Category Archives: Wine and Food

Grüner Veltliner, Nelson, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Seifried, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Tuna Tataki with Sesame, Wasabi Cream, and Avocado

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Tuna-Tataki mit Sesam-Kruste, Avocado und Wasabi-Creme auf einem weißen Teller, dazu eine Flasche Seifried Grüner Veltliner 2022 aus Nelson, Neuseeland – serviert an einer Strandbar in der Algarve mit Meerblick und Angler im Hintergrund.
03
Jul

Thirty seconds. Not a second more. Tataki isn’t a dish for the indecisive. Thirty seconds in a hot pan, then out immediately—a thin, sesame-crusted layer on the outside, cool and raw-pink on the inside. Hesitate, and you lose. Take the plunge, and you’ll be rewarded with the most elegant summer dish, ready on the table […]

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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, 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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Elephant Hill, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Viognier, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Grilled Sea Bass with Fennel Confit & Lemon Butter

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Gegrillter Wolfsbarsch mit knuspriger goldbrauner Haut auf karamellisiertem Fenchelconfit, umgeben von Zitronenbutter-Sauce, daneben ein elegantes Weißweinglas mit hellgoldenem Viognier, frisches Fenchelgrün und Zitronenscheibe als Dekoration
08
Jun

When the sea speaks the same words on both sides of the world Sea bass doesn’t need any distractions. It needs heat to crisp its skin, something sweet underneath to balance it out—and a wine that understands what it’s all about. The fennel confit takes care of the first part: slowly cooked until the sharpness […]

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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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Main Divide Wines, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Pegasus Bay, Pinot Noir, Red wines, Waipara, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Teriyaki Salmon with Edamame Rice & Pickled Ginger

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Teriyaki-Lachs mit lackglänzender Glasur auf Edamame-Reis in einer japanischen Schüssel, daneben eingelegter Ingwer und ein Rotweinglas mit leuchtendem Pinot Noir, schwarzer Sesam als Dekoration
02
Jun

Japanese precision, New Zealand depth—two cultures, one plate Teriyaki isn’t a sauce; it’s a technique. Sweet, salty, glossy—and when it meets salmon cooked to perfection, the result is something that defies explanation. The pickled ginger served alongside isn’t just for decoration; it’s the reset button between two bites. The edamame rice holds it all together. […]

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Adelaide Hills, Australian wines, Grape Varieties, Longview, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Australia

Pasta Primavera with green asparagus, peas, and lemon ricotta

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Pasta Primavera mit grünem Spargel, Erbsen und Zitronen-Ricotta in einer weißen tiefen Schüssel, daneben ein schlankes Weißweinglas mit hellgoldenem Sauvignon Blanc, frische Zitrone und Kräuter als Dekoration
01
Jun

June 1st. The last of the asparagus. The first summer evening. Green asparagus has another two or three weeks left—the peas are just perfect, the lemons as juicy as ever, and it’s warm enough outside to sit at the table with a glass in hand and wait for the pasta to finish cooking. Pasta Primavera […]

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British Columbia, Canada, Canadian wines, Okanagan Valley, Pinot Gris, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food, Wines from Canada

Salmon tartare with avocado cream & sesame crispbread

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Lachstatar mit Avocadocreme auf weißem Teller mit Sesam-Knäckebrot, daneben ein schlankes Weinglas mit hellgoldenem Pinot Gris, frische Limette und Frühlingszwiebeln als Dekoration
29
May

Corpus Christi without the hassle – Canada’s Pinot Gris does the rest A holiday isn’t a reason to spend hours in the kitchen. Salmon tartare requires a sharp knife, a ripe avocado, a bit of finesse when seasoning—and twenty minutes. The sesame crispbread adds crunch, the avocado cream adds depth, and the salmon adds freshness. […]

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BBQ, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mischa Estate, Red wines, Wellington, Wine and Food, Wines from South Africa

Grilled ostrich steak with mango salsa

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Zwei aufgeschnittene Straußensteaks vom Grill auf einem Holzbrett mit bunter Mango-Salsa, daneben ein breites Rotweinglas mit tiefrotem Bordeaux-Blend, Holzkohlegrill im unscharfen Hintergrund
28
May

South Africa’s finest meat meets South Africa’s finest Bordeaux Ostrich meat is the best-kept secret of South African cuisine. Dark red like beef, leaner than chicken breast, with a deep, slightly nutty flavor that forms a crust on the grill that’s almost impossible to describe—you simply have to taste it. Pair it with a mango […]

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Amisfield, Central Otago, Grape Varieties, New Zealand, New Zealand Wines, New Zealand wines, Sauvignon Blanc, white wines, Wine and Dine, Wine and Food

Sushi Platter: Salmon Nigiri, Avocado Maki, and Spicy Tuna Roll

Posted on by Stephan Jurende
Sushi-Platte mit Lachs-Nigiri, Avocado-Maki und Spicy Tuna Roll auf schwarzem Schieferbrett, daneben ein Weinglas mit hellgoldenem Sauvignon Blanc, Sojasauce und Wasabi
27
May

Japanese precision meets Alpine Sauvignon Blanc—both from the south Anyone who thinks sushi goes only with green tea or beer hasn’t tried a Sauvignon Blanc from Central Otago. The Amisfield, grown in the highlands above the Wakatipu Basin, offers exactly what a sushi platter needs: crystal-clear acidity, salty minerality, and fruit that doesn’t compete but […]

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