A cheese and wine pairing party can be an impressive feast and an easy way to feed a crowd. Match cheeses with curated food and drink pairings and let your guests go on their own tasting adventure.
Here are some helpful tips on how to plan the ultimate cheese and wine party, including how to make your own beautiful chalk table runner.
It’s exciting planning a trip to Rottnest Island, or Rotto, as the locals call it. You know you’re in for an amazing day! There’s no wonder it was recently voted the Top Destinations in Australia to Experience. After a short Rottnest Express ferry ride from Perth or Fremantle, pick up your bike and a sandwich and spend the day exploring. Along the way you will find the most serene, deserted beaches. Take a dip, and savour the sparkling turquoise views… all while knowing there is an ice-cold cider and some cute little quokkas waiting for you at the pub when you finish your ride.
What could be better? The views are incredible, the water perfect hues of blues, and the beaches never crowded.
Salt Cay, Turks & Caicos, is the tiniest, saltiest, donkeyest island we have found!
After a challenging year at work with a relocation and new role, we had one goal: ultimate relaxation. The turquoise waters of the Turks & Caicos Islands beckoned. Not content to settle in with the holiday crowds, we opted to go off the beaten path passing up the popular island of Providenciales (Provo) for Salt Cay and Grand Turk.
While perhaps uncouth, I’ll admit it… croutons are one of my favourite parts of a hearty salad.
Try these once and you will never settle for that cardboard box from aisle 26 ever again. We promise. Yum!
These spiced garlic croutons are but one flavour profile for a fan favourite homemade soup or salad topper, and they’re our go-to. The bread can be fresh, day-old, or dried ends you keep in the freezer. If using fresh, you’ll get golden crispy edges with a slightly soft centre.
Looking for inspiration? Top these on a delicious vegan Spicy Buffalo Tempeh Caesar Salad, one of our favorite soups.
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Mac & Cheese is a favorite in our home, and over the years we have created our own spin on this classic dish with a vegan recipe sure to impress.
Coconut milk meets savory spices to create a scrumptious creamy sauce. Roasted seasonal vegetables pair with herbs and nuts in a decadent crumb that’s generously sprinkled on top. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll agree, everything is better with a spicy crumb. (more…)
Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek cucumber yogurt dip. It’s a great summer side dish that adds protein and a fresh cool flavour to any meal. It pairs perfectly as part of a full Greek Feast with Super Greens Spanakopita, Greek Lemon Potatoes, and Greek Salad, or can be enjoyed alongside falafels, zucchini fritters, in wraps, burgers, or as a sandwich spread.
Paneer Makhani, or Paneer Tika Masala, is one of our absolute guilty pleasures of Indian cuisine. The creamy tomato sauce and warming spice pairs well with basmati or red rice and fresh garlic naan, or for a lighter option, papadam. If feeding a crowd, or planning leftovers, consider a second ‘dry’ curry such as Aloo Gobi.
When in season, organic heirloom tomatoes are an absolute delight in the kitchen. Seek them out, and even the most simple greek salad will be a highlight of your table. For this recipe, any organic variety will do, but freshest is bestest!
This coffee banana smoothie is perfect for when I am in a rush and am looking for a quick Monday morning pick-me-up. Packed with wholesome ingredients, you can feel good eating it too.
Would you believe that as a kid growing up on a boat I would get seasick? I would be fine as we sailed out of port, happily sitting at the bow of the boat waving to everyone as we sailed by but as soon as we would get out into the open seas nausea would take over and I would head down to my little bunk to play with my crafts and books.
At sea the feeling would come and go, but it was all made worthwhile on a sunny afternoon when I would settle up on the front deck with a big blanket for some fresh air watching a school of dolphins.
Years later, I’ve learned that ginger is a great cure for an upset stomach whether it be from airplane or boat motion, morning sickness, or a general sensitivity. It’s also great for inflammation, pain, and cold and flu prevention. With so many benefits, homemade ginger ale is a must-have in any home cook’s arsenal.