Blush wines are becoming popular again. Easy to craft in a 4-5 week wine kit, they are light and refreshing. Ideal wines for the patio, they are also well suited for the dinner table. Most wine drinkers associate a blush with a rosé. While a rosé is always a blush, a blush isn’t always a rosé. All grape juice is white, regardless of the … [Read more...]
When the weather outside is frightful, it’s lovely to have snacks and meals that will keep you warm. One yummy option for comfort food is something most would probably never think of, Greek cuisine. The Greeks are known for their gorgeous seas and summery salads but their recipes are just as fitting for our cold and snowy winter … [Read more...]
A common misconception among the uninitiated is that the term sushi means raw fish. The word actually refers to the rice that is traditionally flavoured with vinegar. The literal translation of the Japanese term “sushi” comes from a now-obsolete phrase meaning “it’s sour.” Sushi cuisine comprises a large array of dishes, all of which … [Read more...]
When you think of going someplace to eat great ethnic cuisine, you might assume you’ll be spending a lot of money but that’s not necessarily the case. A restaurant doesn’t have to be expensive or formal in order for you to get a delicious meal. It’s just a matter of knowing where to go. At Opa! of Greece in Maple, you’ll find an … [Read more...]
Many sushi lovers view this culinary style as an art form. For others who are reluctant to even try sushi, they automatically assume they won’t like it. But once they get past the various misconceptions and stigmas surrounding the eating of raw fish, newcomers discover there are actually many good reasons to enjoy this popular Japanese delicacy. … [Read more...]
Wine aging really isn’t an art form, but there are a few rules, the first one being to avoid drinking your wine the day after you bottle it. The second one is that aging wine to perfection is really a matter of personal preference. “We’ve had a few customers who have tried to bypass aging and they’ve just wasted a good bottle of wine,” … [Read more...]
If you’re a vegetarian, it may seem difficult to find meal options that reflect your principles, are absolutely delicious and convenient to boot. Even with all of the possibilities out there, a lot of fast food consists of hamburgers, which obviously won’t work for your diet. That’s why Greek and Mediterranean dishes are a great option, … [Read more...]
The invention of the California roll is considered a huge leap forward in sushi culture. Created in Los Angeles in the 1970s, the roll is credited with spreading the popularity of sushi throughout North America. Prior to its invention, most sushi rarely used ingredients that were foreign to Japanese culture. It was also not an option to use items … [Read more...]
All wines need to be aged. Aging is what truly transforms the raw grape juice into fine delicious wine. Fellini Fine Wines, one of Ontario’s leading ferment-on-premise facilities in Keswick recommends always leaving enough time to properly age your wine before you drink it. “When it comes to aging wine, patience really is a virtue” … [Read more...]
The debate whether to eat out can sometimes feel like an argument between two sides. There’s the side that really wants someone else to do the cooking and then there’s the one that knows you want food that tastes as if you made it yourself, which isn’t always easy to find. Greek cuisine is the epitome of freshness and a great option for … [Read more...]