The Grove Brew House Workhorse Brown Ale with Potato Skin Burgers.

Planning ahead? Take a casual and no fuss approach this upcoming season with a growler of beer from The Grove!  Check out the Workhorse Brown Ale!  Joyful moments made simple, Cheers!    Potato Skin Burgers Ingrediants 4 Yukon gold potatoes kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. ground beef 6 slices bacon, cooked and …

Sprucewood Shores 2015 Sauvignon Blanc with Spicy Curried Sausage Soup.

Soups On!   Stay in season is here.  Warm up with Sprucewood Shores Sauvignon Blanc!!   Spicy Curried Sausage Soup Ingredients Sausages – 12 (thin or thick) Frozen peas – 350g Onion – 1 diced Curry Powder – 2 tablespoons (we use Keen’s) Granny Smith apple – 1 grated Cornflour – 1 tablespoon Beef stock – 2 cups Recipe Details …

Black Bear Farms Strawberry and Muskmelon with Pumpkin Cheesecake.

Embrace Autumn Pumpkin!   This irresistible combination will have on a winery road trip! Black Bear Strawberry & Musk Melon fruit wine is perfect for a crisp fall afternoon.   Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 3/4 cup white sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon …

#ECW150 Winner!

The winner of our Summer #ECW150 contest is Donna (@iCruiseify).   Donna won with her twitter post on August 24th. Now that’s sad! Only 1/2 a glass. #BlackBear #ECW150 @EssexCountyWine Prize pack here

Walkerville Purity Pilsener with Charcuterie.

  April’s no joke! Hop to it and get ready for Easter with Walkerville Purity Pilsener! Perfect in a Growler for a crowd!   Our Charcuterie board included items from St. Lawrence Market.   Walkerville Purity Pilsener German Style Pilsener Beer in Germany has been brewed to the Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot) since 1516. Walkerville Brewery Purity Pilsener has been brewed …

Banded Goose Brewery Nut Brown Ale with Flambeed Baked Alaska.

  Just Jack’s… If you think it’s nuts to pair beer & dessert, think again! Check out Banded Goose Brewing Co’s Nut Brown Ale!!    Jack’s Flambeed Baked Alaska Sponge cake, Ice cream, Merangue   Banded Goose Brewing Co. Nut Brown Ale 5% Abv 25 IBU Maris otter, Rye & chocolate malts brewed with roasted black walnuts and four different …

Lonsbery Farms Brewing Co. Red RyePA with Corned beef Grilled Cheese!

Celebrate like you are Irish!   “I have known many and liked not a few, but loved only one, & this toast is for you!” Happy St. Patrick’s Day & welcome Lonsbery Farm Brewing Company!   Corned Beef Grilled Cheese Roasted Cabbage with Lime and Sriracha   Lonsbery Farms Brewing Co. Red RyePA Serious hop bitterness, along with a grapefruit …

Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards 2016 Pinot Grigio with Spinach and Vegetable Spring Rolls.

In with the New! Cooper’s Hawk Vineyard newly bottled 2016 Pinot Grigio is more than a spring fling which inspired us to roll with our pairing! Cheers!  Vietnamese spring rolls.  (click for how to make them) Veggie Spring Rolls   (click for how to make them)     Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards 2016 Pinot Grigio Off dry & very easy drinking

Pelee Island Winery 2014 Lighthouse Riesling with Duck Kale Stir Fry.

  Start Sipping! Beat the winter blues & get it white with Pelee Island Lighthouse Riesling! Duck and Kale Stir Fry For recipe click here   Lighthouse Semi-Sweet Riesling VQA 2014 Riesling is one of the noble grape varieties and is capable of producing a variety of extraordinary white wine styles. It may be most known for the sweeter style …

Pelee Island Lighthouse 2015 Cabernet Franc with BBQ Pulled Pork Cheeseburger.

  We have spring fever, do you?   If you are so over winter, bring the yum in with Pelee Island Lighthouse Cabernet Franc! Cheers!   Inspired by the Pull Pork Burger Recipe BBQ Pulled Pork Cheeseburger Ingredients Burger 1 pound lean ground beef Salt, if desired Pepper, if desired Toppings 8 (3/4-ounce) slices 1 1/3 cup deli coleslaw 1 …