Cinco de Mayo

On this week’s radio show, we celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

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Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

On today’s 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.


Listen to our 1st guest Diego Espinosa from the Consul General of Mexico at 6:50 minutes into the show.

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This week’s episode….Episode #20  (WL-04-12-2015)

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo May 5th,2015

Next up after that, 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!
Quick, Easy and Simply Delicious White Fish

Quick, Easy and Simply Delicious White Fish

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

 

 Did you say lime?  We love anything lime! Especially when paired in a cocktail with an ultra premium Tequila like Patron for example! Which brings us to our next guest…who will give us the scoop, talk about the  myths and the truths on Mexico’s national spirit, one of the fastest growing spirits in North America the Director of Brand Education, for Patron Tequila, the number one ultra premium tequila in the world, Chris Spake will join us.

Listen to Chris Spake at 30:35 minutes into the show.

 View Patrón Reposado recipes

View Silver Patrón recipes

View Anejo Patrón recipes.

View Patrón Citronage Recipes

Incredible unique beers from a bold little northern brewery.
Finally, we’ll top off the show chatting with a local brewery located in the highlands of Ontario, about their specialty beers, one of which is aged in old tequila barrels, and we’ll also hear all about the very exciting crowd funding venture they are doing and how you can be a part of the craft beer biz! Dwayne Wanner, the Founder of Highlander Brew Co. will join us.
Highlander has expanded its line with the addition of Blacksmith Smoked Porter, Lion Grass and Centurion, as well as a number of seasonal and collaboration beers.

Go to the New Brewery age for details, and please visit our Indiegogo Campaign Page to become a part of this exciting project!

Whether you contribute to our campaign or not – and we hope you will – there other ways to help out:
• Help spread the word about Highlander Brew Co. and our campaign.
• Buy our current beer offerings at your local Ontario LCBO, or at your Beer Store in the GTA.
• Visit us at the brewery or one of our many events throughout the year.

The Four Special Beers We are Making for You

These four unique beers in special 750ml bottles are our special thank you.

An Evening with Luca Speri – Alioli Ristorante – The Wine Ladies – May 13th, 2015

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Luca Speri will lead us through a tasting of four of the Speri Viticoltori

Luca Speri will lead us through a tasting of four of the Speri Viticoltori

Join us May 13th for an exquisite evening of spectacular cuisine, incredible wines and an amazing night at the fabulous Alioli Ristorante  in Mississauga,Ontario.


To RSVP: Please call Alioli Ristorante and tell them The Wine Ladies sent you. Space is limited.Tickets $125.00 each.Taxes and gratuities extra.
(905) 281-1122

Alioli Ristorante  in Mississauga,Ontario

Alioli Ristorante  in Mississauga,Ontario

Since 1996, your hosts Massimo,Gianni, Alireza and their friendly professional staff have been welcoming guests and serving contemporary Italian cuisine set in an elegant, yet understated dining area.May 13th will be a vinous and culinary adventure to remember as they welcome Luca Speri of Speri Viticoltori of Valpolicella.With over 100 years of meticulous attention to the vineyards, Speri’s wine exhibits great flair its own unique and unmistakable style.

Luca Speri will lead us through a tasting of four of the Speri Viticoltori

Fabulous Finds For Foodies

Fabulous Finds For Foodies

 Alioli Ristorante this month’s The Wine Ladies Fabulous Finds For Foodies.

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Tu Casa…fine dining, award winning wine list, fabulous food, our neighborhood discovery. Fabulous Finds For Foodies

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Executive and Celebrity Chef JohnRoss Woodland explains the delicious appetizers we are about to try.

Executive and Celebrity Chef JohnRoss Woodland explains the delicious appetizers we are about to try.

Wine list boasting over 340 labels

White table cloths,fine dining and a superb wine list is the name of the game here at Tu Casa Fine Dining. Tu Casa means “home” and that is how you feel when you arrive here with the friendly, professional welcome you get at Tu Casa. Although definitely fine dining, its more about a relaxed dining experience with a worldly menu and an award winning wine list boasting over 340 labels, this charming neighborhood restaurant offers a friendly, intimate, superb culinary experience.

The kitchen is headed up by a young chef who’s passion for food is infectious.

Chef JohnRoss Woodland ,although just only 24 years of age has a command of the culinary arts way beyond his years. So much so that he recently took home the top prize on Food Network’s hit show Chopped Canada. Scanning the menu you will see that this chef has an imagination and whimsy that will make your dining experience super special from  the “singing oysters from the sea” to the Carrot Cake served in a clay pot. Chef JohnRoss says he wants his patrons  “to capture a glimpse into my life with every plate. Whether it be the salt cod fritters from my stay in New England, my take on s’mores from my childhood, or my baked potato risotto from my current adventures. I want them to experience the passion of our kitchen in every bite.”

Executive and Celebrity Chef JohnRoss Woodland

Executive and Celebrity Chef JohnRoss Woodland

 Chef JohnRoss was nominated for the James Beard Rising Star Award and as one of 30 top Canadian chefs under 30.

Listen to Chef JohnRoss on The Wine Ladies radio show ( interview at 34:36 minutes)

 

Besides the extraordinary array of options on the regular menu including the delightful appetizers we enjoyed like the succulent Scallop and Pork Belly consumed by Georgia or the dramatically presented Tuna Two Ways served up to Susanne you can also opt for the special Chef’s Tasting Menu.

Sea Scallops and Pork Belly

Tuna Two Ways

Tuna Two Ways

Tuna Two Ways

With a 24 hour notice for a reservation why not try the Chef’s Tasting Menu, “La Vie” where the chef will create a 7 course mini tasting menu especially for you. He’ll shop local ingredients at the local Farmers Market and create something unique just for you. And why not, top that off with a wine pairing with each course?

Tu Casa Fine Dining features a list of over 100 single malt scotchs, with regular Scotch and food pairing evenings!

And if you love wine, you are going to love this.Tu Casa has won the The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence the past 2 years running with over 340 wine labels offered. And Dale, who runs the front of house philosophy is to offer these wines at a very reasonable price. So that you may explore a wine journey to match your dining experience. And for those of you that love something other than wine, unbelievable as that may be. Tu Casa Fine Dining features a list of over 100 single malt scotchs, with regular Scotch and food pairing evenings!

Scotch and food pairing evenings

Scotch and food pairing evenings

WIN a $100.00 gift certificate to Tu Casa Fine Dining.

Tweet: @TheWineLadies Enter me WIN $100.00 gift cert  @TuCasaDining #FabulousFindsForFoodies over 100 single malt scotch!

For details!

Stop in for a beverage after work. Tu Casa also offers 1/2 price martinis and $10.00 appetizers week days, 3:00pm-6:00pm or Saturday’s 5:00pm-6:00pm.

We’ll be ringing in 2015 at Tu Casa this year. For just $125.00 per person with a limo ride included you can ‘t go wrong! We love this spot and it truly is a FABULOUS FIND FOR FOODIES!!

R.S.V.P 905-271-9898

Our Dining Experience!

Georgia’s Appetizer: Scallop and Pork Belly

Carrot and Honey Puree, Citrus segments, Almonds, Endives,and Coriander

Susanne’s Appetizer: Tuna Two Ways

Gently Seared with Pickled Ginger, Wasabi and Tartare, with Sesame Aioli

Shared Entrees: Ontario Lamb Two Ways

Herb Crusted Saddle and Roasted Leg with Eggplant Puree Ratatouille Terrine , Green Beans, Pine Nuts, Micro Basil, and Balsamic Scented Jus

Dessert: Carrot Cake (our way)

Cream cheese icing, candied baby carrot, carrot liquid,edible flowers, and carrot cake “soil”, served in a clay pot.

 

We’ve got Rock Stars! Of the kitchen that is…Celebrity chefs are the new rock stars

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Be a witness to a dynamic display of culinary arts at Delta Meadowvale’s Chef Wars competition.

The event to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Mississauga on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Guests will dine on a gourmet five course menu. The menu inspired by Delta Meadowvale’s Executive Chef Andrew Nelson and Personal Chef Solutions’ Owner and Head Chef Terry Port.

The chefs will entertain guests with a live cooking experience. A secret ingredient will be revealed and incorporated in each course. A panel of judges including The Wine Ladies and Chopped Canada winner Chef JohnRoss Woodland will evaluate each dish on presentation, taste, and creativity.

On this week’s radio show…
Chef Wars! Chopped Canada’s Celebrity Chef and Judge Roger Mooking.

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Coming up on today’s show, we’ve got Rock Stars!

Of  the kitchen that is…. Celebrity chefs today are the new rock stars, with so many cooking shows on the air from Hells Kitchen, to Iron Chef and one of our faves, CHOPPED Canada our daily diet excuse the pun is consumed with celebrity chefs, their talent and the dishing out of critiques.

 And speaking of critiques, we, The Wine Ladies have  been asked to be Celebrity Judges for Chef Wars, a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity whereby just like in the TV show CHOPPED Canada, two accomplished chefs, in this case, Chef Andrew Nelson of the Delta Meadowvale Hotel as well as Chef Terry Port, of Personal Chef Solutions will vie for THE winning TITLE creating a fabulous menu using secret ingredients.

And as celebrity judges, we thought we’d reach out for some advice and why not go to the best of the best!

Joining us on the show, Celebrity chef extraordinaire,television host,judge on CHOPPED Canada, cookbook author, and an award winning recording artist,Celebrity Chef Roger Mooking. 

 Also joining us Executive Chef JohnRoss Woodland, who traded in his hockey skates for chopping knives as he trained to become a professional chef that lead him to fame as a recent winner of CHOPPED Canada winning $10,000 in prize money, and as it happens Roger Mooking was one of the judges that helped make that happen!

 We’ll be sure to get a lot of advice from these guys for not only ourselves being judges but also for our next guest Executive Chef Andrew Nelson of the Delta Meadowvale Hotel who is one of the two chefs competing at the CHEF WARS event! Andrew has quite a lineup of awards already attached to his name, so a formidable opponent he will be for sure.

 All this excitement and competition will be to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Mississauga. Habitat offers a hand up, not a hand out and helps make homes a reality for families in need. Mark Jambrovic, Event Manager, joins us to share all of this with us. It’s going to be a great show.

BRAND NEW SHOWS every Monday at 10:00 am and Wednesday at 2:00 pm
or listen ON DEMAND on line anytime.

 BRAND NEW SHOWS every Monday at 10:00 am and Wednesday at 2:00 pm
or listen ON DEMAND on line anytime.

Celebrity Chef Roger Mooking a reoccurring judge on Chopped Canada, which premiered to an all-time audience record high for Food Network Canada joins The Wine Ladies on the radio show  with a little advise on how to best be a Food Judge for Chef Wars! Hear what he has to say! Thanks Roger for your help!

 

Habitat for Humanity Mississauga builds simple, decent houses which are sold to partner families.

Sold at no profit and financed with affordable, no-interest mortgages geared to the partner family’s income. Habitat for Humanity homes help families avoid making impossible choices between rent and other basic necessities such as proper food, education, and medical expenses . It is a hand up not a hand out program relying on donations and in-kind contributions from all facets of the community.  Monthly mortgage payments are contributed to a revolving fund which is used to provide more affordable homes. For more information please visit habitatmississauga.ca.

Chef War Judge….. Chopped Canada’s JohnRoss Woodland as featured in Good Life Mississauga Fine Living Magazine.

Chef War Judge’s….. The Wine Ladies  as featured in Celebrity Dinner Date with Kathryn Kates in Good Life Mississauga Fine Living Magazine

Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2012

Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Healthy living, from the plate to the glass to the strong and sexy body!EMERGE Lifestyle and Fitness.

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This healthy, speedy BBQ dish, dishes up huge flavour and packs a punch with secret ingredient that keeps you young! Personal trainer and guru Darrin Robinson of EMERGE Lifestyle grills up a super dish that includes a glass of wine too… a skinny wine that delivers big on taste, little in calories!

Personal trainer and guru Darrin Robinson of EMERGE Lifestyle grills up a super dish that includes a glass of wine too

Personal trainer and guru Darrin Robinson of EMERGE Lifestyle grills up a super dish that includes a glass of wine too.

On this week’s radio show…
Healthy living, from the plate to the glass to the strong and sexy body!

BRAND NEW SHOWS every Monday at 10:00 am and Wednesday at 2:00 pm
or listen ON DEMAND on line anytime.

On this weeks radio show “getting the skinny” on skinny low cal wines. A huge trend we are seeing these days.We’ll be chatting with  brand manager Sarah  Ripley for Skinny Grape wines, plus getting the dish on delish healthy recipes with Personal trainer, Performance Nutrition Specialist and Chef, Darrin Robinson.

Darrin is our personal trainer and founder of EMERGE Lifestyle and Fitness Training who says,thank -god,yes, to a glass of wine is  A-OK from time to time.

And also joining the three of us, in the 2nd half of the show Michael Ryan Thibodeau, Michael is the CEO of Fitness STAR International an incredible fitness oriented organization that also hosts competitions for all ages!  Of which Darrin is the Head Judge and Vice President.

And finally in our last segment, calling in from California, we focus back on the grape. Paul Novak, CEO of the company WholeVine, where the pomace is turned into an array of golden nutritional foods…hmm hmm… .BE sure to stay with us, so much coming up this hour.


Canada’s first low calorie wine is here

It’s bursting with flavour that’s nothing short of fabulous! At only 80 calories per glass (142 mL), you can really have it all! Available in 4 amazing varietals – Chardonnay,Shiraz, Pinot Grigio and Rosé. These low-calorie wines pair beautifully with your favourite foods and still fit perfectly into health and calorie conscious lifestyles. Now you can have your cake, and a glass of wine too!

WholeVineTM Culinary Grapeseed Oil

Don’t confuse our oils with ones you’ve used in the past.

Welcome to a new kind of grape seed oil that we call our “culinary” oil because it imparts natural flavor character to your favorite dishes. All WholeVine grapeseed oils are crafted pure, so there’s no need for refining. Each has a distinguishable varietal character, in the same way that wine’s character can be distinguished by varietal.

Joining the three of us, in the 2nd half of the show Michael Ryan Thibodeau.

Michael is the CEO of Fitness STAR International an incredible fitness oriented organization that also hosts competitions for all ages!

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Domaine Le Grand Retour Plan de Dieu 2011, Susanne’s Wine Pick.

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