There Is nothing Petite about Petite Sirah

Several years ago, my family from a couple of European countries came to visit me here in Ottawa. Although we get to see each other regularly if not often, it was a long awaited visit, the first on this side of the Atlantic. Wanting to show them as much of this part of Canada over…

Tuscany: Getting Technical with Chianti

Tuscany … The word itself conjures images of rolling hills, adorned with cascading vineyards, dotted by old majestic castles and charming villages on hilltops. If imagination is given flight, these images are rapidly followed by emotions reminiscent of hedonistic enjoyment, romance, and love … None of which you will find here in this blog. OK,…

How to Eat and Drink like a Greek

One of the wonderful things I have heard about Greeks, and I have heard many, since my cousin is married to one and lives in Greece, is that they will always have a glass of wine with their dinner, but will not have two. Greeks do seem to be measured in their eating and drinking….