For all that she’s done, the mother in your household or in your life deserves a bit of luxury on Sunday morning. A brunch featuring Bruschetta with Eggs and Lobster should fit the bill nicely. It’s a celebratory riff on scrambled eggs on toast, with rich cream cheese, regal lobster, and, if you have it handy, a drizzle of truffle oil on top. (Lobsterphobes could substitute another seafood preference — smoked salmon, shrimp, crab or white fish — or opt for none at all, given that the cream cheese is decadent in itself. ) The Wine: Sumac Ridge Tribute Sparkling […]
Month: May 2010
New Wine Reviews
Number of Wines Recommended: 36 Review date: May 1, 2010 The highlights in this Vintages release include: – 16 wines under $20 – Best value white: A zesty Australian white for salads, chicken $14.95 – Favourite white: A rich, buttery Prince Edward County Chardonnay for roast chicken and corn dishes 90/100 – Best value red: A black plum-rich French Syrah for lamb, sausage, hamburgers $13.95 – Favourite value red (tied): A Spanish Tempranillo for roast leg of lamb $13.95 – Favourite red (tied): A top-notch Rhone Valley red for steak, brisket, lamb 92/100 – Best Value Rosé: Bone-dry French […]
Life is short. Enjoy it!
While I am sure that some people would consider it enjoyable to admire a beautiful display case full of the best crystal – wouldn’t it be more enjoyable to experience a beautiful wine out of one of those wonderful crystal glasses? Have you ever heard anyone say, “Oh no, not those wine glasses, those are for special occasions only"? Don’t do it! Use that fine crystal, enjoy that fine bottle of wine, celebrate everyday. There is something about swirling wine in a beautiful glass – which is designed to bring out the best of the bouquet – the way it […]
