Sara Waxman of Dine Magazine Tastes and Tells!
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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
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.
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.
To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or click here to purchase online.
Thanks to all of our sponsors: Advanced Rejuvenation, AgilityGuard, Aradia Fitness, Blue Heel Dance Studios, Burning Kiln Winery, Coveted Cakes, Diamond in the Ruff Golf Course and Cottages, Muskoka, Gear Music, Inspire Cosmetics, Jonathan Quinn, Jet Baby, Kitchen Designers Plus, Many Faces Hair Salon, Meyer Family Vineyards, Robinson Interior Design, Silkeborg, Some Like It Hot Yoga, Rumi Galleries, Squint Eyewear,3S’s Restaurant, T-Zone, The Wine Ladies, Want Boutique, Wine Awakenings.
Rumi Galleries Gold Sponsorship to help underprivileged young artists.
A very special thank-you to our Gold Sponsor Rumi Galleries located in Mississauga, Ontario for sponsoring The East Meets West Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner at 3 S’s Restaurant Sept 22nd, 2011. For tickets click here. Enriching an underprivileged child’s life through creative and artistic expression. Proven to build confidence and life skills, ArtHouse, the charitable organization offers cost free programs serving children regardless of socio economic status.
East Meets West Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner with The Wine Ladies
To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or online click here.
A glass of red wine is good for the heart and the soul! Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Cucci Restaurant
On February 17, approximately 75 guests gathered at Cucci Restaurant in Oakville.
“Our mom passed away in 2009 from Heart and Stroke disease, and we saw first-hand the devastation of this kind of illness”,says Susanne. According to Statistics Canada, there are over 50,000 strokes in Canada each year, resulting in one stroke occurring every 10 minutes. It is the number one killer of women in Canada and the third largest killer in Canada for men and women. And says Georgia, “When you offer people food and wine, you’re opening up your heart with love, and a glass of red wine every day is good for the heart and the soul. “As The Wine Ladies we want people to know that.”
Experience three award winning winemakers and wineries from the prestigious Niagara region including Marco Piccoli from Jackson-Triggs, Viticulturist Matt Speck from Henry of Pelham and new kid on the block GreenLane Winery with winemaker Dianne Smith.
The evening was a spectacular success and The Wine Ladies TV was there to capture it all. Many thanks to our generous partners and sponsors for making this all possible including:
Wineries: Jackson-Triggs, Henry of Pelham, GreenLane Estate Winery,
Silver Sponsors: Fortune Jewelers, O’Connor MacLeod Hanna LLP,
Bronze Sponsors: Jason Greenlees RBC Dominion Securities, mdapps.ca,
SPONSORS: Aradia Fitness,Beads4Health,Brix Chocolate for wine Burrows, Cambria Natural Quartz Surfaces, Cucci Ristorante, Enchanted Decor, Guess Seductive, Higgins Event Rentals, Inspire Cosmetics, Le Beau Optical Boutique, Nature’s Source, Ravi Instant Wine Refresher, Ridolfi, Senzu, Shaw Festival, Silkeborg, slik inc pr & communications, SNAP Oakville, Sony Music, tfnc London, Oakville.com ,Oakville Voice, TCHD Magazine, Wine Awakenings, YYZEvents Steve Blackburn, Wine Access Magazine, Vinturi Wine Aerators.
To view pictures from the evening click Here.Stay tuned for the next The Wine Ladies event to be announced soon.
Cheers to a healthy heart! February is heart and stroke month.
Cheers, to happiness and great health, particularly HEART health.
Which brings us to the focus of this week’s show. Coming up on February 17th, we will be hosting our “Open Up Your Heart” Wine Tasting Dinner, fundraiser in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. It’s going to be a fabulous evening featuring 3 incredible winemakers. All there to present their wines and pair with the food, wonderful wines of course, to enjoy, a jazz trio and much more.
It is a cause that we hold dear to our hearts as our Mum passed away in October of 2009 due to stroke. It is our goal to sell as many ticket as we can!
Joining us this week, one of the esteemed winemakers who will be presenting at the event, Dianne Smith, from Green Lane Estate Winery, Niagara’s newest winery. Dianne is committed to putting Green Lane on the map, with her passion for creating wines through biodynamic practices, producing wines with unique flavour profiles.
Also with us, Executive Chef Extraordinaire… from the beautifully appointed Cucci Ristorante in Oakville, Gordon Goss. Both Diane and Gordon have brought along a few samples as well as their unique passions and talents for their selected crafts.
Last minute Christmas gift! Holiday Special, BUY Your tickets before Dec 25th, 2010 and pay $150
Last minute Christmas gift! Holiday Special, BUY Your tickets before Dec 25th, 2010 and pay $150.00 plus HST!
The Wine Ladies Holiday Special in support of the United Way Oakville. Highlights!
Several weeks ago we held the 1st annual The Wine Ladies Holiday Special in support of the United Way, Oakville at Otello’s Banquet Centre. It was a resounding SOLD OUT success with much needed money being raised towards the $3.6 million $ goal for the United Way Oakville.
SOLD OUT with over 400 people attending, arriving red carpet ready dressed in their holiday attire. In case you missed it The Wine Ladies TV was there to capture it all.
Many thanks to Liaison College Oakville and the fabulous students that prepared the most exquisite food and to Jackie Connolly for the fabulous decor. A memorable evening where the martinis flowed, the wine and beer pleased everyone’s palates all the while taking in the stunning holiday décor and holiday fashions.
Everyone had an amazing time. The entertainment rocked the room resulting in everyone kicking up their heels and dancing the night away. We would like to thank everyone that made it possible, including the volunteers and the very generous sponsors.
Our Sponsors:
GOLD: Chisholm Educational Centre, Mary T. Cardamone Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage, Liaison College
SILVER: Tag #5 Vodka, Cameron’s Brewing Company, Colio Lake & River Wines, William J. Macleod Barrister and Solicitor, Briarwood Cosmetic Surgical Centre, Jackie Connolly Interior Decorator, Otello’s, Splendour & Spice, IGita, Nzyme, Gem Limousine,
BRONZE: Sheddon Physiotherapy and Sports Clinic Sports, Dr. Elliott Berr and Dr. Teresa Caplice, State Farm Darryl R Demille, La Strada fine espresso machines, Jonathan Quinn for men, Silkeborg, Many Faces, In Beauty Med SPA, 21 Minutes to Fit, Peter Bregg Images and Bella Fiore
We would like to thank everyone who came out.
Buy Your Tickets.The Wine Ladies Holiday Special in support of the United Way, Nov 11th, 2010
3rd Annual Prosperity Ball, Saturday, November 27th , 2010
Support New Beginnings at the 3rd annual Prosperity Ball. Improving one family at a time. The New Beginnings Support Program is a charitable agency that has been working in the community to help improve the quality of lives of women and children who need assistance. The charity was recently devastated by a flood in their offices that destroyed everything, this is a recovery ball to get them back on their feet so that they can continue to improve of lives of women and children who need assistance. http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/life/family/article/91764–local-charity-loses-year-s-worth-of-donations-in-flood Join us as we host this wonderful evening along with special guest speaker the Honourable Gerard Kennedy, legendry singer and songwriter Liberty Silver and performance by JUNO nominee Sarina Paris. For tickets Click Here. For our guests, please include the discount code, FRIENDS, to receive $50.00 off your tickets; which brings the ticket price to $75.00.