Award winning wining and dining at Pago Pago, Westin Resort and Casino, Aruba
Aruba has become an incredibly desirable destination with so much to offer and to celebrate including an annual Wine, Food and Art Festival, held at The Westin Resort and Casino, Aruba www.thewestin.com/Aruba right up our alley!
Our home away from home is the Westin Resort and Casino, well known for their culinary program, with Pago Pago http://www.westinaruba.com/ArubaRestaurantsPagoPago one of their restaurants being awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
Here we meet Executive Chef Matt Boland, responsible for all the restaurants and eateries at the Westin Resort and Casino. We quickly are taken with the enthusiasm Matt has for his craft, his mandate here and the island of Aruba captured here in our interview.
Georgia chats with Chef Bolland in The Westin Resort and Casino Art Gallery.
Pago Pago, where we will dine this week is the recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, which we will soon appreciate, and be dazzled with; a steady stream of creative and delectable recipes paired with a selection of wines from Napa Valley, France and Chile will grace our table.
Susanne enjoys the signature Coconut Jumbo Shrimp dish, while Georgia savours the surf and turf, accompanied by a Portobello mushroom and chocolate sauce lightly drizzled on succulent filet mignon. Two of the wines we particularly enjoyed was a Simi Sauvignon Blanc, from Sonoma County, truly delish, with fresh and seductive aromas of lemon and lime zest with mineral notes and a lengthy finish, as well as the Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon, layered, complex, rich with ripe fruit, amazing with the filet and sauce. Magnifique!
And incredible selection of deserts that topped off the evening just right! Wow what a night.
Aruba a paradise of sandy white beaches, sparkling turqoise waters, amazing food and wine!
Beachy Keen Swimwear rocks Aruba. We love you!
Aruba, a little slice of paradise! Long stretches of white sandy beaches call for strolling in style in sunny Aruba, an island paradise! The beach is where’s it’s at on this glorious island.
We just spent an incredible week here where most of everything can be enjoyed on the beach… just where we wanted to be, whether swimming in the Caribbean Sea, enjoying water sports, strolling the glorious beach or sun bathing under the palapas. You can even dine on the beach with white linen tablecloths and lightly lit lanterns.
As you can see, there was little required in the way of wardrobe for our week away, save an incredible array of bathing suits, that took us elegantly and comfortably through the day and into the evenings. All of The Wine Ladies wardrobes provided by Beachy Keen Swimwear & Accessories of Oakville.www.beachykeenswimwear.com
Many of our friends and fans on facebook and twitter have commented on our swimsuits and cover ups, so we thought we’d take a moment to share and to thank Val, the proprietor of Beachy Keen for her keen eye on finding just the right suit, no matter your shape or your size!
Aruba beckons… although small in size, just 30 km long and 8 km wide, this stunning Caribbean island is big on beauty, with long stretches of white sandy beaches, sensuous sparkling turquoise waters and gentle trade winds that caress and cool the skin while enjoying the rays of the tropical sun. We are returning to this incredible island, after many, many years, as our father’s identical twin started the very first hotel here, called the Manchebo Beach Hotel. Aruba has become an incredibly desirable destination with so much to offer and to celebrate including an annual Wine, Food and Art Festival, held at The Westin Resort and Casino, Arubawww.thewestin.com/Aruba right up our alley!
Watch The Wine Ladies TV and our adventures in Aruba here.
Georgia pensive in polka dots!
Georgia’s swimsuit by Jantzen and available at Beachy Keen in Oakville.
Susanne in turquoise rocks in swimwear by Be Creative
Susanne’s swimsuit by Be Creative and available at Beachy Keen in Oakville.
Sara Waxman of Dine Magazine Tastes and Tells!
Sara and Adam Waxman, Dine Magazine, The Wine Ladies TV.
Watch The Wine Ladies TV! Wed Sept 14th, 2011 at 2:30PM -3:30PM on ThatChannel.com
DINE Magazine is Toronto’s leading magazine for reaching active food lovers who enjoy the dining out experience. Sara Waxman, renowned taste-maker and travel journalist, brings more than 30 years of knowledge to the table. She then invites the reader to join her, whether at restaurants in Toronto, or around the globe. Sara and her well trained taste buds joins us this week on the show as she tastes and tells all! Also joining us in studio Adam Waxman, contributing writer Dine Magazine who brings along some Niagara wines for us to enjoy and taste. One is a Chardonnay Musque from Ravine Vineyards and the other is called Family Tree (a red blend) from Henry of Pelham. Both wineries are owned and operated by U.E.L. families who have owned these lands since the 1700s, and yet they both represent what is new and exciting about Niagara. Perfect timing as the LCBO’s 20th annual Ontario wine promotion inviting customers to find their local favourites launches this week.
Johnny V, our “Go to Kitchen guy” of Kitchen Designers Plus and TV star of “Build It” has this to say.
You’ve made the decision to renovate your kitchen and are now ready to pick the style that is uniquely you. Where to begin? Our “Go to Kitchen “ guy Johnny V’s suggests you do a little homework. Take some time to go through a good number of home and decor magazines, pulling out tear sheets of any kitchens that appeal to you. Perhaps it’s the light fixtures you are drawn to, or the exquisite countertop, or even the color palate? When it is time to meet with your designer, Johnny V says, you’ve identified your style without even realizing. A common theme will be obvious to the trained eye and you’ll be off to the races. Be sure to follow The Wine Ladies TV with regular tips from John V on the do’s and don’ts, and how to make your kitchen reno your dream come true. For highlights of latest episode: or for the entire show
John Anthony Vanderkolk of Kitchen Designers Plus.
Collingwood Canadian Whisky, first new major whisky in 10 years.
Collingwood Whisky, a new Canadian spirit hit the store shelves this month. Collingwood will be the only maple wood mellowed Canadian whisky available on the market. The whisky is triple distilled and then matured in white oak barrels. It’s finished by mellowing the blended whisky with toasted Maplewood, which adds sweetness to the spirit while reducing natural astringency. Collingwood, which sports an interesting men’s cologne shaped bottle is now available at the LCBO (#244186). Each bottle clocks in at 80 proof, and a 750ml bottle will retail for around $29.95. Collingwood delivers a refined flavour profile that can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed in a cocktail. Check out 3 awesome cocktail ideas here: Awesome new Canadian whisky made from the finest Canadian grains, pure spring water from Ontario’s Georgian Bay. Smooth, hand-crafted, maple wood mellowed.
JD creates 3 delicious cocktails to enjoy
Oakville, Ontario 100 Mile CHEF Mash Up with Chef Massimo Capra.
This past Saturday, chefs came together for an afternoon of culinary creations to launch a taste of downtown Oakville, Celebrity Chef Massimo Capra of CITYLINE and The Food Network was there to lend his opinion and autograph his cookbook “One Pot Cooking”. Local brewery Cameron’s and vodka company Tag #5 was there along with Burning Kiln Winery.
Highlights here:
Only 8 days to go so make sure you get your tickets to avoid disappointment. East Meets West Wine Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner with The Wine Ladies
To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or click here to purchase online. Join us September 22nd 2nd, 2011 for a spectacular evening of sensory sensations, set in the “singingly stylish” 3 S’s Restaurant located in beautiful downtown Oakville, Ontario. “East meets West” as celebrity winemaker Jak Meyer from Meyer Family Vineyards of the spectacular Okanagan Valley, wine region showcase their wines in a friendly battle with the winemakers of the newest winery from the South Coast region Burning Kiln Winery. Get to know the face behind award winning wine labels from both wine regions, the crown jewels of the Canadian wine industry as celebrity winemakers guide you through the individual wine and food pairings. Truly an evening to savour for all of the senses! Enjoy exquisite wines and scintillating food to mesmerize your palate and magnificent music for your ears and art for your eyes too. Be entertained with the sensationally talented “3 S’s singing servers“, a one and only restaurant experience as they showcase songs from smooth n’ silky jazz, snazzy show tunes to classic ballads against the backdrop of an array of special art. The Wine Ladies TV cameras will be there welcoming you and capturing the magic and special moments of this sparkling night. Walk away with your loot bag as a sweet memory of the evening. Our silent auction table will be abundant with an assortment of incredible prizes, featuring something for everyone. The funds raised that evening are for ArtHouse not-for-profit charitable organization. ArtHouse offers cost-free programs to young children, helping them develop their hidden talents and experience the thrill of creative and artistic expression.
East Meets West Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner The Wine Ladies PROMO
To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or click here to purchase online.
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Hiking and Fitness Adventure Desert Cliffs Fitness Spa in Utah
Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa
The day of great anticipation has finally arrived. We are Utah bound, to the glorious red mountains, stunning canyons, incredible sand dunes and the most extraordinary hiking one can imagine. Desert Cliffs Fitness Spa located in St George, Utah is our destination. Specializing in breathtaking hikes, a range of first class fitness classes, fabulous healthy food and an environment of beauty and calm.
Whats the skinny on the skinny white jeans? Every girl has a pair she needs to get back into and these are Susanne’s. The plan is to leave www.DesertCliffs.com wearing them! John Kemp.
Chateauneuf du “Tap” will be our beverage of choice while here in the desert.
Yes, we’ve put away our signature over sized wine glasses and replaced them with extreme backpacks, complete with 2 liter water bladders, special pockets for our cameras and of course lots of sun block! We arrive late Sunday afternoon and are welcomed to Desert Cliffs, by the very friendly and fit John Kemp, the proprietor of this fabulous resort. A “boutique” fitness resort if you will, with room for a maximum of only fourteen guests, all housed in a beautiful 7,000 square foot home. Personalized attention for each of the guests is what Desert Cliffs is all about. All the amenities are provided including two in-house chefs ready to cater to your personal needs.
Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 1
Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss, Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 1
After the introductions and a little lively and engaging chatter, John gives us a brief tour, an orientation to the program and shows us our room, spacious and bright, we love it. “If you can come back down in about an hour,” he says “we can get started right away and do your weigh-ins and measurements” Yikes, already” we exclaim “we just got off the plane, we’re all bloated, maybe we should do it in the morning”. Within the hour we find ourselves filling out a questionnaire, being measured and standing on a NASA looking machine, a scale that tells you much more than the number of pounds you have to lose! “Sometimes less is more John”, we say, but not to worry based on the program we are about to embark on including the level of personal attention, the challenging hikes and more, we are confident our goals will be met, and Susanne will fit once again into her white skinny jeans! Let the adventure begin!
Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa with Tracy L. Crane.
Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 2
Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 2
Hiking,Weight loss, fitness spa, Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 3
Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa – Hiking,Weight loss,Fitness Spa in Utah – The Wine Ladies Part 3
Day 2: Kanarraville, a hike of splendour and adventure. Incredible waterfalls, climbing ladders up to new heights. No worries about the hiking boots, got to rough it sometimes. Steep climbing meaning you got to come down, had to go down on the behind in a couple of spots. How unsophisticated is that!
Canyon slots with the walls stretching over 100 feet high into the brilliant blue sky, down in the canyon , protected from the sun, we relish the coolness, and take in the magnificence of this geological wonder, A glistening fresh, rapid water fall, rushes over a man made wooden, somewhat unbalanced ladder, we are to ascend. the water is Freezing, Georgia takes the plunge and starts the climb, in a moment, legs feeling numb…. No one else is coming! She turns back, soaking, and a little more than refreshed.
Desert Cliffs Hiking Spa Chef Salad.
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On this week’s radio show….Healthy living, from the plate to the glass to the strong and sexy body!
Taste of Salerno, winemaker’s dinner charms the guests with wines of Aglianico and Fiano..
All the way from Salerno, the Honorable Edmondo Cirielli President of the Province of Salerno, Mr. Cirielli as well as President of Province of Enoteca di Salerno, Ferdinando Cappuccio.
This week’s show is all about the wine growing province of Salerno. One of five that make up the sun soaked wine growing region of Campania on the Italian Peninsula in south western Italy. There are a number of wine principals and dignitaries from Salerno here in Toronto. This week a special event the “ Taste of Salerno” taking place at the Delta Chelsea.
Before they head over to the tasting we are very pleased to welcome our two special guests, all the way from Italy. The Honorable Edmondo Cirielli President of the Province of Salerno, Mr. Cirielli as well as President of Province of Enoteca di Salerno, Ferdinando Cappuccio. They will be speaking specifically on the wines, their origin, the unique grapes and taste profiles . And our translator Giorgio Tinelli from the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario.
Taste of Salerno winemakers dinner held in Toronto, Canada.
Sommelier Giacomo Fagnola
A wonderful winemakers dinner featuring the indigenous varietals of Aglianico and Fiano.
To view highlights from the evening.