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FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS

Confused about what wine to serve? Here are a few helpful tips that will help you choose…but don't be overly bound by these rules, serve what you like to drink!!

Appetizers/Dips:

• Dry Riesling
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Champagne

Seafood:

• Dry Riesling
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Chardonnay

Poultry:

• Gewurtztraminer
• Dry Riesling
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Chardonnay

Asian or Spicy Food:

• Gewurtztraminer
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Champagne

Pork/Veal:

• Gewurtztraminer
• Dry Riesling
• Chardonnay
• Zinfandel
• Shiraz/Shirah
• Sangiovese

Fruit Desserts:

• Late Harvest or Ice Wines
• Sauternes
• Chardonnay

Chocolate Desserts:

• Merlot
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Port

Lamb/Beef/Game:

• Pinot Noir
• Merlot
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Beaujolais
• Zinfandel
• Shiraz
• Sangiovese

Mild Cheese:

• Dry Riesling
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Champagne
• Beaujolais

Strong Cheese:

• Late Harvest or Ice Wine
• Dry Riesling
• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir
• Merlot
• Port

COOKBOOKS WE LOVE:

The Galloway's Cookbook by Sue Reid

Confused about Quinoa…puzzled about Polenta? This is the book for you! There are chapters on Beans, Grains, Lentils, Rice, Herbs & Spices and Baking. Each chapter contains ingredient info and recipes complete with nutritional information.

The Spice & Herb Bible by Ian Hemphill

The definitive reference book, complete with the origins and uses of every herb & spice from around the world

The Way to Cook by Julia Child

If you buy no other cookbook buy this one, it shows you how to properly prepare thousands of recipes. Lots of pictures and easy to follow instructions.

All books by Jamie Oliver

Jamie's recipes are gutsy, simple and full of flavour

Culinary Artistry by Andrew Dorneburg & Karen Page

Not a “cookbook” exactly as there are few recipes. It lists food philosophies, flavour and food combinations to inspire the more advanced cook.

GIFT IDEAS:

It's always more fun to give a personalized gift. Come into Galloway's and let us help you put together unique baskets for any occasion.

BAKING: Include flours, extracts, sugars, spices along with baking utensils and good book on baking.

PANTRY: Give oils, vinegars, sea salt, herb mixes, rices and include a good cookbook and some kitchen utensils

INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS: Chose a cuisine and fill your bakset with appropriate ingredients and cookbooks

COFFE & TEA: Put in a couple of handsome mugs and a variety of gourmet coffees, tea and syrups

COCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, COCKTAILS!: Buy some beautiful cocktail glasses, a shaker, cocktail napkins and a bartenders guide. Then fill the basket with fruit syrups and premium liquors

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