Finca Hispana wine tasting Carmen Restaurant, Toronto.

On this week’s Audio Podcast…Finca Hispana,Rioja,Spain

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Join us June 30th, 2016 for Pintxos with Finca Hispana at restaurant Mercat del Carmen, Toronto. An evening of wine and food pairing featuring Peter Deutsch of Finca Hispana. A relaxed and fun Spanish style evening of wine and amazing pintxos. For more information.  

And in our final segment, back to the grape, in its original state as a delectable table wine, in this case from the famous wine producing region of Rioja, Spain.

The house is Finca Hispana, a multi generational wine producer with vineyards located in the heart of Rioja. We’ll welcome Peter Deutch President Vindemia to join us and share the Finca Hispana story, talk a bit about the region and a super event he has coming up right here in Toronto, June 30, 2016.

On this week’s radio show…A salute to the glorious grape and beyond, from the table, to the fortified spirit, to the jewel of Spain, Rioja

EPISODE 47

We’ll start with our salute to the glorious grape, but beyond the grape as a table wine rather the role it plays in a variety of spirits of which there are many. Examples such as Pisco from Peru, Cognac from Cognac, Grappa traditionally from Italy…or as a  fortified wine like Port from Portugal and of one of the jewels of Spain, Sherry.

Listen to Peter Deutch at 39:20 minutes into the show.

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Danylo Mielnik, Executive Chef Ovest Cucina E Vineria.

If you love Italian food you are going to love Ovest Cucina E Vineria!

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Danylo Mielnik, Executive Chef Ovest Cucina E Vineria.

Danylo Mielnik, Executive Chef Ovest Cucina E Vineria.

And if you are anywhere near King and Bathurst streets in our fair city of Toronto, don’t miss out on the restaurant Ovest Cucina E Vineria. We love Italian food, always a fave. But here the Executive Chef Danylo Mielnik, is a rock star with traditional and authentic Italian dishes. This chef is hitting new heights with creative, delectable twists leaving you begging for more! Chef Mielnik, will join us. What’s new and exciting on the chef’s menu? Why are people flocking to Ovest?Find out why in our second segment.

Listen to Danylo Mielnik at 31:00 minutes in the show

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On this week’s radio show…

Lavish lifestyle with prize Pitars Prosecco, Preferred Magazine and Executive Chef from OVEST.

Coming up on our show today, one of Italy’s many claims to fame, is of course their very own sparkling wine. Growing in popularity day by day. Not only is it a wine, but it is a place and it is a grape. There is a bit of confusion out there about this delightful and delicious bubbly. It is Prosecco.

Episode 46: Pitars Prosecco;Nicola Pittaro, Danylo Mielnik, Carlo Greco

There is much more to this bubbly, with an interesting history, than many might know. So in our first segment we are excited to share with everyone today a very special winery, located in the Friuli region in northeastern Italy, the wine Castel Pitars winery.

Pitars Winery

Here is a wine producer that dates back to 1510, steeped in tradition, now run by four brothers producing an exciting array of wines, along with their Prosecco, wines of indigenous grapes, international varietals and unique blends.

Pitars family

Pitars Prosecco DOC, Susanne’s Wine Pick

 

Carolyn Robb with her two daughters, Lucy and Mandy

The Royal Touch. A Simply Stunning Home Cooking From A Royal Chef, Carolyn Robb.

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 We’ll kick off this trio of fabulous females. Our first guest will be calling in from the United Kingdom! It so happens that this April is the Queen’s 90th Birthday. We will be welcoming Executive Chef Carolyn Robb to the show. Carolyn was the Personal Chef to The Royal Highness Prince Charles and Princess of Wales, Prince William and Prince Harry for ten years.

Listen to Carolyn Robb at 6:30 minutes into the show.

Carolyn  has many exciting tales to tell of her time in Kensington Palace and will share some of her special recipes suited for special occasions available in her new cookbook, THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

A woman of so many accomplishments, she is also a triathlon athlete, single mom and more.Carolyn personifies International Woman’s Day.

THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

Carolyn has many exciting tales to tell of her time in Kensington Palace and will share some of her special recipes suited for special occasions available in her new cookbook,THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

A woman of so many accomplishments, she is also a triathlon athlete, single mom, and more, Carolyn personifies International Woman’s Day.

THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

THE ROYAL TOUCH; Simply Stunning Home Cooking From a Royal Chef.

Chocolate Biscuit Cake from Carolyn Robb The Royal Touch

Chocolate Biscuit Cake from Carolyn Robb The Royal Touch

 The Royal Chocolate Biscuit Cake a favourite of TRH Prince William and Prince Harry childhood. This cake  was the official groom’s cake for the royal wedding!

On this week’s radio show…

Celebrate International Woman’s Day with us!

Episode 42

We have a fantastic show for you today all in Celebration of International Women’s Day. The day  is coming up on March 8th.  International Women’s Day was officially launched in 1911 and today over 100 years later IWD is celebrated around the world with 1000’s of events taking place honouring women everywhere for their various achievements. So we thought we want to be a part of that too. So today we’re going to welcome three fantastic ladies to the show, each bringing something unique and different to the table. First off, from Royalty, yes as in the Royal Highness  Prince William and Prince Harry. You won’t want to miss that. Up next, a pioneering award winning winemaker to a very special brand of wine specifically designed for us ladies!

Meet Vina Santa Rita’s acclaimed winemaker Cecilia Torres Salinas, International Woman’s Day

Chef Tony Ferreria joins us with “3 way corn” all made on Himalayan Salt Stones of My Gourmet Cooking

Chef Tony Ferreria joins us with “3 way corn” all made on Himalayan Salt Stones of My Gourmet Cooking

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Coming up next, talking about local bounty, when we were growing up mile high stalks and stalks of corn on the cob climbing up the wall in our backyard? Our Dad always planted corn on the cob and we couldn’t wait until it was ready!
Chef Tony Ferreria  joins us with “3 way corn”. All cooked using Himalayan Salt Stones.

Chef Tony Ferreria  joins us with “3 way corn”. All cooked using Himalayan Salt Stones.

Our next guest Chef Tony Ferreria  joins us with “3 way corn”. Three (3) amazing recipes all using fresh corn on the cob as the key ingredient. Unique how, you might ask? All cooked using Himalayan Salt Stones, a very versatile and healthy way to cook, grill or even bake. Chef Tony, is the Regional Sales Manager for My Gourmet and a regular guest on the show. We can’t wait to see what he has come up with for us today using our fave corn on the cob!

Himalayan Salt Stones by My Gourmet.

Himalayan Salt Stones by My Gourmet.

Home Hardware, Himalayan Salt Stones.

Home Hardware, Himalayan Salt Stones.

On this week’s radio show…

EPISODE 30

Celebrating local summer bounty and bubbly and masterly crafted small batch spirits!

We are in the month of August, the middle of summer and as lovers of food, great food, wine and drink… like most everybody, one our most favorite things about the summer is all the fresh, amazing local produce we get to enjoy here in Ontario.

And so today’s show is all about celebrating our summer and our fresh, local bounty with a few knock out recipes, a very unique and special bubbly, and some local small batch masterly crafted spirits and cocktails.

Be sure to check out the restaurant Amore Trattoria located at 2425 Yonge St. Toronto. They bake their pizza in a oven lined with My Gourmet Himalayan Salt Stone. Scrumptious!Taste the difference.
 

 
Three great corn recipes created by Chef Tony using Himalayan Salt Stones.
Chris and Pete Neal, Neal Brothers Foods

On this week’s audio podcast…Neal Brothers Foods summer snacks perfect for the cottage, BBQ or patio!

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 We welcome Chris Neal, co-founder along with his brother Pete of Neal Brothers Foods, focused on all natural and organic foods. Chris has a lineup of snack ideas, recipes, some unconventional, get creative folks to pair with your patio drinks!!

Listen to Chris Neal at 15:15 minutes into the show

The perfect pairing… Neal Brothers Foods Srirachup Kettle Chips created by celebrity chef Chuck Hughes and the brothers combining the sweetness of ketchup with the spice of Sriracha chili sauce and Mill Street 100th Meridian Organic Amber Lager all natural on organic and all natural.

WIN $100.00 Neal Brothers Foods tote bag filled to the top with Neal Brothers Foods goodies and snacks!

On this week’s radio show…

Summer cocktails, beers and wines…dish it up! Lindeman’s 1000 Moments Of Sunshine. Sip and Sleuth to Win – $100.00 Neal Brothers Foods tote bag filled with goodies and snacks.

We are well into the throws of summer and we hope you are all enjoying a little summer fun, whether at the cottage, on a beach or maybe on your patio or wherever you are. On today’s show we are going to share with you some spectacular summer drinks, cocktails, wines, super craft beers and snacks to help make your vaca days even that much more delicious!

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Happy Canada Day

Happy Canada Day! Scottish Ale and Lamb Burgers a perfect match! Highlander Brew Company.

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Highlander Brew Company 

Highlander Brew Company

We’ll top off the show as promised chatting about  another one of our Canadian favorites, a must have for any Canada Day celebration, a delicious refreshing cool glass of local beer, chock full of flavor and all natural!

Highlander Brew Company Dwayne Wanner

Highlander Brew Company Dwayne Wanner

We welcome back the founder of Highlander Brew Company Dwayne Wanner a he shares his faves for Canada Day.

Listen to Dwayne Wanner at 53:49 minutes into the show!

Happy Canada Day! 

Episode 26

Introducing our new weekly radio segment SIP and SLEUTH To Win!

We have a super show lined up for you today, with Canada Day around the corner and a fabulous lineup of guests,all connected in someway to our fabulous country celebrating its 138thbirthday.

PLUS we are also really excited about introducing a brand new segment to our show SIP and SLEUTH To Win!!! 

Click here to enter and win a Himalayan Salt Stone Set with Tray valued at $99.99.

Highlander Brew Company

Highlander Brew Company

Celebrate Canada Day with a Caesar made with Iceberg Vodka!

Salt Stone Grilled Collingwood Whisky and Maple Glazed Salmon served with a glass of Collingwood Whisky.

What will be on the grill and on your plate for your Canada Day celebration? Why not BBQ on Himalayan salt stones for fab flavour, ease and great style.

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Himalayan Salt Stone

Himalayan Salt Stone

In our second segment,what will be on the grill and on your plate for your Canada Day celebration? Super easy scrumptious recipe ideas coming your way with the Salt Ambassador Philip Allen for My Gourmet, BBQing on Himalayan salt stones for fab flavor,ease and great style.

Listen to Philip at 20:06 minutes into the show!

Himalayan Salt Stone Set with Tray

Himalayan Salt Stone Set with Tray

Himalayan Salt 3-Stone Set

Himalayan Salt 3-Stone Set

 Happy Canada Day!

EPISODE 26

Introducing our new weekly radio segment SIP and SLEUTH To Win!

We have a super show lined up for you today, with Canada Day around the corner and a fabulous lineup of guests,all connected in someway to our fabulous country celebrating its 138th birthday. PLUS we are also really excited about introducing a brand new segment to our show SIP and SLEUTH To Win!!!

Click here to enter and win a Himalayan Salt Stone Set with Tray valued at $99.99.

Happy Canada Day

Happy Canada Day

Salt Stone Grilled Collingwood Whisky and Maple Glazed Salmon served with a glass of Collingwood Whisky.

Salt Stone Grilled Collingwood Whisky and Maple Glazed Salmon served with a glass of Collingwood Whisky.

Himalayan Salt Stone Rosemary Lamb Burgers with caramelized shallots and garlic served with Highlander Scottish Pale Ale BBQ sauce, Tzatziki and charred grape tomatoes.

Himalayan Salt Stone Rosemary Lamb Burgers with caramelized shallots and garlic
served with Highlander Scottish Pale Ale BBQ sauce, Tzatziki and charred grape tomatoes.

The Ultimate Canadian Drink...The Bloody Caesar invented in Calgary, Alberta made with Iceberg Vodka made in Newfoundland.Over 350 million Caesars are consumed annually. The perfect pairing Himalayan Salt Block Grilled Chipotle Lime Shrimp and a classic Caesar rimmed with a Chipotle, Lime & Himalayan salt blend.BBQ seasoned Iceberg Vodka Bloody Caesar

The Ultimate Canadian Drink…The Bloody Caesar invented in Calgary, Alberta made with Iceberg Vodka made in Newfoundland.Over 350 million Caesars are consumed annually.
The perfect pairing Himalayan Salt Block Grilled Chipotle Lime Shrimp and a classic Caesar rimmed with a Chipotle, Lime & Himalayan salt blend.BBQ seasoned Iceberg Vodka Bloody Caesar

Happy Father's Day wine

On this week’s audio podcast..Happy Father’s Day! Pete Neal of Neal Brothers Foods shares ideas your Dad will love!

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There are all kinds of Father’s out there from the adventurist, who is always willing to try something new, to the technophile who is a bonafide techo gadget freak  or the charismatic Dad, who loves to be the center of attention.

What kind of  Dad do you have???

We have something that will sure to satisfy even the most discerning Dads… starting with the food… Joining us at the top of the show, returning guest Pete Neal of Neal Brothers Foods and he will be sharing the spotlight and great father’s Days food ideas with his daughter Hanna.

Neal Brothers Foods

Neal Brothers Foods

So we’ll kick off the show chatting with one of our regular guests Pete Neal, Pete is the co-founder along with his brother Chris of Neal Brothers Foods, a father himself, Pete and his daughter Hannah will join us with a host of scrumptious suggestions and recipes for you to enjoy this Father’s Day.

Listen to Pete Neal and his daughter Hannah at 7:20 minutes into the show.

Maple Bacon or Srirachup Kettle Cooked Chips

Maple Bacon or Srirachup Kettle Cooked Chips

What’s a perfect snack pairing for this Father’s Day? Neal Brothers Foods Maple Bacon or Srirachup Kettle Cooked Chips with Muskoka Brewery Cream Ale.

OR

Neal Brothers Foods Multigrain Nuggets

Neal Brothers Foods Multigrain Nuggets

Perhaps Scotch is more your preference, the perfect pairing for Dad this Sunday, Neal Brothers Foods Multigrain Nuggets with a glass of Ardbeg Ten Year Old Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky!

Father’s Day is a day to spend with family and in our family…

We love to cook together and create simple yet delicious dishes for the family to enjoy”, says Pete Neal. “We love making tacos and the beauty of cooking up tacos is you can add any toppings you want”.according to Pete. We make sure to prep various veggies, cheeses, meat/fish and add our favorite Neal Brothers toppings. Then to the mix, lime mayo, sriracha mayo, tomatillo salsa, habanero salsa or even our sweet and smokey BBQ sauce is a nice addition to a chicken or beef taco.”

Neal Brothers Foods favourite combinations:White fish tacos with lime mayo and fresh greens and red cabbage, Chicken tacos with a splash of habanero salsa and avocado, BBQ beef tacos with crushed BBQ kettle chips or srirachup chips on top!

On this week’s radio show…Happy Father’s Day

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Calling all Dads out there.This show is for you! We have you covered  for your special day Fathers Day!

Coming up, we’re going to talk about what might be some of your favourite things. Like lip smacking delicious, bold burgers or crunchy flavour filled spicy taco. Or to quench your thirst how about a small batch craft beer chock full of flour. No additives, all natural, just 100% pure delicious.
Or straight from the small, rugged and remote Scottish island of Islay comes the authentic premium single malt Scotch whisky,a wee dram for you lads perhaps?
And for the fine wine, food and film buff we bring you the 2nd annual Niagara Integrated Film Festival, taking place on Father’s Day weekend where you can choose from a plethora of wine tasting dinners, movie premiers, short film screenings, and much more!

And finally the tables are turned on The Wine Ladies when we are interviewed by Laura Wolfe a student who is studying the art of social media and blogging. We give her our thoughts on social media!Alright so its time now to salute all the Dads out there, Happy Father’s Day, lets start!!!

Tony Ferreria, Regional Sales Manager for My Gourmet

On this week’s audio podcast…Cooking with Himalayan Salt Stones for healthier, faster and delicious food.

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We move on to food, glorious food! So you have the perfect rosé, but you’re getting a little hungry. What to pair with your rose? We are going to introduce you to a very cool tool, or cooking style,using pale pink Himalayan Salt Stones mined from the mountains, for healthier, faster, delicious dishes.

Tony Ferreria, Regional Sales Manager for My Gourmet

Tony Ferreria, Regional Sales Manager for My Gourmet

You can grill on it, serve on it, chill on it,even bake on it ! Tony Ferreria, Regional Sales Manager for My Gourmet joins us, tell us all about it and shares a few knock out recipes to enjoy with your pink drink!

Listen to Tony Ferreria at 15:50 minutes into the show.

Rose wine

Rose wine

On this week’s audio podcast…

Everything is coming up Rosé …Think pink when you grab a drink!

Episode 30

Rosés are one of the hottest trends in wine,enjoying huge growth in popularity and are definitely getting the respect they are due.Gone are the days of super sweet and sappy pink rosés. Now when you think pink, think crisp,dry,fruity,delicious and well made wines from most wine growing regions around the world.And so today we salute rosé. It is the perfect time with the warm weather upon us, and to learn more about what makes pink the perfect drink for summer enjoyment and beyond.

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Remy Pannier Rosé d’Anjou is the #1 selling rosé in Ontario! Find out why on The Wine Ladies audio podcast….

Chris and Pete Neal, Neal Brothers Foods

Happy Cinco de “Neal Brothers Foods” Mayo! Catch them on The Wine Ladies Audio Podcast.

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We’ll be chatting with Pete Neal, Co-founder and owner, with his brother Chris, of Neal Brothers Foods. Founded in 1988, these brothers have a long standing commitment to healthy, organic, delicious and sometimes daring foods.

We’ll introduce you to some healthy snack foods and fabulous Mexican inspired recipes using unique and delicious condiments. Such as Neal Brother’s all natural, gluten free zesty lime mayonnaise.

Chris and Pete Neal

Listen to Pete Neal at 18:26 minutes into the show.

Looking for a fun and delicious way to celebrate Cinco de “Mayo” (pun intended) this year? Try this creamy lime slaw made with Neal Brothers all natural lime mayo. It’s simply delicious – bursting with colour and lime flavour!
Lots of great recipes!
 

Happy Cinco de “Neal Brothers” Mayo! Four delicious flavours (Classic, Truffle, Sriracha and Lime)

 

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On this week’s radio show our focus will be Mexico as a tribute to Mexico’s national holiday “Cinco de Mayo”

which is just around the corner, about to celebrate its 153rd anniversary. The 5th of May is a very special day for Mexico, Its a great tale of battle and of triumph, and is commemorated not only in Mexico but many other places around the world with events, food, drink,parades and much more

So… to Mexico! And to start things off get ready for a little history, perhaps a little mystery, and then  a move to the present day, and of much that this fabulous country has to offer.

Episode #20  (WL-04-12-2015)