A sumptuous filet sauce.

Recipes, Food PornPatrick BartlettAugust 18, 2016Comment

THE KING OF ROSÉ: BANDOL

Provence, in the south of France, features many small microclimates near the Mediterranean coast, and many have their own AOC (appellation d'origine contrôlée) designation. Bandol is one such.

Wine Region, RoséJAKE STANFORDJune 15, 2016#wine, rose, Mourvedre, rose wine, BandolComment

JUNE 2016 ROSÉ TASTING

We just finished tasting dry rosé wines from all over the globe! What fun. This article details which ones we tasted and what we noticed about them.

For more about rosé wine and how it's made, click here.

Rosé, SwankJAKE STANFORDJune 13, 2016wine tasting, rose, rose wine, mood wineComment

PINK WINES, BLUE SEAS, AND SANDALED FEET

Rosé wine, how it's made, why it's wonderful... and not what you would expect! It's the red wine lover's "white" wine, made from red grapes.

Feature Articles, RoséPatrick BartlettJune 12, 2016rose, rose wineComment

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Brussels sprouts!

ZUCCHINI PASTA, ITALIAN SAUSAGE, AND PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS

These days, with so many people trying to limit the amount of carbohydrates consumed, spiralizers are becoming the must-have tool in a cook's kitchen. To honour this trend, I created a new dish recently. I was inspired by a local restaurant Cork and Fork. I created this dish based on the basic flavour profiles offered in their version.

Recipes, Food Porn, Wine PairingPatrick BartlettSeptember 14, 2015zucchini, pasta, #redwine, Palumbo, sangiovese, spiralizer, portabella, rabeComment

SCALLOPS: PAN SEARED WITH MADRAS CURRY SAUCE ON POLENTA

This has been a staple in my entertaining repertoire. It's always a crowd pleaser and super simple to prepare for entertaining.

Recipes, Food Porn, Wine PairingPatrick BartlettJune 15, 2015Curry, scallops, polenta, RieslingComment

ALBARIÑO AND CRAB CAKES

The Mood Wine tasting model is something we are very proud of. From the start, we've always had reception wine with nibbles, followed by the focused tasting of the current club wines along with a paired appetizer for each one. As a chef, this is a key part of the Mood Wine experience. In the most recent Mood White release we had three exceptional wines. This post is dedicated to the Albariño along with the crab cakes we paired with it....

Recipes, White Wine, Food PornPatrick BartlettFebruary 22, 2015Albariño, Raía Baixas, Spain, Crab Cakes, Appetizers, Wine tasting, seafood, white wineComment

BACON JAM A TROIS WITH SYRAH

Bacon Jam - a trendy condiment with staying power. Make a batch for simple cheese board condiments or join me and get creative with some fun appetizers showcasing the wonderful savoury/sweet flavours along with a classic wine pairing of Syrah.

Recipes, Wine Pairing, Food PornPatrick BartlettJanuary 27, 2015Bacon Jam, Syrah, A Trois, Appetizers, Recipe, red wine Comment

SAVORY CLAFOUTIS AND SAUVIGNON BLANC

Have you ever heard of a Clafoutis? It's pronounced "klah-FOO-tee," it's French, and it's what your Sauvignon Blanc's been looking for.