Food Pairing

Ingredients For Scones: 2 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled), plus more for hands and work surface 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt zest from 1 orange 1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 large egg 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 heaping cup frozen cranberries1 optional: 1 Tablespoon heavy cream and coarse sugar For Orange Glaze: 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar 2-3 Tablespoons (30-45ml) fresh orange juice

Two things you think would go great together sometimes don’t, which is the case with wine and chocolate. Actually, though, pairing wine and chocolate together can be done, often with delectable results. It’s simply that different types of chocolate require different types of wine – there is no “one size fits all” solution. So how can you know whether or not your wine is going to be a delicious addition to your chocolate dessert – or whether it will make your meal end on a sour note? Here are a…

A salmon is a salmon, right? Not necessarily. And that’s why pairing wine with this particular fish can be a bit difficult. It really comes down to how the salmon has been prepared. Here’s a quick course on the types of salmon, and how you can make your favorite salmon dish sparkle with the addition of just the right wine.