Gougères and Crémant are a classic French apéritif pairing. The light, cheesy choux pastries are perfectly balanced by Crémant's bright acidity and fine bubbles, which cut through the richness and keep each bite fresh, elegant, and moreish.

I've always been drawn to France's Jura region, so this piece explores its distinctive wines through a Jura-inspired menu featuring Morel Chicken with oxidative white wine, Trousseau with cheese, and dessert wine pairing ideas. Part travel story, part wine guide, and part mushroom obsession.

Celebrate Easter with the flavours of the Loire Valley, where pâté berrichon and French goat's cheese pair beautifully with crisp Sancerre Blanc. Discover how these fresh, mineral-driven wines bring balance and elegance to the Easter table.

Our anniversary falls on December 29, caught between Christmas leftovers and New Year’s chaos. So we turned it into a spaghetti-western night: wild boar burgers, smoked Gouda, Cognac mushrooms, costumes, Morricone, and a bottle of Barolo playing sheriff at the table. Dinner became a little bit of theatre and exactly the celebration we needed.

Calgary may be buried in snow, but a Rioja tasting with cheese was my little winter escape. From Joven to Gran Reserva, each pairing brought a taste of Spain to the table and made the blizzard feel a little less bitter.

One of our favourite holiday recipes is the rich and decadent Port Poached Pear Chocolate Cake with Blue Cheese. The combination may sound unusual to some, but trust me, it’s a match made in holiday heaven. It is also easy to make and so impressive!