Duck is one of my very favourite meats and certainly my favourite form of fowl. I know some people have the same aversion to this fine feathered creature as they do to lamb, rabbit, and venison — the four of which would be my holy trinity of proteins if they weren’t actually a quartet. I…
Bogle Vineyards Petite Sirah (2011)
As soon as I pulled the cork from this wine, the nose had me on a knee offering the marriage of my lips. Big and full, there was a strength in the vapours that pulled a deep, dark ripe cherry filled with a bit of spice (pepper and mace?) and chocolate mixed with dark raspberry….
A Study in Yellow ~ No. 6: Ben’s Paw Prints
“A Study in Yellow #6: Ben’s Paw Prints” Paw prints into my heart Dancing in the fresh snow Muddied upon upon the floor following you everywhere A mark against a window Swatted on my face your pads pulse with life Grasping tight a toy Digging into my denim jeans holding on…
A Study in Yellow ~ No.5: Butter
“A Study in Yellow #5: Butter” This was a flower that filled my grandmother with love and no matter her age, she always beamed as bright as the flower itself when she spied the first ones of spring. And so I grew up with this flower as the symbol of new beginnings, of the rebirth…
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Pumpkin-Seed Praline and Maple-Coconut Cream
It only seemed appropriate that in a series devoted to the colour “Yellow” that I include a new recipe in this as well. Food prepared beautifully is a most edible art and one that will evoke emotions and feelings as pronounced as any fine art … and there was something intensely beautiful and something intensely…
A Study in Yellow ~ No. 3: Sunshine
“A Study in Yellow #3: Sunshine” Through a window Water colours splash Touch my lips Wash my eyes Autumn grass is born Rusted and gold Pulled from sunshine bright. All text and images © Dale Schierbeck See more of others’ submissions to the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge on “Yellow.”
A Study in Yellow ~ No. 2: Bonfire
“A Study in Yellow #2: Bonfire” Your tresses fly in the night Caught in wind They warm me tight Touch my skin Yellow burns to white. All text and images © Dale Schierbeck See more of others submissions to the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge on “Yellow.”
A Study in Yellow #1: Echinacea
“A Study in Yellow #1: Echinacea” Sunshine on stem Reaching for a season Fertile for a reason Yellow in my eye. All text and images © Dale Schierbeck See more of others submissions to the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge on “Yellow.”
Fire and Blood (Red Ale) Ommegang Brewery
There can be only one … but this isn’t it. Rating: 78 points Stats: Red Ale. 6.8% ABV. Cooperstown, NY. Size: 750 mL bottle Colour: Deep red amber, slightly unfiltered (on lees) Mouth Feel: Medium carbonation with a very dry finish Purchased: LCBO Price: $9.95 Pairing Notes: Beef fajitas I know: I’ve been on a bit…
Holiday Favourites from my Kitchen
Christmas time is certainly the season for both giving and receiving … and nothing gives me more pleasure, to give or to receive, than the food of the holiday season. So my gifts to you this season are my best holiday-inspired recipes that came out of my kitchen … each made with love and a…
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