Category Archives: Dinner Parties

Ice Syrup

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

I was recently introduced to a new product called Ice Syrup, created by my old friend and long time Niagara-on-the-Lake grape grower, Steve Murzda.  Ice Syrup is essentially unfermented icewine juice.  The berries are left to freeze on the vine … Continue reading →

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Celebrating The 2011 Harvest

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

After a labour intense harvest of fourteen plus hour days, little sleep and physical fatigue the best way to celebrate is with a party!  Glenn Symons, the proprietor of Lighthall Vineyards in Prince Edward County, did just that this past … Continue reading →

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Canadian Tartiflette and Chardonnay

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

In an effort to eat more meatless meals (for environmental reasons), as well as to always embrace local produce and goods, I arranged a comfortable meal at home using a traditional French dish.  Tartiflette may be more easily recognized as … Continue reading →

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A Fabulous Fungus Feast

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

The success of New Years Eve’s delicious seafood dinner party encouraged another recent feast.  Our dinner group decided we couldn’t wait another year for such a fabulous meal, so we organized a party for Sunday January 16th. There are some … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve 2010

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

To celebrate 2010 and to ring in 2011 a small group of friends gathered for an intimate seafood dinner.   We organized five courses paired with wines.  Here’s a little recap of the evening’s events: Course One Blue Point Oysters … Continue reading →

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