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Port wine since 1692
Although there are some major port wine-producing companies, nowadays much smaller producers are becoming more and more prominent. I was lucky enough to visit both types during my course; I visited Taylor’s, Quinta de Baldias and Quevedo. Taylor’s is one of the largest port wine companies and it is also the oldest. It has been […]
Profession: Wine taster
What is most impressive at the Istituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto (IVDP) is the attention with which each bottle of port wine is inspected. An entire team is responsible for sensory analysis and quality control. These employees ensure that each port wine is correctly classified and is deserving of its «titles». .
Port wine anytime
Port wine is normally drunk on its own, like a wine. In some countries, people drink it as an aperitif, while in others, it acts as more of a digestive. In Portugal, it is served throughout the meal. Portonic is a traditional pre-dinner drink. Dry white port, tonic water (such as Canada Dry) a couple […]
Fans of port wine
I’m mad about port wine… like many Canadians apparently! During our visit to the Istituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto (IVDP), I was surprised to learn that Canada, in spite of its small population, is the 10th largest importer* of port wine in the world… and the Quebec Province alone represents 85% of Canadian […]
Éloïse’s culinary trip to Portugal
Wow! I’ve just returned from attending an amazing 10-day course in Portugal where we went to study Port wine (what else!) and the gastronomy of the city of Porto and the Douro valley.
Good news for the early birds
If you get up before 7AM, you are more likely to be happier, thinner, healthier, and less stressed than those who get up later. This is according to a recent study presented at a British Psycological Society conference a few weeks ago. Researchers at Britain’s Roehampton University asked 1,068 adults about their eating and sleeping […]
Multiple talents at SOS Cuisine
Last Sunday, Maëlle, the daughter of our colleague Vincent, turned 3. The happy father prepared 2 shack-shaped cakes, that were all the rage with the kids. Vincent was kind enough to set aside for his colleagues a few precious pieces of the cakes, that we all enjoyed the next day in the office. We already […]
Time for the winter basket
If you liked the idea of taking advantage of « green baskets » during Summer, you can continue to support local farmers while eating local organic produce during Fall and part of Winter. The baskets contain vegetables such as garlic, carrots, potatoes, various types of squash, onions, leeks, radish, rutabaga, turnip, etc. They are all locally harvested […]
World’s largest onion on display in England
The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, in Northern England, has celebrated its 100th anniversary last week, with a floral art show, a giant vegetable competition, and a competition to find the world’s heaviest onion. The previous record of 7.5 kg set in 2005 has been smashed by a whopping 8.15 kg specimen.
End-of-summer Potluck at SOS Cuisine – with great food!
We took advantage of the beautiful days of late summer to organize a small party on the terrace of the office. For the fun of it, but also to say good bye to Takayo, our faithful staff member who returns to Japan after two years of loyal services, and to whom we say a big […]
Soft drinks now taxed in France
Among the measures of the austerity plan announced by the French government last week, there is a new tax that specifically targets soft drinks. Prime Minister François Fillon said « it is normal to tax beverages in which sugar is added, » which are « the root of high health care costs. » At the same time, the French […]
Have you tried a Piadina yet?
Piadina is a thin Italian unleavened flatbread, typically prepared in the Romagna region. It is usually made with white flour, lard or olive oil, salt, and water. After cooking, the piadina is folded and filled with a variety of savoury or sweet fillings (ham, cheese, nutella, etc.). Nowadays, very good piadinas can also be enjoyed […]
