Food Pairings
Pairing Two Spanish Greats, Cava with Paella
Two great creations from Spain are about to grace us with their presence, the Spanish drink known as Cava and the Spanish dish known as Paella. Spain is one of those magical countries, with a lot to explore, the culture, sights, food, wine and so much more, so whether you’re feeling homesick or just wanting…
Risotto and Champagne
Combining the pleasures of the Italian creation of Risotto and France’s creation of Champagne, will there be a rivalry between them or will they work together for your benefit? This article contains, a recipe for Risotto, some interesting facts about Risotto and a brief history of a family-run Champagne label, so keep on reading, you…
Chilli Con Carne and Sparkling Wine – Do They Pair?
Thinking about cooking Chilli Con Carne tonight for dinner and you’re wondering if you can enjoy a bottle of Sparkling Wine alongside it, I bet that’s what you’re wondering, well, good news, the answer is yes, even though this dish delivers a spicy tone with strong red kidney beans, tomato and meaty flavours, the Sparkling…
Can You Pair Chicken Kiev With Sparkling Wine?
The right Sparkling Wine will hold its own against pretty much any food combination, but when you combine quality in the glass and quality on the plate, by way of a home-cooked meal, with meat from a butcher, then that task of finding the perfect combination becomes that little bit easier, spoiler alert, this combination…
Can You Pair Champagne With Quiche?
If you’re in a hurry, I’ll be quick to answer the question, “YES”, you can pair Champagne with Quiche, and it pairs pretty well, the soft fluffy texture of the Quiche allows the Champagne to combine itself with the flavours, if you want to find out more, you’ll have to keep reading. Champagne is of…
Chocolate Brownies and Sparkling Wine
The Chocolate Brownie is like the king amongst chocolaty treats, that fudgy or cakey texture delivering that unmistakable flavour that fills your mouth, enchanting you under its spell, making it a challenge not to take another bite, with a treat so delicious, it’s not easy thinking of Sparkling Wine that will both stand up to…
What Sparkling Wine To Pair With This Vegetarian Dish?
What do you want out of Pairing a Sparkling Wine with a dish? Do you want your palate cleansed, ready for the next bite, do you want the Sparkling Wine to overpower the meal, switching out the flavours, or do you want them to work in harmony together, both delivering their flavours without compromising each…
The Worst Foods to Enjoy with Champagne
I just want to start things off here with Chocolate. Now for many, mostly the consumers, the mentioning of Champagne and Chocolates sounds a most wonderful treat, doesn’t it? Words such as romance, love, Valentines Day, ‘Me’ time, luxury and much more. It remains a strong pairing when it comes to marketing with Marks and…
Can you Pair Lasagne with Sparkling Wine?
Other than being famous for history, people, culture and wine, Italy also has some outstanding, audience up on their feet, unforgettable food, and today we’re looking at one of Italy’s most famous dishes, Lasagne. To quickly clear up which is correct lasagna or lasagne. Lasagna is the American spelling. Lasagne is the British spelling. Indeed…