Category Archives: Niagara

Baco Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Canadian wines, Niagara, Red wines, Wines from Canada

Deluxe Poutine with Pulled Pork & Caramelized Onions

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Tiefer Teller mit Poutine Deluxe – goldbraune Pommes unter dunkler Gravy, Käsebruch angeschmolzen, Pulled Pork und karamellisierte Zwiebeln obenauf, daneben ein Rotweinglas mit tiefem Rubinrot
22
Jun

A nine-year-old Niagara red wine doesn’t need a beer after work—it needs poutine Poutine is not a meal that makes excuses. French fries, cheese curds, brown gravy—for over sixty years, it’s been Canada’s unofficial answer to the question of what to eat when you really want to eat. The deluxe version adds pulled pork, caramelized […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Diamond Estate, Lakeview, Niagara, Riesling, Sparkling wines, Wines from Canada

Maple Salmon with Ginger, Lime, and Sesame. Bring on Canada Day!

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Ahornglasierter Lachsfilet mit karamellisierter Glasur, schwarzem und weißem Sesam und frischen Korianderblättern auf einem weißen Teller, daneben ein Sektglas mit goldenem Riesling-Secco
18
Jun

Maple syrup is not a dessert flavoring Maple syrup is a choice. When you pour it into a hot pan and begin to caramelize the salmon in it, you get one of the most beautiful flavors a kitchen can offer—deep, warm, with a hint of smoke that blends with the fish’s fat to create a […]

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British Columbia, Canada, Canadian wines, Creekside Estate Winery, Diamond Estate, Lakeview, Niagara, Okanagan Valley, Pillitteri, Queenston, Wines from Canada

Canada? That’s not a wine-producing country!

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Kanadischer Mountie in roter RCMP-Uniform prüft ein Weinglas vor schneebedeckten Rocky Mountains – Kanada als Weinland, Canada Day 2026
17
Jun

That’s what almost everyone says when the topic comes up. And almost everyone is wrong. I’ll admit it: I’ve thought that myself. Canada—that’s maple syrup, hockey, and endless forests. Wine? At most, as a souvenir from Niagara Falls, while you’re freezing on the observation deck. But then, for the first time, I found myself standing […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Gewürztraminer, Niagara, Pillitteri, Riesling, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Shrimp Ceviche with Mango, Lime, and Cilantro

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Garnelen-Ceviche mit leuchtend rosa Garnelen, gelben Mangowürfeln, grünem Koriander und Avocadoscheiben in einer weißen Schale, daneben ein Weißweinglas mit goldenem Pillitteri Gewürztraminer Riesling
12
Jun

Acid is the fastest flame in the world Ceviche isn’t just a summer dish. It’s the very definition of summer. No stove, no oven, no waiting—just a knife, a bowl, and the knowledge that acidity is the most powerful tool in the kitchen. Lime juice does what a flame would do: it transforms. Raw shrimp […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Niagara, Pinot Noir, Queenston, Red wines, Wines from Canada

Duck breast with strawberry-balsamic reduction & thyme

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Entenmagret in Scheiben geschnitten mit glänzend knuspriger Haut auf dunkelroter Erdbeer-Balsamico-Sauce, frische Erdbeerhälften und Thymian daneben, ein Rotweinglas mit leuchtendem Pinot Noir im Hintergrund
10
Jun

June has two weeks when everything is just right—this is one of them Strawberries in June aren’t just a dessert. They’re a choice. Reduce them with balsamic vinegar, deglaze with a splash of red wine, and add fresh thyme, and you’ll get a sauce that no chef would have to invent—it just comes together. Serve […]

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Canada, Lakeview, Niagara, Viognier, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Zucchini Flower Risotto with Lemon, Parmesan, and Ricotta

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Cremiges Zucchiniblüten-Risotto mit leuchtend gelben Blüten, Parmesanspänen und Zitronenabrieb in einem tiefen weißen Teller, daneben ein schlankes Weißweinglas mit hellgoldenem Viognier, frische Zitrone und Zucchiniblüten als Dekoration
09
Jun

Everything has its time to bloom—and that time is now Zucchini blossoms are impatient. They’re on the market for two or three weeks, then they’re gone. If you hesitate, all you’ll get is zucchini. If you grab them, you get something that defies categorization: tender, slightly sweet, almost translucent—and yet with a presence that transforms […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Chardonnay, Diamond Estate, Niagara, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage, Zucchini Flowers, and Parmesan

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Brown Butter Gnocchi mit knusprigem Salbei, gelben Zucchiniblüten und geriebenem Parmesan in einem tiefen weißen Teller, daneben ein Weißweinglas mit goldgelbem Chardonnay, Zitronenabrieb als Dekoration
05
Jun

Canada’s take on the art of simplicity Brown butter isn’t a sauce. It’s a choice. The moment when butter stops being butter and starts to smell of hazelnut, caramel, and depth—that is the moment this dish has been waiting for. Toss the gnocchi in it, add sage leaves that crisp up and release their oil, […]

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Cabernet Franc, Canada, Canadian wines, Grape Varieties, Niagara, Pillitteri, Red wines, Wines from Canada

Pepper steak with zucchini ratatouille & thyme jus

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Aufgeschnittenes Pfeffersteak mit dunkler Kruste auf Zucchini-Ratatouille, Thymianjus darübergegossen, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefem Rubinrot, Thymianzweige als Dekoration
03
Jun

Niagara Meets Provence – Canada’s Cabernet Franc Deserves It A pepper steak needs no introduction. It needs a hot skillet, freshly ground black pepper, good meat, and a wine that can hold its own. The 2020 Carretto Cabernet Franc from Pillitteri Estates in Niagara-on-the-Lake delivers: cherry-forward, with soft tannins, crisp acidity, and a complexity from […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Creekside Estate Winery, Grape Varieties, Niagara, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Scallops on a Pea-Wasabi Cream & Nori Chips

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Zwei goldbraune Jakobsmuscheln auf smaragdgrüner Erbsen-Wasabi-Creme, daneben knusprige Nori-Chips, auf weißem Teller mit Fleur de Sel, rechts ein Weißweinglas mit hellgelbem Sauvignon Blanc, leicht beschlagen
19
May

Canadian wine meets Japan – a Niagara Sauvignon Blanc that no one saw coming A Canadian wine paired with a scallop dish—that sounds like a surprise that has to prove itself. The 2024 Creekside Estate Sauvignon Blanc from Niagara does just that. Grapefruit, lime, fresh peas, a hint of green herbs—this is no tame wine, […]

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Canada, Canadian wines, Chardonnay, Diamond Estate, Niagara, Queenston, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Mother’s Day Dinner: White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce, Pan-Seared Salmon Fillet, and New Potatoes

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Weißer Spargel mit goldgelber Sauce Hollandaise und gebratenem Lachsfilet auf elegantem weißen Teller, daneben schlankes Weißweinglas halb gefüllt mit kanadischem Chardonnay, leicht beschlagen
08
May

The perfect Mother’s Day meal—and a Canadian wine that’s the perfect match Wine from Canada for Mother’s Day—it’s not your typical idea, but it’s one you won’t soon forget. This Chardonnay from the warm St. David’s Bench region on the Niagara Peninsula offers exactly what a classic Mother’s Day meal needs: creamy richness, ripe fruit, […]

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