Last night in Toronto, I was invited to experience Alamos Wines with fellow media at Branca Restaurant (one of the newest hot spots in the city). The Argentinian wine maker brought us along on a journey and taught us about the life and vibrancy of their products. To see the behind the scenes of what we thought, make sure to follow the #DaretoPairTO hashtag on social media. I was invited to try several of their wines alongside my own #DareToPair foods and I am so excited to not only tell you about the wine but also what to enjoy it with the next time you are looking for a food & wine adventure. Continue reading “Food & Wine | Alamos Wines encourages you to #DareToPair”
Food & Wine | Sipping on Spring Cocktails with some of our favourites
Despite what has been a lackluster start to spring weather, it’s time to start thinking about warmer nights ahead and sipping cocktails with friends. As the days get longer and our social calendars begin to fill, it’s time to get excited for entertaining! Our friends at Moët Hennessy have come up with some spring cocktails to keep you and your guests entertained, and I’ve even created one of my very own to help you all get excited with us. Continue reading “Food & Wine | Sipping on Spring Cocktails with some of our favourites”
Food & Wine | Dufflet & Steam Whistle LCBO gift pack
Along with the DoTheDaniel.com ladies, we have a lot of Valentine’s Day themed posts on the way. Gifts ideas, contest, features and more… we are working very hard to make sure you know what we will be doing on the 14th of February. But does Valentine’s Day need to be only heart shaped boxes of chocolate and stereotypical red roses? This year, why not think outside the box? One great idea to satisfy him and her in my mind is the collaboration of Steam Whistle and Toronto’s own Dufflet. Chocolate, beer and the one you love. The rest is up to you… Continue reading “Food & Wine | Dufflet & Steam Whistle LCBO gift pack”
Food & Wine | Bringing a little Buenos Aires to Canada with Bodega Argento’s Esquinas De Argento
The autumn has arrived and the transition of wardrobe and mentality is upon us all. During my favourite season of the year, most people have started to dream of warmer destinations and lifestyles in lieu of the pending winter white. Lucky for us all in Ontario, we can now bring a little piece of Buenos Aires home with us with the launch of Esquinas De Argento Pinot Grigio & Cabernet Sauvignon from Bodega Argento. Let me tell you all how this beautiful new wine is helping to enlighten the wine community of what Argentinian wine can and should be. Continue reading “Food & Wine | Bringing a little Buenos Aires to Canada with Bodega Argento’s Esquinas De Argento”