WINE: Vinho Verde

Vinho Verde is a youthful, refreshing Portuguese wine that's perfect for warm weather drinking. This “˜green wine' (red or white) with a kiss of bubbles, doesn't qualify as sparkling or even semi-sparkling wine. Instead, its unmistakable dance of bubbles is formally described as a “spritzy wine.”

Spiced Apple Fritters

-recipe courtesy Foodland Ontario; ontario.ca/foodland Spiced Apple Fritters These crispy fritter bites are a mouthful of apple delight! They're best eaten right away but can be enjoyed cold or reheated. Makes about 3 dozen. 4 cups vegetable oil1½ cups all-purpose flour¹⁄₃ cup granulated sugar1 tsp baking powder½ tsp each baking …

Time for Tea

Indulge in the comforting traditions of afternoon tea at Serendipity Tea House in downtown Burlington.

FOOD: My Fair Fennel

Fennel is very much a marathon vegetable, since it's edible as an herb and a green; its laundry list of health properties and health benefits keeps on going.

Trout With Plum and Cherry Salsa

Trout With Plum and Cherry Salsa -courtesy Foodland Ontario This salsa adds a bit of heat and tons of flavour to moist and flaky grilled Ontario trout. You're sure to impress your family and friends with this recipe. 4 Ontario Rainbow Trout Fillets (with skin, about 1 lb/500 g)Freshly ground …

Summer Sippers

Patio season has arrived and with it a thirst for creative cocktails. Embrace your inner mixologist and stir ““ or shake ““ up a batch of tasty tipples with your favourite flavours.

Wild Boar Spaghetti Squash Bolognese with Carrot Green Pesto

Wild Boar Spaghetti Squash Bolognese with Carrot Green Pesto-courtesy Risposta Bistro, Campbellville This recipe was created just for WEST of the City by Chef Will Edsall. It's a hearty autumn dish that is special enough to serve to dinner guests. For the Spaghetti Squash:2 spaghetti squash2 tbsp olive oilsalt and …