Join Me at the Ottawa Food & Wine Show Nov 7

  I’ll be at the Ottawa Wine & Food Show Saturday November 7th from 5 pm to 7 pm in the Tasting Alley, the area of the show where you can meet winemakers, taste some special wines and there are no lineups guaranteed. Please come to say hello. You can also get some holiday shopping done early as I’ll have my books on hand and will sign them personally to whomever you like. E-mail me in advance if you want me to reserve copies for you. I’m also happy to do this for anyone who can’t make it to the […]

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Drinking Wine in the Mountains

This weekend, I’m heading to Banff for the annual food and wine festival at the Fairmont Hotel. I’m looking forward to breathing in the crisp air of the Canadian Rockies, while sipping on some mouth-waterings wines. I’ve heard great things about this festival, but have never attended. On the agenda this year: Hennessy Bertrand Steip, General Manager of Hennessy Canada, takes you through a very exclusive tasting of five of the famed Cognac house’s cognacs including Richard Hennessy. Vintners Reception Enjoy six interactive food stations showcasing the talents of The Fairmont Banff Springs Culinary team. The evening would not be […]

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