Modern stemware is the equivalent of a pushup bra. Well nothing wrong with that. Few of us when faced with the bare truth are so disenchanted we turn on Leno instead. The point of a pushup bra is to accentuate the positive and without a doubt the modern stem does this. I think Riedel’s insight… Continue reading Riedel: The Victoria’s Secret of Glassware
Author: james romanow
Chocolate and Red Wine
Here’s a chocolate maker, Brix, trying to tilt the chocolate towards wine. They succeed. It’s better than the sweeter commercial pairings to which I’ve been subjected. The suggested pairings here are: Milk Chocolate with Pinot Noir/Port [Ruby & Tawny I suspect]/Riesling/Icewine Medium Dark Chocolate (60%) with Merlot/Shiraz/Zinfandel/Rhone wine. (And this is the best pairing I’ve… Continue reading Chocolate and Red Wine
Introducing the JG – a cocktail named for John Gormley
Allow me to introduce the cocktail I created in honour of John Gormley, the eponymous host of John Gormley Live. It’s sweet! It’s sour! It’s full of flavour! It’s intoxicating! And most of all it’s Canadian! 50 mls White Owl Whisky Juice of half a lemon Juice of half a lime 30 mls. simple syrup… Continue reading Introducing the JG – a cocktail named for John Gormley
Lambrusco
The wine I suggested for Christmas dinner is Lambrusco. It’s a wine pretty much in disrepute among wine snobs, and if you are thinking monster reds and collectors, for good reason. However it can be a very pleasant drink, that goes with just about all foods, and the touch of sweetness means everyone in the… Continue reading Lambrusco
Eggnog and John Gormley Live
Okay here’s the link to Christmas Passion the eggnog I’ve made on air a couple of times. Two additional furbelows were suggested by listeners: The brandy/curacao/sherry eggnog marinated their yolks overnight in the booze, which would be well worth trying with any eggnog. She also whipped and folded in the eggwhites, which I consider optional… Continue reading Eggnog and John Gormley Live