TASTE MAGAZINE
Fall 2011
The theme of this issue is Autumn Harmony and we hope to inspire you with 46 fantastic recipes and those drinks that complement any occasion.
Some of the must-reads this issue:
- Rethinking Rum — Exploring the subtle depths of this historic spirit
- First Families of Australia — The custodians of the wine lands Down Under
- Celebrity Chef Dale MacKay — A one-on-one with Food Network Canada's Top Chef!
And of course, autumn means food and drink that have more of a comfort factor. More than 40 food recipes with suggested pairings ought to inspire any fall menu you plan. This issue features special pull-out recipe cards making it easier to save recipes.
Enjoy TASTE and share it today.
Articles
By Lawren Moneta
Sometimes called “fruit of the gods,” grapes have a long and eventful history. Ancient Greeks are credited with first fermenting grape juice into wine and even had a god of wine, Dionysus. Today there are...
By Nathan Fong
Almost every culture has a dish, whether savoury or sweet, that is something stuffed with something else. Here we have a traditional Sicilian dish of stuffed sweet bell peppers filled with a savoury mix of rice and...
By Murray Bancroft
When it comes to entertaining at home, fancy does not always translate into fun. Why not keep things “upscale casual” with some simply delicious classics from our Italian Trattoria menu? For starters,...
By Murray Bancroft
Organic, free-run, free-range, specialty or SPCA Certified?
As with all food in your life, it’s worth taking a little time to research where your Sunday chicken came from and how it was raised. There are...
By Murray Bancroft
Who knew when you put that tiny seedling in the ground a few months later you’d be digging your way out from under a pile of homegrown zukes? Be they big or small, long or round, yellow or green, zucchini is...
By Lawren Moneta
Almonds, pecans, pistachios or hazelnuts, there is a nut to suit your every whim! A wonderful snack and a natural companion to wine and cheese, nuts have long been recognized as a source of many nutrients that are...
By Murray Bancroft
From Salt Spring Island artisan cheeses and organic hazelnuts to free-range Berkshire pigs and Fraser Valley Yukon Gold potatoes, British Columbia is becoming world-renowned for its exceptional (and tasty) local...
Hidden on the edge of Chinatown, Bao Bei may be hard to find if you aren’t looking for it. But that’s what makes this Chinese Brasserie an even greater treasure, you are rewarded for your search. If you just keep your ears...
By Lawren Moneta
Caramel is one of those familiar flavours that can instantly make you feel nostalgic for your childhood. Although deceptively simple – in its purest form caramel is nothing more than cooked sugar – it has...
By Nathan Fong
The cuisine of South Africa is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan having been influenced by a melange of Asian and European styles combined with a large dash of Malaysian culture. Cape Town was first settled in...
There is a popular Sicilian saying, “Everything must change so that everything can stay the same.” Sicilians readily reference the words, which first appeared in the pages of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s renowned...
A perfectly bronzed roast turkey, stuffed with fresh sage, onion and bread crumbs, handmade cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and more! Thanksgiving conjures up indelible images shaped by generations of tradition. Although the original had...
Our “Signature Selections” feature showcases exclusive, harder-to-find products that are available only at the 21 Signature BC Liquor Stores across British Columbia. These are larger stores that carry a wider choice of...
Historic Gastown is home to some of Vancouver’s top bars and restaurants. Boneta is one such venue and where we FOUND our featured Bar Star, head bartender and General manager, Simon Kaulback.
Something you may not know is that...
Changes are afoot in the world of whisky as 20-somethings – men and women alike – increasingly get their noses into single malt scotch. No longer are they the sole provenance of the dark corners of smoky gentleman’s...
Mix up your malt!
Although the traditional method of drinking single malt Scotch is straight out of a short glass or with just a splash of room-temperature, still Scottish spring water, it can also be the bold base for a number of...
By Joe Wiebe
Every year, on a Saturday in mid-September, the Mayor of Munich hammers a tap into a huge wooden cask of beer and yells out “O’zapft is!" meaning “It’s tapped!" in the local Austro-...
You may have wondered how wines from the top Châteaux are selected, shipped and arrive in British Columbia for the release. In fact, the process is fairly intricate. Due to its history and industry structure, the manner of...
Looking back at the Pioneers of the British Columbia wine industry there are many colourful characters, larger-than-life folk who have graced magazines, made appearances and basked in most of the limelight. There have also been other...
By James Nevison
Seasons change, it’s said, and in the Okanagan so too do the wine festivals. Fall, winter, spring and summer – The four seasons each lend a special scene to wine country and each period also brings a...
When people ask me what is my favoUrite wine region in the world, it’s easy to answer: Napa Valley, hands down. It’s always exciting to land in San Francisco, drive across the bridge and arrive in a valley full of gorgeous...
Rum’s time has come at last. For far too long, the Caribbean spirit has been the party gal of the drinks world, its natural complexities hidden in fruity, creamy and overly sweet cocktails. But now, thanks to an influx of...
By Kasey Wilson
“Fresh” seems to be the operative word in Dale MacKay’s vocabulary. Fresh ingredients locally sourced, fresh ideas for the plate accented by flavours of his world travels, fresh from winning Canada...
By Carolyn Evans-Hammond
Burgundy. The name alone conjures thoughts of stony-crisp Chablis, berry-embued Pinot Noir and wooded Chardonnays that resonate with flavours of nuts, lemon, buttered toast and cream.
Some of the finest wines...
By Daenna Van Mulligen
They are the custodians of the wine lands down under – those who have made a commitment to tradition and to future generations. They are a group of twelve who share a common goal and a combined 1,200 years...
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