Birthday Dinner - with Icewine

It was my husband's birthday today so a week or so ago, I asked him what he'd like me to make for his special dinner. He picked a couple of recipes from our well-used copy of Anna & Michael Olson's "Cook at Home." From the "Romance" (!) chapter, Stan chose Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Madeira Pan Juices and Butternut Squash Purée. Both very simple, elegant and delicious recipes.

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Inspired by Chardonnay

Updated on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 9:05PM by Winestains

In honour of #CanadianWineDay today, we planned to open a bottle of Southbrook Vineyards 2011 Whimsy! “Sirugue” Chardonnay to have with dinner. But what to make for dinner to do this wine justice? With a couple of half-pieces of leftover pork tenderloin in the fridge, I figured we had more than enough for a dinner for two. I love fennel with pork, so wanted to incorporate that. Hmm, and some mustard and some cream, I thought. Served with wilted spinach. I was on to something …

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Rarebit Recipe or Life Lesson?

As I made this recipe for yet another brunch yesterday, I got to thinking about how I learned to make Rarebit.

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