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Sweet Hibiscus Flower Rosé Brut

I thought it would be nice to support a Canadian wine. Blue Mountain is one of my favorite wineries out of BC. Blue Mountain is always available thru JWebb, Metro Vino and the Kensington Wine Market. Here’s a featured cocktail to consider for your wedding reception.
Sweet Hibiscus Flower Rosé Brut
To serve:
Blue Mountain – Rosé Brut [...]

Also posted in Volume 7, Issue 3 2010, Weekly Scoop | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Plan Your Perfect Wedding Now

You’re getting married next summer. Think it’s a little early to plan your perfect wedding? Think again. Venues and caterers are already booking up.
But before you charge out to book a hall, order flowers and create the ultimate in wedding menus, we suggest you sit down, take a deep breath and look at the bigger [...]

Also posted in Events, Volume 7, Issue 3 2010, Weekly Scoop | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Citrus Marinated Chicken Breast with Minted Fruit Salsa

This light and delicious summer meal serves 6.
Ingredients for Chicken:
6 x 5oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
juice and zest of 1 lemon
juice and zest of 1 lime
juice and zest of 1 orange
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients for Minted Fruit Salsa:
1/8 cup small diced mango fresh
1/8 cup small diced pineapple fresh
10 strawberries [...]

Also posted in Volume 7, Issue 2 2010, Weekly Scoop | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How to Throw a Summer Party

So you’re planning to throw a summer party.
And, of course, you want your summer party to be a huge success.
Good news – that’s completely doable. But to throw a summer party that’s guaranteed to wow your guests and leave a lasting impression, you’ll need to get organized.
We have a few helpful hints on how to [...]

Also posted in Volume 7, Issue 2 2010, Weekly Scoop | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Antipasto Muffuletta Sandwich

The ultimate in eggplant sandwiches, it’s healthy and incredibly tasty.  Enjoy!
Yield: 8-10 portions
Ingredients
1 large round crusty bread
Filling
3  red onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp  sugar
1-2 tbsp  Extra Virgin olive oil
12 rounds  grilled eggplant
½ cup  fresh mint leaves
20 rounds grilled zucchini
1 cup arugula
20 tomato halves, oven roasted
1 bunch thyme
½ c  basil leaves
250 g  goat cheese
20  pieces grilled red peppers, sea salt and cracked black pepper
 Method
Cut the top [...]

Also posted in Volume 7, Issue 1 2010, Weekly Scoop | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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