The Flatterer from the Lake Meets the Sandwich That Needs No Apology Montreal smoked meat isn’t the kind of sandwich you can explain. You order it, you get it, you eat it—and then you understand why there’s been a line out the door at Schwartz’s Deli on Boulevard Saint-Laurent since 1928. Spiced beef brisket, marinated […]
Do you miss Canada? Here’s your plan for July 1. It’s July 1. In Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, the streets are aglow with red and white. Somewhere, someone is grilling; somewhere, fireworks are going off; somewhere, someone is sipping a cold beer on a porch and thinking: This is Canada. And you? You’re in Germany. […]
Sweetness needs acidity—and an ice wine harvested in January There’s one question that’s debated more seriously in Canada than many political issues: Butter tarts—runny or firm? Anyone from Ontario has an opinion. Some want the filling to ooze out of the pastry shell at the first bite—warm and caramel-like, almost liquid. Others insist on a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Traditional Easter pastries with a fruity filling A sweet wine from Canada is the perfect accompaniment to this fluffy Easter wreath, which, with its delicate texture and fruity apricot jam filling, makes for a true festive treat. This Canadian wine offers concentrated fruit sweetness and lively acidity, making it ideal for balancing the buttery yeast […]
Canadian luxury in your Easter basket—the perfect Easter gift, now for only €14.45 instead of €28.90—limited quantities, while supplies last. ⭐ Why ice wine is the shining star of every Easter basket Icewine is one of the most fascinating wine styles in the world—intense, rare, and bursting with natural sweetness. It’s usually a luxury item […]
A bold interplay of acidity, sweetness, and spicy creaminess A fascinating wine from Canada is the answer to the unusual flavor combination of salty sheep’s cheese and the distinctive acidity of the first spring rhubarb. This Canadian wine brings an aromatic intensity that sends the palate on a journey between exotic fruit and radiant freshness, […]
A perfect evening with dessert wine and chocolate – what could be better? A chocolate lava cake with berries is the perfect combination. A dessert wine goes well with it and rounds off the experience. The chocolate lava cake with berries is simple and delicious. With a good dessert wine, such as a Canadian Icewine, […]
