If you have a glass of wine with a beef stew, it can take the stew to another level. You might think that a stew is a simple meal, but you don’t just have to produce an easy meal. Beef bourguignon, beef stroganoff and beef curry are all examples of beef stews and will need … Read more
When you think about sushi, you probably consider pairing it with soy sauce, wasabi, which is Japanese horseradish, or fresh ginger. Drinks may be the last thing on your mind, but guess what, you can pair sushi with a glass of wine. It will add something special to your dining experience and you probably won’t … Read more
Oysters; you either love them or you hate them. Some will say they are the food of the gods, and no one can deny that oysters are the perfect ingredient for a very special high-end dinner. But the enjoyment could easily be ruined by pairing oysters with the wrong wine! Today, we discuss how to … Read more
Once autumn comes we start to think of cooking food with spices like cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Perhaps we’ll add these spices to a glass of mulled wine. However, what food do we most associate with autumn and winter? The answer is simple, turkey. In the US it is the centrepiece of Thanksgiving dinner and … Read more
We don’t know about you, but the very thought of summer makes us think of sea breeze, wine, and delightful seafood dishes to go with it. And is there a more perfect ending to a searing hot day on the beach than a meal of perfectly prepared scallops. We think not. But to make the … Read more
Autumn is rolling around slowly and it’s time to think about cosy sweaters and mittens again. But our favourite thing about chilly weather? The rich and comforting food! Yes, it’s time to turn those ovens on again. It’s the season of pies, pumpkins, and long slow roasts in the oven. For many cooking aficionados out … Read more
Confit de Canard (Duck Confit) is a classic French dish and is a speciality of the Aquitaine. It’s amazingly tender and succulent as well as being packed with flavour. Confit takes its name from the French word confir meaning “to preserve” and Duck Confit is made with duck legs that have been cured (partly or fully) in … Read more
Many moons ago we bought a book at the Roman Museum in Cirencester by Mark Grant as we thought it might be fun to revive some of the recipes and provide the children with a Roman meal or two. The Romans are thought to have brought vines to Bordeaux in approximately 50 AD and many etymologists … Read more
As the nights draw in and the temperature drops we have some warming suggestions to tempt your taste buds! We have compiled an exclusive range of Autumn recipes complete with wine pairings for you to try. We have some fabulous French recipes covering a wide range of seasonal Casseroles and Stews. The word “stew” actually comes from … Read more
Goulash is an ancient Hungarian dish which uses Paprika and Garlic. It’s thought that Christopher Columbus introduced Paprika to Europe having found it as a domesticated plant among the Native American people (the explorers named it ’Indian pepper’). The pepper plant adapted to the Mediterranean climate and from Spain it was introduced to Southern France … Read more
