a city outside Toronto, but as a thriving community filled with hidden treasures waiting to be uncovered. After a recent visit to Toronto, I hopped on a train from Union Station to Waterdown, a quick one-hour journey that…
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Toronto Tales: A 48-Hour Adventure in Canada’s Vibrant Metropolis
It’s been a while since I’ve visited Canada’s biggest city. So when I had the opportunity to attend a cookbook launch by Yotam Ottolenghi, I thought this would be the perfect chance to explore Toronto and the area. Air Canada along with many airlines, offers direct and non-stop flights to Pearson International. I chose an…
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Napa’s Finest: Uncorking the Richness of Cabernet Sauvignon
Did you know that California has 6 wine growing regions with over 30 AVA’s? And 80% of California wine is produced in a certified sustainable winery? And, they have a diversity of soils, fog influence and a Mediterranean climate along with 248,900 hectares of vineyards, making them the 4th largest producer in the world. It…
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From the Sea to your Spoon: Locally Made Fish Soup is Soup-er!
Vancouver’s best Wine Bar with over 125 wines by the glass, Provence Marinaside, also offers up modern Provençal cuisine, and they’ve just launched their Spring & Summer menu along with their NEW frozen Fish Soup to-go, and it’s Soup-er! Mamie Suzanne’s Fish Soup, is now available in a convenient frozen bag for enjoying the flavours…
