More good news about red wine

One of the benefits of red wine is the power of antioxidants that comes with it. New product Bioflavia takes the power of the red wine grape and harvests it into a convenient powder…

Braised Wild Boar Gnocchi

– courtesy Paradiso, Burlington Braised Wild Boar Gnocchi 6 wild Boar side ribs                     2 cups carrots, medium dice2 cups white onion, medium dice2 cups celery, medium dice2 cups leeks, medium dice3 cups red wine                     3 cans 28oz whole Roma tomatoes, pureed and strained 2 litres vegetable stock                    ½ cup garlic …

Mushroom Crostini with Herb Goat Cheese Spread

1 French baguette2 oz extra virgin olive oil1 cup (250 mL) honey1 cup (250 mL) balsamic vinegar1/4 cup (60 mL) goat cheese1 tsp (5 mL) herbs2 tbsp (30 mL) whipping cream1 lb wild mushrooms1/4 cup (60 mL) diced onion1 tbsp (15 mL) minced garlic1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh chives …

Golden goodness

Golden berry, physalis, Cape gooseberry, ground cherry or Inca berry ““ whatever you call them, this sweet and tart berry is one superfood you may want to consider adding to your diet.

Red Sangria

-courtesy Ten Restaurant & Wine Bar, Mississauga  Red Sangria 2 blueberries1 orange slice2 raspberries1 lime slice1 strawberry (cut in half)1 blackberry ¾ oz Pama Liquer¾ oz Triple Sec4 oz red wine¾ oz orange juice¾ oz pineapple juiceLemon lime sodaFILL a large wine glass half full with ice. ADD fruit. POUR …

LOCAL FLAVOUR: Stir Kitchen & Beverage Co.

At first glance, the menu at Stir looks remarkably traditional: beef, salmon, pasta, wood oven pizza and chicken. But it's traditional with a twist, Operations Manager Faz Rajani tells me. A significant twist, Chef Boadu adds.