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Cooking with Wine and the Family Style Dinner

I saw a posting on Facebook the other day that as a single person, made me want to weep. It said, ‘It’s not where you are in life; it’s who you have by your side that matters.’ I felt like, oh sure… during National Singles Week, let’s just rub my nose in the fact that [...]

Wine Shopping

it all gets a little blurry sometimes….

In the business I am in there are some fabulous opportunities for wine research. Yes, this is part of my job and I do take seriously the responsibility of offering delicious and interesting bottles of wine to our customers. I mean, if people come into the store [...]

Thoughts on Valentine’s Day

Oh so indulgent and completely worth it

In my perfect life that I create in my head, I will sip Emeri Pink Moscato from Australia in bed on Valentine’s Day morning while nibbling on strawberries and whipped cream. Actually, who am I kidding? I bought a bottle of it today and I will do [...]

Still Swirling

I like my job. Yes, there are many ordinary moments at work, but then there are the things that make me look around and muse ‘do I really get paid to do this?’

Tasting Table

Speaking of Grapes

One of the best work-things that I get to do is organize wine tastings for [...]

Thursday Night Swirls in Fall 2009

Several times per year wine enthusiasts from across the Fraser Valley gather at the Ramada Plaza and Conference Centre to expand their wine knowledge….

Well yes, but that sounds rather stuffy doesn’t it. What actually takes place is a fun and interactive opportunity to taste [...]

A Winemaker’s Dinner in the Garden

Ready and Waiting

Think of it as a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup experience but on a much grander scale. You know, two great tastes that taste great together? Oh yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. Through Whatcom Wine & Spirits I had another chance to bring together some pretty amazing flavours in a [...]