60 acast.com Tasting Together https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together en Andre Proulx Food,Restaurants,Wine,Dining Out Andre Proulx and Miroki Tong with Miroki Tong and André Proulx Tasting Together invites you to explore Canada's food and drink scene. Join André Proulx and Miroki Tong in meeting some of the country's best chefs, mixologists and restauranteurs. Along the way, you’ll learn about pairing food and beverages, the history of some of the city’s classic dishes and trends that you’ll start to see on menus around the city.


André Proulx, aka @andrewinereview is the co-founder of the 80x wine company, creating high-quality small batch wines. He also loves food so much he married a chef! Miroki Tong, aka @9ouncesplease, has tasted her way all around the world and is eager to prove that that wine can be paired with almost any dish, from wagyu to hákarl!

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]]> Tasting Together invites you to explore Canada's food and drink scene. Join André Proulx and Miroki Tong in meeting some of the country's best chefs, mixologists and restauranteurs. Along the way, you’ll learn about pairing food and beverages, the history of some of the city’s classic dishes and trends that you’ll start to see on menus around the city.


André Proulx, aka @andrewinereview is the co-founder of the 80x wine company, creating high-quality small batch wines. He also loves food so much he married a chef! Miroki Tong, aka @9ouncesplease, has tasted her way all around the world and is eager to prove that that wine can be paired with almost any dish, from wagyu to hákarl!

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]]> false Andre Proulx info+6511c60bfcda220011a88b54@mg-eu.acast.com 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 tasting-together episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6511c60bfcda220011a88b54/1695744359607-ea18c69ea9b48870f94ac7fa327b8199.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together Tasting Together <![CDATA[Rene Redzepi - "You may be a fantastic cook - but you're a shit chef"]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 49:31 69bd780162f6c66afeba1c2f true https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/rene-redzepi-is-a-shit-chef 69bd780162f6c66afeba1c2f 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 rene-redzepi-is-a-shit-chef full 3 13 Trigger and content warning: In this episode, we discuss violence, which includes sexual assault.


Hot kitchens. Sharp Knives. Loud voices. Cuss words. Those are the hallmarks of the back of house in a restaurant. And while there has been a level of glorification to being able to survive being toughened up the kitchens, the lines have too often crossed into abuse. A major shortcuming in the hospitality industry is its inability to take care of victims of abuse, many who remain silent for fear of being blacklisted.


Such is the story of the world famous Three Michelin star restaurant Noma, and its chef René Redzepi. Already having come under fire in the past for its expoitative use of stages (unpaid work by interns), Redzepi remains in the limelight for the extreme verbal and physical abuse of his staff. Behind meticulous plates, terror reigned, leaving behind broken hospitality workers who could not speak out.


Is this behaviour normal? Or are these outlier tales that get highlighted in mainstream media? André and Miroki tear off the veneer with industry veteran Chef Deron Engbers, discuss his experiences coming up as a young chef, if he's noticed improvements, and whether it is possible for real change? How will this affect diners - and do diners care?


Further reading:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/dining/rene-redzepi-noma-abuse-allegations.html

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-winemaker-norman-hardie-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Trigger and content warning: In this episode, we discuss violence, which includes sexual assault.


Hot kitchens. Sharp Knives. Loud voices. Cuss words. Those are the hallmarks of the back of house in a restaurant. And while there has been a level of glorification to being able to survive being toughened up the kitchens, the lines have too often crossed into abuse. A major shortcuming in the hospitality industry is its inability to take care of victims of abuse, many who remain silent for fear of being blacklisted.


Such is the story of the world famous Three Michelin star restaurant Noma, and its chef René Redzepi. Already having come under fire in the past for its expoitative use of stages (unpaid work by interns), Redzepi remains in the limelight for the extreme verbal and physical abuse of his staff. Behind meticulous plates, terror reigned, leaving behind broken hospitality workers who could not speak out.


Is this behaviour normal? Or are these outlier tales that get highlighted in mainstream media? André and Miroki tear off the veneer with industry veteran Chef Deron Engbers, discuss his experiences coming up as a young chef, if he's noticed improvements, and whether it is possible for real change? How will this affect diners - and do diners care?


Further reading:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/dining/rene-redzepi-noma-abuse-allegations.html

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-winemaker-norman-hardie-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> A 100% Canadian restaurant means no lemons, chocolate or black pepper A 100% Canadian restaurant means no lemons, chocolate or black pepper Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:57:03 GMT 49:54 69af945208944255d58aaeea false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/100-percent-canadian-restaurant-means-no-lemons 69af945208944255d58aaeea 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 100-percent-canadian-restaurant-means-no-lemons full 3 12 Do you think you shop and eat local?


What if we told you that to eat food sourced solely in Canada, that you would be giving up staples like olive oil, lemons, vanilla, and even black pepper?


That's exactly the mission that Chef Hunter Guindon of The Table Culinary Studio has undertaken. Nestled in rural PEI, his restaurant stimulates the senses with an intimate 7 course dinner featuring not only 100% Canadian ingredients, but also a 100% Canadian wine list. Open for only 5 months of the year, diners book months in advance for an opportunity to taste dishes that are never repeated.


Andre and Miroki peel back the layers behind Hunter's ethos, witness some questionable practices he experienced coming up as a chef, and what took him from Ontario to Prince Edward Island. Will he and Andre will engage in fisticuffs over PEI vs Prairies as the superior beef?


Book a limited spot at The Table Culinary Studio: thetablepei.ca


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Do you think you shop and eat local?


What if we told you that to eat food sourced solely in Canada, that you would be giving up staples like olive oil, lemons, vanilla, and even black pepper?


That's exactly the mission that Chef Hunter Guindon of The Table Culinary Studio has undertaken. Nestled in rural PEI, his restaurant stimulates the senses with an intimate 7 course dinner featuring not only 100% Canadian ingredients, but also a 100% Canadian wine list. Open for only 5 months of the year, diners book months in advance for an opportunity to taste dishes that are never repeated.


Andre and Miroki peel back the layers behind Hunter's ethos, witness some questionable practices he experienced coming up as a chef, and what took him from Ontario to Prince Edward Island. Will he and Andre will engage in fisticuffs over PEI vs Prairies as the superior beef?


Book a limited spot at The Table Culinary Studio: thetablepei.ca


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> What to eat during Lunar New Year for luck and riches What to eat during Lunar New Year for luck and riches Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT 51:54 699ca6fbe58ea911383798db false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-to-eat-during-lunar-new-year-for-luck-and-riches 699ca6fbe58ea911383798db 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-to-eat-during-lunar-new-year-for-luck-and-riches full 3 11 As comedian Ronny Chieng says, "Gong Hay Fat Choy" isn't "Happy New Year"...it's "Hope you get rich!"


Whether it's Miroki's Cantonese Lunar New Year celebrations, Vietnamese Tết, or Korean Seollal, festivities are in full swing during this period. As a first generation Chinese-Canadian, it's wonderful that Baker Joe of Wai Tack Kee is keeping Miroki's shelves full of delicious traditional Cantonese snacks. His daughter Audrey Tam joins us on Tasting Together to speak about Joe's journey from Hong Kong to Canada, and how their family business brings prosperity into homes all across the GTA through nut filled dumpling pastries, pineapple cakes and lotus flower cookies.


André and friends join Miroki's celebrations at Jumbo Lobster in Markham, partaking in a banquet that included sweet, succulent king crab and a lobster tower stir fried with a salted egg yolk. Corkage at this famed seafood spot only starts at $15, but Andre did ogle at their insanely high end wine list presented on a deceptively humble laminated menu. The question to always ask is...order more dim sum or try their dry aged steaks?


It has been nearly 7 years since Miroki has enjoyed a family style New Year dinner. Towards the end of Lunar New Year, she will finally have the opportunity to enjoy whole steamed fish (symbolizing wealth), noodles (prosperity) and barbecue pork (riches and strength) through delicious homecooking. Will this finally inspire her to take to the kitchen and learn to cook up some dishes that connect with her roots?


Wai Tack Kee: https://www.waitackkee.com/

Jumbo Lobster: https://jumbolobster.ca/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> As comedian Ronny Chieng says, "Gong Hay Fat Choy" isn't "Happy New Year"...it's "Hope you get rich!"


Whether it's Miroki's Cantonese Lunar New Year celebrations, Vietnamese Tết, or Korean Seollal, festivities are in full swing during this period. As a first generation Chinese-Canadian, it's wonderful that Baker Joe of Wai Tack Kee is keeping Miroki's shelves full of delicious traditional Cantonese snacks. His daughter Audrey Tam joins us on Tasting Together to speak about Joe's journey from Hong Kong to Canada, and how their family business brings prosperity into homes all across the GTA through nut filled dumpling pastries, pineapple cakes and lotus flower cookies.


André and friends join Miroki's celebrations at Jumbo Lobster in Markham, partaking in a banquet that included sweet, succulent king crab and a lobster tower stir fried with a salted egg yolk. Corkage at this famed seafood spot only starts at $15, but Andre did ogle at their insanely high end wine list presented on a deceptively humble laminated menu. The question to always ask is...order more dim sum or try their dry aged steaks?


It has been nearly 7 years since Miroki has enjoyed a family style New Year dinner. Towards the end of Lunar New Year, she will finally have the opportunity to enjoy whole steamed fish (symbolizing wealth), noodles (prosperity) and barbecue pork (riches and strength) through delicious homecooking. Will this finally inspire her to take to the kitchen and learn to cook up some dishes that connect with her roots?


Wai Tack Kee: https://www.waitackkee.com/

Jumbo Lobster: https://jumbolobster.ca/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> February is exciting in Toronto and nearby areas! February is exciting in Toronto and nearby areas! Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT 32:57 698a1d7fd2345f67c3083c02 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/february-is-exciting-in-toronto-and-nearby-areas 698a1d7fd2345f67c3083c02 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 february-is-exciting-in-toronto-and-nearby-areas full 3 10 Temperatures are frigid, but the month is hot with events and activities galore. Miroki and André give you a rundown of what’s exciting in February in Toronto and the surrounding region. Winterlicious will be just wrapping up, so now is the time to enjoy a great prix fixe in Toronto. André has found a new appreciation for spending a night out with Anja for Valentine’s Day, though he isn’t dining at the local institution in Hamilton. Why is that? Meanwhile, Miroki has found a way to stay warm in Waterdown. Less than an hour from Toronto, Terra Greenhouses is making the most of their slow season by hosting a bustling market of local vendors, welcoming visitors to spend a day shopping for plants, food, and crafts. At the end of the month, the smashing event Black Grapes returns to Toronto at Waterworks Food Hall. Will you get an elusive ticket before it’s sold out?


Winterlicious: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/winterlicious/restaurants-menus/ 

Terra Greenhouses Winter Market: https://terragreenhouses.com/waterdown-winter-market/ 

West Avenue Cider House: https://www.westavenue.ca/ 

Black Grapes: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-black-grapes-wine-tasting-tickets-1978391844263 


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Temperatures are frigid, but the month is hot with events and activities galore. Miroki and André give you a rundown of what’s exciting in February in Toronto and the surrounding region. Winterlicious will be just wrapping up, so now is the time to enjoy a great prix fixe in Toronto. André has found a new appreciation for spending a night out with Anja for Valentine’s Day, though he isn’t dining at the local institution in Hamilton. Why is that? Meanwhile, Miroki has found a way to stay warm in Waterdown. Less than an hour from Toronto, Terra Greenhouses is making the most of their slow season by hosting a bustling market of local vendors, welcoming visitors to spend a day shopping for plants, food, and crafts. At the end of the month, the smashing event Black Grapes returns to Toronto at Waterworks Food Hall. Will you get an elusive ticket before it’s sold out?


Winterlicious: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/winterlicious/restaurants-menus/ 

Terra Greenhouses Winter Market: https://terragreenhouses.com/waterdown-winter-market/ 

West Avenue Cider House: https://www.westavenue.ca/ 

Black Grapes: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-black-grapes-wine-tasting-tickets-1978391844263 


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> What’s the real reason why 4000 restaurants will close in Canada? What’s the real reason why 4000 restaurants will close in Canada? Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT 55:53 6978e7b7e23c68f310a5d377 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/whats-the-real-reason-why-4000-restaurants-will-close-in-can 6978e7b7e23c68f310a5d377 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 whats-the-real-reason-why-4000-restaurants-will-close-in-can full 3 9 January is generally a pretty blue kind of month, especially when the bombshell is dropped that 4000 restaurants will close by the end of the year. Emotions run high as customers and industry workers alike debate the reasons, trying to find one major factor to point the finger at. But sometimes the reasons lie in places we never consider. This is why we wanted to ask the best expert in the field. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, aka The Food Professor, brings his research based expertise to this episode to help us answer some burning questions, and peel back some layers to reveal just what is cutting into the deep web of the food industry.


https://agrifoodanalyticslab.substack.com/p/canada-is-poised-to-lose-4000-restaurants

Sylvain Charlebois - Faculty of Management - Dalhousie University

The Food Professor


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> January is generally a pretty blue kind of month, especially when the bombshell is dropped that 4000 restaurants will close by the end of the year. Emotions run high as customers and industry workers alike debate the reasons, trying to find one major factor to point the finger at. But sometimes the reasons lie in places we never consider. This is why we wanted to ask the best expert in the field. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, aka The Food Professor, brings his research based expertise to this episode to help us answer some burning questions, and peel back some layers to reveal just what is cutting into the deep web of the food industry.


https://agrifoodanalyticslab.substack.com/p/canada-is-poised-to-lose-4000-restaurants

Sylvain Charlebois - Faculty of Management - Dalhousie University

The Food Professor


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Pairing Dry January with Deli Sandwiches Pairing Dry January with Deli Sandwiches Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT 45:09 6966ab6f0b081bb8b92e3cb9 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/pairing-dry-january-with-deli-sandwiches 6966ab6f0b081bb8b92e3cb9 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 pairing-dry-january-with-deli-sandwiches full 3 8 André is not participating in Dry January this year. Miroki has never done it. Both discuss their relationship with alcohol as industry workers, and why going cold turkey for a month may not (or might?) be a sustainable decision to recalibrate drinking habits. Meanwhile, a sandwich has traveled all the way from Italian Star Deli in Regina, Saskatchewan to Toronto just so Miroki could see what the hype is all about. Will this sandwich change her life like how André predicted?


Listen to: The Triumph Of Mom and Pop Sho…–Tasting Together – Apple Podcasts

https://www.italianstardeli.com/ 

Why I'm Not Not Doing Dry January - by Lenn Thompson


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]]> André is not participating in Dry January this year. Miroki has never done it. Both discuss their relationship with alcohol as industry workers, and why going cold turkey for a month may not (or might?) be a sustainable decision to recalibrate drinking habits. Meanwhile, a sandwich has traveled all the way from Italian Star Deli in Regina, Saskatchewan to Toronto just so Miroki could see what the hype is all about. Will this sandwich change her life like how André predicted?


Listen to: The Triumph Of Mom and Pop Sho…–Tasting Together – Apple Podcasts

https://www.italianstardeli.com/ 

Why I'm Not Not Doing Dry January - by Lenn Thompson


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]]> It’s Only a Podcast If It’s From Champagne — Otherwise It’s Sparkling Opinions It’s Only a Podcast If It’s From Champagne — Otherwise It’s Sparkling Opinions Wed, 31 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT 34:45 69519cd86d80a931ebbb20ee false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/its-only-a-podcast-if-its-from-champagne-otherwise-its-spark 69519cd86d80a931ebbb20ee 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 its-only-a-podcast-if-its-from-champagne-otherwise-its-spark full 3 7 As you tune into this episode on New Year’s Eve, you suddenly realize, “Sacré bleu! I didn’t get any sparkling wine to toast in the New Year!” Well, don’t you worry, Miroki and Andre have gotchu. From baller Champagnes tasted this year, the last great secret deal hidden in Ontario *cough* sparkling wine *cough*, fun and fancy free Prosecco, they will keep you well stocked for the celebration whether your budget is $15 or $500, while also reminding you that, no, it’s not all Champagne. 


Thank you for a fantastic 2025 and 3 years of Tasting Together! Happy New Year!


Champagne:

krug.com/en-int 

champagne-gaidoz-forget.com/en/welcome/11/ 

champagne-bollinger.com

tarlant.com 

champagne-giraud.com 

perrier-jouet.com/en-ww 


Ontario:

hinterlandwine.com 

rosehallrun.com 

featherstonewinery.ca 


Prosecco:

bottegaspa.com/en/the-collections/wines/prosecco-sparkling-wines/


Classic Penedes:

albetinoya.cat/en/


Also listen to:

Temperatures - Baller Champagne - Tariffs - What more could you ask for? - Tasting Together | Podcast on Spotify

Taking A Toddler To France Was A Good Idea After All... - Tasting Together | Podcast on Spotify


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> As you tune into this episode on New Year’s Eve, you suddenly realize, “Sacré bleu! I didn’t get any sparkling wine to toast in the New Year!” Well, don’t you worry, Miroki and Andre have gotchu. From baller Champagnes tasted this year, the last great secret deal hidden in Ontario *cough* sparkling wine *cough*, fun and fancy free Prosecco, they will keep you well stocked for the celebration whether your budget is $15 or $500, while also reminding you that, no, it’s not all Champagne. 


Thank you for a fantastic 2025 and 3 years of Tasting Together! Happy New Year!


Champagne:

krug.com/en-int 

champagne-gaidoz-forget.com/en/welcome/11/ 

champagne-bollinger.com

tarlant.com 

champagne-giraud.com 

perrier-jouet.com/en-ww 


Ontario:

hinterlandwine.com 

rosehallrun.com 

featherstonewinery.ca 


Prosecco:

bottegaspa.com/en/the-collections/wines/prosecco-sparkling-wines/


Classic Penedes:

albetinoya.cat/en/


Also listen to:

Temperatures - Baller Champagne - Tariffs - What more could you ask for? - Tasting Together | Podcast on Spotify

Taking A Toddler To France Was A Good Idea After All... - Tasting Together | Podcast on Spotify


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> What makes the Holidays magic? Is it luxury wine? What makes the Holidays magic? Is it luxury wine? Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT 42:13 6941e0587e21d19ff246c0d4 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-makes-the-holidays-magic-is-it-luxury-wine 6941e0587e21d19ff246c0d4 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-makes-the-holidays-magic-is-it-luxury-wine full 3 6 The holidays can be both a wonderful and chaotic time of year. What is Miroki and André doing to make Christmas and Hanukkah with their families a time of joy? Maybe it’s using the right kitchen tools to make cooking turkey a breeze (pssst André tells you what it is). Maybe it’s planning out the perfect white elephant so no one ends up with a strange reject mug. The two reflect on what is the most important as festivities begin. They also recall their preview visit to Stone Eagle Winery earlier in the fall, a new luxury wine experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake as a part of Two Sisters’ portfolio. 


You can find Stone Eagle here - https://www.stoneeaglewinery.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> The holidays can be both a wonderful and chaotic time of year. What is Miroki and André doing to make Christmas and Hanukkah with their families a time of joy? Maybe it’s using the right kitchen tools to make cooking turkey a breeze (pssst André tells you what it is). Maybe it’s planning out the perfect white elephant so no one ends up with a strange reject mug. The two reflect on what is the most important as festivities begin. They also recall their preview visit to Stone Eagle Winery earlier in the fall, a new luxury wine experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake as a part of Two Sisters’ portfolio. 


You can find Stone Eagle here - https://www.stoneeaglewinery.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Can fruit wine be as good as grape wine? Can fruit wine be as good as grape wine? Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT 50:10 692f37fbd6bc23eda2f231af false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/can-fruit-wine-be-as-good-as-grape-wine 692f37fbd6bc23eda2f231af 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 can-fruit-wine-be-as-good-as-grape-wine full 3 5 The cider scene may be on fire right now, but if we said apple wine vs cider, I think a few of us would suddenly don our snob caps. Either thought of as too sugary, or poorly made, fruit wine has had a bit of a bad rap. But Miroki has frequented Kawartha Country Wines up in Ontario’s cottage country since 2012, and has enjoyed a delicious array of wines made of everything from blueberries, rhubarb and even pumpkin! She finally had a chance to sit down with founder John Rufa to discuss the many intricacies that not many think about when making wine with dozens of agricultural products, and how it was like to pioneer ciders in Ontario before it became cool.


https://kawarthacountrywines.ca/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> The cider scene may be on fire right now, but if we said apple wine vs cider, I think a few of us would suddenly don our snob caps. Either thought of as too sugary, or poorly made, fruit wine has had a bit of a bad rap. But Miroki has frequented Kawartha Country Wines up in Ontario’s cottage country since 2012, and has enjoyed a delicious array of wines made of everything from blueberries, rhubarb and even pumpkin! She finally had a chance to sit down with founder John Rufa to discuss the many intricacies that not many think about when making wine with dozens of agricultural products, and how it was like to pioneer ciders in Ontario before it became cool.


https://kawarthacountrywines.ca/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Is Caviar the most overrated treat from the sea? Is Caviar the most overrated treat from the sea? Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT 39:44 691d1186d712ac48f4899894 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/is-caviar-the-most-overrated-treat-from-the-sea 691d1186d712ac48f4899894 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 is-caviar-the-most-overrated-treat-from-the-sea full 3 4 Andre has never liked caviar. Miroki has wanted to like it, but didn’t understand the hype from the ones that she’s tasted. That was before Grégoire Doulain of Axyon showed up and bewitched them both. A purveyor of truffles, caviar, cured meats, oysters and pantry, Grégoire is no stranger to the finer foods in life, and convincing you that it’s worth lightening up your wallet for these goodies. He shares his unbridled passion in this interview, teaches great tips on how to buy, and digs into some of the complexities of importing these ingredients.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Andre has never liked caviar. Miroki has wanted to like it, but didn’t understand the hype from the ones that she’s tasted. That was before Grégoire Doulain of Axyon showed up and bewitched them both. A purveyor of truffles, caviar, cured meats, oysters and pantry, Grégoire is no stranger to the finer foods in life, and convincing you that it’s worth lightening up your wallet for these goodies. He shares his unbridled passion in this interview, teaches great tips on how to buy, and digs into some of the complexities of importing these ingredients.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> What makes the best wedding? Is it Scotch? What makes the best wedding? Is it Scotch? Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT 52:28 690a5b1768ccec9b8ea7f62c false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-makes-the-best-wedding-is-it-scotch 690a5b1768ccec9b8ea7f62c 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-makes-the-best-wedding-is-it-scotch full 3 3 It’s been one year since Miroki got married, and she’s been reflecting on some of the crazy decisions she made to make her wedding the best it could be. Luckily, she had the very talented wedding planner Trevor Frankfort supporting her. Now, Trevor is back with his 2nd Best Wedding Ever Competition! From venue, to food, to cake, to flowers, one lucky couple will win the wedding of their dreams. Cast your vote at trevents.ca/vote!


Another competition is also underway, but with four wheels. Glenfiddich has partnered with the Canadian owned Formula One team Aston Martin, and has released limited edition bottles in honour of the team. Miroki and Andre catch up with Glenfiddich and Balvenie Ambassador Jamie Johnson to get the scoop, and also dig into whether duty free shopping for wine and spirits is worth your time and dollar.


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]]> It’s been one year since Miroki got married, and she’s been reflecting on some of the crazy decisions she made to make her wedding the best it could be. Luckily, she had the very talented wedding planner Trevor Frankfort supporting her. Now, Trevor is back with his 2nd Best Wedding Ever Competition! From venue, to food, to cake, to flowers, one lucky couple will win the wedding of their dreams. Cast your vote at trevents.ca/vote!


Another competition is also underway, but with four wheels. Glenfiddich has partnered with the Canadian owned Formula One team Aston Martin, and has released limited edition bottles in honour of the team. Miroki and Andre catch up with Glenfiddich and Balvenie Ambassador Jamie Johnson to get the scoop, and also dig into whether duty free shopping for wine and spirits is worth your time and dollar.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[Miroki's Delicious Guide To Vancouver]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT 55:07 68f6c058888566c5b02fa3e7 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/mirokis-delicious-guide-to-vancouver 68f6c058888566c5b02fa3e7 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 mirokis-delicious-guide-to-vancouver full 3 2 The most terrifying Halloween wine story is shared this episode - that of pairing candy with wine. Has anyone who has written about it actually tried and enjoyed it? Miroki and Andre want to know. Miroki would much rather be pairing wine with her catches from her crabbing adventures out in British Columbia. Learn how to sustainably catch crabs, fish and forage mushrooms. If procuring your own food isn’t for you, Miroki also shares her top spots to visit while visiting the greater Vancouver area. Be sure to add them to your next trip out west!


Miroki’s Vancouver hits:

Bodega on Main - www.bodegaonmain.ca/

La Grotta del Formaggio - www.lagrottadelformaggio.com/

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar - www.fannybayoysters.com

Motonobu Udon - motonobuudon.ca

Brentwood Mall - theamazingbrentwood.com


Fishing license in BC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence#whatlicence

Fishing license in Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/page/fishing-licence-canadian-residents


Mushroom foraging in BC:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/crown-land-water/crown-land/crown-land-uses/mushroom-picking 



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]]> The most terrifying Halloween wine story is shared this episode - that of pairing candy with wine. Has anyone who has written about it actually tried and enjoyed it? Miroki and Andre want to know. Miroki would much rather be pairing wine with her catches from her crabbing adventures out in British Columbia. Learn how to sustainably catch crabs, fish and forage mushrooms. If procuring your own food isn’t for you, Miroki also shares her top spots to visit while visiting the greater Vancouver area. Be sure to add them to your next trip out west!


Miroki’s Vancouver hits:

Bodega on Main - www.bodegaonmain.ca/

La Grotta del Formaggio - www.lagrottadelformaggio.com/

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar - www.fannybayoysters.com

Motonobu Udon - motonobuudon.ca

Brentwood Mall - theamazingbrentwood.com


Fishing license in BC: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence#whatlicence

Fishing license in Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/page/fishing-licence-canadian-residents


Mushroom foraging in BC:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/crown-land-water/crown-land/crown-land-uses/mushroom-picking 



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]]> Ziggy Zaggy Turkey Pumpkin Pie! Ziggy Zaggy Turkey Pumpkin Pie! Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT 35:51 68e5a0013f1dfe794ea0c369 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/all-about-turkey-scrotums 68e5a0013f1dfe794ea0c369 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 all-about-turkey-scrotums full 3 1 Andre has been lamenting about summer being over, and clearly the deities heard - how has the spectacularly warm fall been affecting grape harvest for wine? Speaking of harvest season, there's lots of festivities happening, from Oktoberfest in Kitchener to the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays. Discover an array of family and adult activities at the second largest Oktoberfest in the world next to Munich, learn why anything pairs with turkey and why a really old, sweet Gewurztraminer is the perfect accompaniment to the spices of a pumpkin or apple pie. 


More about Kitchener-Waterloo's Oktoberfest: https://www.oktoberfest.ca/


Pick up some last minute Thanksgiving goodies in Hamilton: https://chatonhamilton.com/


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You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Andre has been lamenting about summer being over, and clearly the deities heard - how has the spectacularly warm fall been affecting grape harvest for wine? Speaking of harvest season, there's lots of festivities happening, from Oktoberfest in Kitchener to the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays. Discover an array of family and adult activities at the second largest Oktoberfest in the world next to Munich, learn why anything pairs with turkey and why a really old, sweet Gewurztraminer is the perfect accompaniment to the spices of a pumpkin or apple pie. 


More about Kitchener-Waterloo's Oktoberfest: https://www.oktoberfest.ca/


Pick up some last minute Thanksgiving goodies in Hamilton: https://chatonhamilton.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[Let's Celebrate the End of Summer With Harvest (and the Michelin guide)]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT 41:20 68d333bf6f2bb8719f66f78f false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/lets-celebrate-the-end-of-summer-with-harvest-and-the-michel 68d333bf6f2bb8719f66f78f 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 lets-celebrate-the-end-of-summer-with-harvest-and-the-michel full 2 25 Where's the best places to eat? The latest Michelin guide for Toronto has been released - check out the list of new restaurants, and some of Miroki and Andre's shoutouts.


Wanna win an all inclusive wedding worth $211,000? Miroki's incredible wedding planner, Trevor Frankfort is hosting a competition for one lucky couple. Enter by Fri. Sept. 26: https://trevents.ca/bestweddingever2


Hopefully André doesn’t jinx what is looking like a stellar vintage in Niagara - Harvest is underway and while there is less fruit to go around the quality looks great. He sat down with Corey Mio to talk about the vineyard that he and his wife Lena manage.


You can check out Corey’s wines here - https://drinkcollab.ca/pages/sempre-mio

Vieni can be found here - https://vieni.ca/

16 Mile can be found here - https://16milecellar.com/

Big Head can be found here - https://bigheadwines.ca/


Summer may now be officially over, but Miroki is thrilled to be celebrating one of her favourite Asian holidays, the Mid Autumn Festival on Oct. 6th. She's getting a head start on indulging in her favourite treat, a mooncake with traditional lotus filling and salted egg yolk. Order yours now from the family run bakery Wai Tack Kee: https://waitackkee.com 


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview


Listen to last year's interview with Trevor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-is-going-to-help-miroki-plan-her-wedding/id1709147642?i=1000650642416

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]]> Where's the best places to eat? The latest Michelin guide for Toronto has been released - check out the list of new restaurants, and some of Miroki and Andre's shoutouts.


Wanna win an all inclusive wedding worth $211,000? Miroki's incredible wedding planner, Trevor Frankfort is hosting a competition for one lucky couple. Enter by Fri. Sept. 26: https://trevents.ca/bestweddingever2


Hopefully André doesn’t jinx what is looking like a stellar vintage in Niagara - Harvest is underway and while there is less fruit to go around the quality looks great. He sat down with Corey Mio to talk about the vineyard that he and his wife Lena manage.


You can check out Corey’s wines here - https://drinkcollab.ca/pages/sempre-mio

Vieni can be found here - https://vieni.ca/

16 Mile can be found here - https://16milecellar.com/

Big Head can be found here - https://bigheadwines.ca/


Summer may now be officially over, but Miroki is thrilled to be celebrating one of her favourite Asian holidays, the Mid Autumn Festival on Oct. 6th. She's getting a head start on indulging in her favourite treat, a mooncake with traditional lotus filling and salted egg yolk. Order yours now from the family run bakery Wai Tack Kee: https://waitackkee.com 


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview


Listen to last year's interview with Trevor: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-is-going-to-help-miroki-plan-her-wedding/id1709147642?i=1000650642416

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]]> Is Vinho Verde an Underdog in the Wine World? Is Vinho Verde an Underdog in the Wine World? Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT 50:53 68c0b9c502dac1523595db6f false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/is-vinho-verde-an-underdog-in-the-wine-world 68c0b9c502dac1523595db6f 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 is-vinho-verde-an-underdog-in-the-wine-world full 2 24 Last November, André visited the north of Portugal in the search of great, food friendly wine. Vinho Verde - is a region that he visited in 2017 - and it made an impact on him. He felt the need to return. While this was recorded Miroki was planning her own trip to Portugal. Vinho Verde is on so many wine lists in the North - is this region really an underdog? André thinks so - but Miroki isn't convinced.


Learn more about Vinho Verde - https://www.winesofportugal.com/en/discover/wine-regions/vinho-verde/


Wineries visited -

Anselmo Mendes - https://www.anselmomendes.pt represented by Terroir Wine Imports - https://www.terroirwineimports.com/

Vino Aphros - https://aphros-wine.com/ represented by Le Sommelier - https://www.lesommelier.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview





You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Last November, André visited the north of Portugal in the search of great, food friendly wine. Vinho Verde - is a region that he visited in 2017 - and it made an impact on him. He felt the need to return. While this was recorded Miroki was planning her own trip to Portugal. Vinho Verde is on so many wine lists in the North - is this region really an underdog? André thinks so - but Miroki isn't convinced.


Learn more about Vinho Verde - https://www.winesofportugal.com/en/discover/wine-regions/vinho-verde/


Wineries visited -

Anselmo Mendes - https://www.anselmomendes.pt represented by Terroir Wine Imports - https://www.terroirwineimports.com/

Vino Aphros - https://aphros-wine.com/ represented by Le Sommelier - https://www.lesommelier.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview





You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> What is the future of Chardonnay? (and maybe cool climate wine) What is the future of Chardonnay? (and maybe cool climate wine) Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT 56:39 68add9b2352b565deb0e5d7b false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-is-the-future-of-chardonnay 68add9b2352b565deb0e5d7b 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-is-the-future-of-chardonnay full 2 23 Miroki and André spent a whirlwind weekend at the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration. Miroki proposed that before we showed up - we should ask people 'What is the future of Chardonnay?' Such a broad question had so much to unpack. As the podcast unfurled, it became apparent that there is so much more to talk about that goes much further than just Chardonnay, from where the wine market is headed, different generations of drinkers, emerging regions, to the impact of climate change.


They spoke with :

Clive Pursehouse the US Editor at Decanter - https://www.decanter.com/author/clivepursehouse-2/

Richard Charnock, Executive Winemaker at Joie Farm - https://joiefarm.com/people/team/

Jimmy Smith from Beare Green Winery (and Wine with Jimmy) - https://www.bearegreenwinery.com/

Ron Giesbrecht from Wending Home Winery - https://wendinghome.ca/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview



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]]> Miroki and André spent a whirlwind weekend at the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration. Miroki proposed that before we showed up - we should ask people 'What is the future of Chardonnay?' Such a broad question had so much to unpack. As the podcast unfurled, it became apparent that there is so much more to talk about that goes much further than just Chardonnay, from where the wine market is headed, different generations of drinkers, emerging regions, to the impact of climate change.


They spoke with :

Clive Pursehouse the US Editor at Decanter - https://www.decanter.com/author/clivepursehouse-2/

Richard Charnock, Executive Winemaker at Joie Farm - https://joiefarm.com/people/team/

Jimmy Smith from Beare Green Winery (and Wine with Jimmy) - https://www.bearegreenwinery.com/

Ron Giesbrecht from Wending Home Winery - https://wendinghome.ca/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview



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]]> What Is The Grossest Food You Will Eat? What Is The Grossest Food You Will Eat? Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:35:51 GMT 1:03:08 689d2f67436325e27804bc6b false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-is-the-grossest-food-you-will-eat 689d2f67436325e27804bc6b 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-is-the-grossest-food-you-will-eat full 2 22 Miroki and André return from a much needed break to discuss a few things that have popped up in the news ...


First - Miroki is in the final hours of a Kickstarter for her day job - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockpapercynic/dnd-party-game

Second - We learned that André and Miroki are human garbage dumps when it comes to what they will eat - https://www.idrlabs.com/food-disgust/test.php

Lastly - Everyone is trying to figure out what is broken in the wine industry - did this article making the rounds shed any light on anything? - https://www.marketingwine.com/2025/08/06/the-enshittification-of-the-wine-industry/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Miroki and André return from a much needed break to discuss a few things that have popped up in the news ...


First - Miroki is in the final hours of a Kickstarter for her day job - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockpapercynic/dnd-party-game

Second - We learned that André and Miroki are human garbage dumps when it comes to what they will eat - https://www.idrlabs.com/food-disgust/test.php

Lastly - Everyone is trying to figure out what is broken in the wine industry - did this article making the rounds shed any light on anything? - https://www.marketingwine.com/2025/08/06/the-enshittification-of-the-wine-industry/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Tasting Together - Taking a short break for the summa! Tasting Together - Taking a short break for the summa! Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:07 68894bccac6bbfb625eda960 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/tasting-together-taking-a-short-break-for-the-summa 68894bccac6bbfb625eda960 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 tasting-together-taking-a-short-break-for-the-summa full

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]]> The Lead Up To i4C 2025! The Lead Up To i4C 2025! Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT 31:42 6876d7e65d5bb088748f6d57 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/the-lead-up-to-i4c-2025 6876d7e65d5bb088748f6d57 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 the-lead-up-to-i4c-2025 full 2 21 Miroki had the chance to catch the recent Weird Al show at the Budweiser stage - and she had some thoughts on the hospitality offered.


Miroki and André finally catch up on the same continent - and they go through what they are looking forward to about i4C. You can still grab a last minute ticket by visiting https://www.coolchardonnay.org


Last André shares a memory of his time spent with the late Nicolas Potel of Domaine Roche de Bellene who recently passed away - We offer condolences to the Potel family - and to everyone mourning this loss.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Miroki had the chance to catch the recent Weird Al show at the Budweiser stage - and she had some thoughts on the hospitality offered.


Miroki and André finally catch up on the same continent - and they go through what they are looking forward to about i4C. You can still grab a last minute ticket by visiting https://www.coolchardonnay.org


Last André shares a memory of his time spent with the late Nicolas Potel of Domaine Roche de Bellene who recently passed away - We offer condolences to the Potel family - and to everyone mourning this loss.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Feed Drop - The Cool Sip - Conversations from i4C Feed Drop - The Cool Sip - Conversations from i4C Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:01:57 GMT 21:28 686809053b5dc9fc2200391c false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/feed-drop-the-cool-sip-conversations-from-i4c 686809053b5dc9fc2200391c 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 feed-drop-the-cool-sip-conversations-from-i4c full 2 20 Miroki is still on the road - but André has been busy doing work for i4C - which is coming up quickly.


Take a listen to the first episode of the Cool Sip -


Jeff Moote has been a long time attendee at i4C. First as a volunteer and paid guest - this year he will be joining the event as a producer. Jeff has been making outstanding wines under his Divergence label for a few years now - and the word is getting out. André Proulx sits down with Jeff to discuss his favourite memories from i4C - and what he's looking forward to this year.


You can learn more about Divergence Wines here - https://divergencewines.ca/

You can get your tickets to meet Jeff here - https://coolchardonnay.org/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Miroki is still on the road - but André has been busy doing work for i4C - which is coming up quickly.


Take a listen to the first episode of the Cool Sip -


Jeff Moote has been a long time attendee at i4C. First as a volunteer and paid guest - this year he will be joining the event as a producer. Jeff has been making outstanding wines under his Divergence label for a few years now - and the word is getting out. André Proulx sits down with Jeff to discuss his favourite memories from i4C - and what he's looking forward to this year.


You can learn more about Divergence Wines here - https://divergencewines.ca/

You can get your tickets to meet Jeff here - https://coolchardonnay.org/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[Will A Canadian Make The World's Best Oeufs En Meurette?]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 20:46:36 GMT 36:11 685325ac68b0c25e38344b1c false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/will-a-canadian-make-the-worlds-best-oeufs-en-meurette 685325ac68b0c25e38344b1c 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 will-a-canadian-make-the-worlds-best-oeufs-en-meurette full 2 19 André catches up with Chef Edgar Trudeau who will be representing Canada at the Clos Vougeot in October where he will be attempting to make the worlds best Oeufs en Meurette.


Miroki has some thoughts on food she has experienced in Portugal and Greece.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> André catches up with Chef Edgar Trudeau who will be representing Canada at the Clos Vougeot in October where he will be attempting to make the worlds best Oeufs en Meurette.


Miroki has some thoughts on food she has experienced in Portugal and Greece.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Do They Eat Vegetables In France? Do They Eat Vegetables In France? Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT 40:16 683f9192c966cde7364c9780 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/do-they-eat-vegetables-in-france 683f9192c966cde7364c9780 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 do-they-eat-vegetables-in-france full 2 18 André is back in Canada - Miroki is still in Europe - she has some thoughts on what it was like to travel by train from Paris to Barcelona. What's the best way to pack a suitcase when bringing wine and food home from your travels? And sadly, someone lost a bottle of wine to breakage in their luggage.


Restaurants mentioned

https://www.tasquinhadalinda.com/

https://taverne-paillette.com/


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You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> André is back in Canada - Miroki is still in Europe - she has some thoughts on what it was like to travel by train from Paris to Barcelona. What's the best way to pack a suitcase when bringing wine and food home from your travels? And sadly, someone lost a bottle of wine to breakage in their luggage.


Restaurants mentioned

https://www.tasquinhadalinda.com/

https://taverne-paillette.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Taking A Toddler To France Was A Good Idea After All... Taking A Toddler To France Was A Good Idea After All... Thu, 22 May 2025 13:39:26 GMT 49:21 682f290fe57506ea97807c49 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/taking-a-toddler-to-france-was-a-good-idea-after-all 682f290fe57506ea97807c49 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 taking-a-toddler-to-france-was-a-good-idea-after-all full 2 17 Miroki and her husband Eric joined André and his family (Anja and Spencer) on their trip to Champagne. Earlier this year we had a chat with Alina and Kyle about bringing a toddler with them to France - and it eased André's nerves. While there were definitely some challenges ... It has been a good trip. Consider this episode a teaser of what's to come after some great food and wine was consumed in Epernay and Reims.


Listen to our episode with Alina and Kyle a.k.a @Travelmilove - https://embed.acast.com/6511c60bfcda220011a88b54/679812dfb6e07e5a2fe71d4b


We ate at

Canard Street - https://www.canard-street.fr/

Chez Colette - https://www.facebook.com/people/Chez-Colette/

Sacré Bistro - https://sacrebistro.fr/


We tasted at

Henri Giraud - https://champagne-giraud.com/ - imported by AbV - https://abvgroup.ca/

Champagne Gosset - https://www.champagne-gosset.com/ - imported by Le Sommelier - https://www.lesommelier.com/

Champagne de Vignerons - https://www.champagnedevignerons.fr/boutique-19-avenue-de-champagne/

Gaidoz-Forget - https://www.champagne-gaidoz-forget.com/en/ - imported by Les Grappes - https://www.lesgrappes.ca/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Miroki and her husband Eric joined André and his family (Anja and Spencer) on their trip to Champagne. Earlier this year we had a chat with Alina and Kyle about bringing a toddler with them to France - and it eased André's nerves. While there were definitely some challenges ... It has been a good trip. Consider this episode a teaser of what's to come after some great food and wine was consumed in Epernay and Reims.


Listen to our episode with Alina and Kyle a.k.a @Travelmilove - https://embed.acast.com/6511c60bfcda220011a88b54/679812dfb6e07e5a2fe71d4b


We ate at

Canard Street - https://www.canard-street.fr/

Chez Colette - https://www.facebook.com/people/Chez-Colette/

Sacré Bistro - https://sacrebistro.fr/


We tasted at

Henri Giraud - https://champagne-giraud.com/ - imported by AbV - https://abvgroup.ca/

Champagne Gosset - https://www.champagne-gosset.com/ - imported by Le Sommelier - https://www.lesommelier.com/

Champagne de Vignerons - https://www.champagnedevignerons.fr/boutique-19-avenue-de-champagne/

Gaidoz-Forget - https://www.champagne-gaidoz-forget.com/en/ - imported by Les Grappes - https://www.lesgrappes.ca/


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]]> Whiskey - Whisky - Rye? Whiskey - Whisky - Rye? Wed, 07 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT 1:04:41 681a6f70609de35278f9f035 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/whiskey-whisky-rye 681a6f70609de35278f9f035 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 whiskey-whisky-rye full 2 16 Both Miroki and Andre are lovers of whisk(e)y, but how much do they know, outside of the fact that Scotch spells it “whisky”? Miroki had a chance to attend a UK tasting that featured drams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. Plus, she catches up with Foxes Bow co-founder, Tony Foote, to talk about how they are reinventing the image of Irish whiskey, and Jamie Johnson, Ambassador for Glenfiddich and Balvenie, to discuss why Scotch is such a household name globally and why women are STILL dealing with gatekeeping in the whisk(e)y world?


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]]> Both Miroki and Andre are lovers of whisk(e)y, but how much do they know, outside of the fact that Scotch spells it “whisky”? Miroki had a chance to attend a UK tasting that featured drams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. Plus, she catches up with Foxes Bow co-founder, Tony Foote, to talk about how they are reinventing the image of Irish whiskey, and Jamie Johnson, Ambassador for Glenfiddich and Balvenie, to discuss why Scotch is such a household name globally and why women are STILL dealing with gatekeeping in the whisk(e)y world?


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Easter, Passover, and $15 Eggs! Easter, Passover, and $15 Eggs! Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 41:53 6807ab02da41f5ac1aba1e11 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/easter-passover-and-15-eggs 6807ab02da41f5ac1aba1e11 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 easter-passover-and-15-eggs full 2 15 Miroki and André catch up while Miroki is still on the road celebrating passover with her in-laws in Massachusetts. The Easter Bunny visited Spencer for the first time - with a large basket of chocolate. How are Americans coping with tariff's on the horizon - and 15$ eggs in the grocery stores...


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]]> Miroki and André catch up while Miroki is still on the road celebrating passover with her in-laws in Massachusetts. The Easter Bunny visited Spencer for the first time - with a large basket of chocolate. How are Americans coping with tariff's on the horizon - and 15$ eggs in the grocery stores...


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

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]]> Temperatures - Baller Champagne - Tariffs - What more could you ask for? Temperatures - Baller Champagne - Tariffs - What more could you ask for? Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT 57:50 67f471a547643545ed88c3f8 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/temperatures-baller-champagne-tariffs-what-more-could-you-as 67f471a547643545ed88c3f8 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 temperatures-baller-champagne-tariffs-what-more-could-you-as full 2 14 Miroki and André get caught up on some news of the day - and take a look at a couple of tastings they recently attended.


  • They attended a tasting hosted by Wakefield Wines where the theme of the night was the importance of serving temperatures for wine.
  • An opportunity to taste La Belle Epoque - the full lineup including a Blanc de Blancs, a Rosé, and Brut from Perrier Jouet
  • André needs to get over himself - and he admitted to having a great time and meal at Medieval Times


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]]> Miroki and André get caught up on some news of the day - and take a look at a couple of tastings they recently attended.


  • They attended a tasting hosted by Wakefield Wines where the theme of the night was the importance of serving temperatures for wine.
  • An opportunity to taste La Belle Epoque - the full lineup including a Blanc de Blancs, a Rosé, and Brut from Perrier Jouet
  • André needs to get over himself - and he admitted to having a great time and meal at Medieval Times


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Would you spend $1000 on Dinner? Would you spend $1000 on Dinner? Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 41:22 67e31ff55926376d2aadc7e5 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/would-you-spend-1000-on-dinner 67e31ff55926376d2aadc7e5 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 would-you-spend-1000-on-dinner full 2 13 Miroki recently visited Danico for her first One-Michelin star dining experience. André has been very critical of the Michelin Guide in Toronto ... Did Danico deliver the goods - or did Miroki leave disappointed?


https://www.danicotoronto.com/

https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/ontario/toronto


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]]> Miroki recently visited Danico for her first One-Michelin star dining experience. André has been very critical of the Michelin Guide in Toronto ... Did Danico deliver the goods - or did Miroki leave disappointed?


https://www.danicotoronto.com/

https://guide.michelin.com/ca/en/ontario/toronto


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview


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]]> What do Beer and Terroir Have In Common? What do Beer and Terroir Have In Common? Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT 47:42 67d0871f863a5bda62b77420 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-do-beer-and-terroir-have-in-common 67d0871f863a5bda62b77420 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-do-beer-and-terroir-have-in-common full 2 12 André and Miroki have been chatting about the concept of beer and terroir for quite some time on and off. So this week they set off on a mission to find brewmasters to help them dissect whether or not beer and terroir function in the same sentence. After all - You can import you ingredients - assemble it in any Canadian city - and say made in Canada on the can. They are joined by Mark Horsley of Barrel Heart Brewing - and Aaron Spinney of Merit Brewing - both located in Hamilton.


https://barrelheart.com/

https://www.meritbrewing.ca/


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]]> André and Miroki have been chatting about the concept of beer and terroir for quite some time on and off. So this week they set off on a mission to find brewmasters to help them dissect whether or not beer and terroir function in the same sentence. After all - You can import you ingredients - assemble it in any Canadian city - and say made in Canada on the can. They are joined by Mark Horsley of Barrel Heart Brewing - and Aaron Spinney of Merit Brewing - both located in Hamilton.


https://barrelheart.com/

https://www.meritbrewing.ca/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> David Adelsheim Pioneer of Oregon Pinot Noir (and Chardonnay) David Adelsheim Pioneer of Oregon Pinot Noir (and Chardonnay) Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT 1:02:28 67be0560ce4aee402ace1825 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/david-adelsheim-pioneer-of-oregon-pinot-noir-and-chardonnay 67be0560ce4aee402ace1825 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 david-adelsheim-pioneer-of-oregon-pinot-noir-and-chardonnay full 2 11 David Adelsheim is the charismatic founder of his eponymous winery. He also makes amazing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Miroki and André sit down with David to get some stories about what it was like getting his winery started in the 70s - and where the Oregon wine industry is going.


You can learn more about Adelsheim Winery here - https://www.adelsheim.com/ and they are represented by Mark Anthony Wine and Spirits


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]]> David Adelsheim is the charismatic founder of his eponymous winery. He also makes amazing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Miroki and André sit down with David to get some stories about what it was like getting his winery started in the 70s - and where the Oregon wine industry is going.


You can learn more about Adelsheim Winery here - https://www.adelsheim.com/ and they are represented by Mark Anthony Wine and Spirits


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> What do you know about Port Wine? What do you know about Port Wine? Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT 45:57 67ab8ebc505cb2a0a3050c7e false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-do-you-know-about-port-wine 67ab8ebc505cb2a0a3050c7e 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-do-you-know-about-port-wine full 2 10 André visited the city of Porto last November. While he was on vacation - he took the time to visit a handful of Port Houses to learn everything he could. His visits included Taylor-Fladgate, Niepoort, and Ramos Pinto. André and Miroki dive into all things Port on this episode of Tasting Together - What's the difference between tawny and ruby ports? How is port made vs. regular still wines. Which Port house does André believe he is the reincarnation of the founder of?


*The show photo is of the 'Piano' from Ramos Pinto - which contains all the components available for the port blenders to make their wines.


Learn more about

Taylor-Fladgate - https://www.taylor.pt/us - represented by Sylvstre

Ramos Pinto - https://www.ramospinto.pt/en/ - represented by Select Wines

Niepoort - https://www.niepoort.pt/en/ - represented by Le Sommelier


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]]> André visited the city of Porto last November. While he was on vacation - he took the time to visit a handful of Port Houses to learn everything he could. His visits included Taylor-Fladgate, Niepoort, and Ramos Pinto. André and Miroki dive into all things Port on this episode of Tasting Together - What's the difference between tawny and ruby ports? How is port made vs. regular still wines. Which Port house does André believe he is the reincarnation of the founder of?


*The show photo is of the 'Piano' from Ramos Pinto - which contains all the components available for the port blenders to make their wines.


Learn more about

Taylor-Fladgate - https://www.taylor.pt/us - represented by Sylvstre

Ramos Pinto - https://www.ramospinto.pt/en/ - represented by Select Wines

Niepoort - https://www.niepoort.pt/en/ - represented by Le Sommelier


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Happy Lunar New Year - Is Bringing A Two Year Old to Champagne A Good Idea? Happy Lunar New Year - Is Bringing A Two Year Old to Champagne A Good Idea? Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT 1:01:28 679812dfb6e07e5a2fe71d4b false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/happy-lunar-new-year-is-bringing-a-two-year-old-to-champagne 679812dfb6e07e5a2fe71d4b 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 happy-lunar-new-year-is-bringing-a-two-year-old-to-champagne full 2 9 It's Lunar New Year! - Miroki opens up about what it's like to connect with her roots, and how important it is for her to celebrate. Is this going to be the catalyst that makes her fall in love with cooking?


André is planning a trip to Champagne - with a two year old - so what better way to plan his trip than to speak to a couple that did just that.


Miroki and André are joined by Alina and Kyle of https://www.instagram.com/travelmilove/ or https://www.tiktok.com/@travelmilove


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]]> It's Lunar New Year! - Miroki opens up about what it's like to connect with her roots, and how important it is for her to celebrate. Is this going to be the catalyst that makes her fall in love with cooking?


André is planning a trip to Champagne - with a two year old - so what better way to plan his trip than to speak to a couple that did just that.


Miroki and André are joined by Alina and Kyle of https://www.instagram.com/travelmilove/ or https://www.tiktok.com/@travelmilove


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Decolonizing Cuisine with Chef Shane Chartrand Decolonizing Cuisine with Chef Shane Chartrand Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:00:24 GMT 1:02:57 6776ebaaa1ad7348eb4ffd42 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/decolonizing-cuisine-with-chef-shane-chartrand 6776ebaaa1ad7348eb4ffd42 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 decolonizing-cuisine-with-chef-shane-chartrand full 2 8 Miroki and André are big fans of Top Chef Canada - seeing great cooking coming from all corners of the country is inspiring. This season one chef stood out - and that is Indigenous Chef Shane Chartrand. Shane joins Tasting Together to talk about his time on the show - and to talk about his own origin story.


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]]> Miroki and André are big fans of Top Chef Canada - seeing great cooking coming from all corners of the country is inspiring. This season one chef stood out - and that is Indigenous Chef Shane Chartrand. Shane joins Tasting Together to talk about his time on the show - and to talk about his own origin story.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> TWO GUYS TALKING WINE - The Man Behind The Wine Lists At The Fairmont Royal York TWO GUYS TALKING WINE - The Man Behind The Wine Lists At The Fairmont Royal York Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:56:59 GMT 47:18 67621dc56ba7599e644dc0c1 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/two-guys-talking-wine 67621dc56ba7599e644dc0c1 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 two-guys-talking-wine full THIS IS NOT AN EPISODE OF TASTING TOGETHER - BUT TWO GUYS TALKING WINE - WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE AND HAVE A GREAT 2025!


Why don't we see more Ontario wine on wine lists in Toronto? We put that question to the Sommelier at the Fairmont Royal York - Steven Karataglidis. Steven has made it his mission to add a diverse range of Ontario wines on the lists at this prestigious hotel.


You can follow Steven on social media at - @stevenkarataglidis


Make sure you help the two guys reach episode 700 - You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine

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]]> THIS IS NOT AN EPISODE OF TASTING TOGETHER - BUT TWO GUYS TALKING WINE - WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS EPISODE AND HAVE A GREAT 2025!


Why don't we see more Ontario wine on wine lists in Toronto? We put that question to the Sommelier at the Fairmont Royal York - Steven Karataglidis. Steven has made it his mission to add a diverse range of Ontario wines on the lists at this prestigious hotel.


You can follow Steven on social media at - @stevenkarataglidis


Make sure you help the two guys reach episode 700 - You can support Two Guys Talking Wine on Patreon at www.patreon.com/2guystalkingwine

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]]> <![CDATA[NOT Another Turkey Wine & Food Pairing Podcast]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:30:39 GMT 47:18 676217b5e33879c628a3072d false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/not-another-turkey-wine-food-pairing-podcast 676217b5e33879c628a3072d 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 not-another-turkey-wine-food-pairing-podcast full 2 7 Let's face it - André is old... and he has been doing the writing about wine thing for awhile... So this year he said he's not going to do the wine and holidays writing. Can Miroki make his heart grow three times bigger and change his grinchy ways?


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Let's face it - André is old... and he has been doing the writing about wine thing for awhile... So this year he said he's not going to do the wine and holidays writing. Can Miroki make his heart grow three times bigger and change his grinchy ways?


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[The Epic Wine Tasting We're Glad We Didn't Miss]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:28 GMT 46:23 674f7318a20a285c955fd3ca false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/the-epic-wine-tasting-were-glad-we-didnt-miss 674f7318a20a285c955fd3ca 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 the-epic-wine-tasting-were-glad-we-didnt-miss full 2 6 On a nice October day - during the week Miroki was due to be wed - André forced her to drop all her plans to attend the grand cru culinary wine festival in support of UHN programs hosted by Halpern. 2024 was the 20th incarnation of this festival and raised 38 million in support of the new surgical tower at Toronto Western Hospital.


That being said - Grand Cru is also a great place to taste some wines that may be out of reach for some...

We had the chance to taste and chat with

David Butterfield of his eponymous winery

Taste through the line up of Caduceus Cellars wines

Discover whether or not California can rival the wines of Burgundy by tasting the wines of Racines next to the wines for Domaine de Montille

Have a very laid back conversation with Alexandre Leger of the iconic Domaine Ponsot

We fought the mob to taste the Champagne of Pol Roger - but instead discovered the bubbles of Pierre Paillard

Thank you to Mika from Halpern for allowing us early access to the event to get some interview.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> On a nice October day - during the week Miroki was due to be wed - André forced her to drop all her plans to attend the grand cru culinary wine festival in support of UHN programs hosted by Halpern. 2024 was the 20th incarnation of this festival and raised 38 million in support of the new surgical tower at Toronto Western Hospital.


That being said - Grand Cru is also a great place to taste some wines that may be out of reach for some...

We had the chance to taste and chat with

David Butterfield of his eponymous winery

Taste through the line up of Caduceus Cellars wines

Discover whether or not California can rival the wines of Burgundy by tasting the wines of Racines next to the wines for Domaine de Montille

Have a very laid back conversation with Alexandre Leger of the iconic Domaine Ponsot

We fought the mob to taste the Champagne of Pol Roger - but instead discovered the bubbles of Pierre Paillard

Thank you to Mika from Halpern for allowing us early access to the event to get some interview.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Miroki Tastes Her Way Through Cuba - Yes, The Food IS Good! Miroki Tastes Her Way Through Cuba - Yes, The Food IS Good! Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:13 GMT 37:53 673d8a5775e6ea9d68d7998b false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/miroki-tastes-her-way-through-cuba-yes-the-food-is-good 673d8a5775e6ea9d68d7998b 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 miroki-tastes-her-way-through-cuba-yes-the-food-is-good full 2 5

Miroki booked a last minute mini-moon with Eric, and chose to discover Cuba for the first time. While the beaches are nice, she learned of Cuba's notorious reputation for having bad food. But is it all it seems?


On one side, cigars, rum, and piña coladas galore! On the other, rolling power outages, hitchhiking doctors and collapsing buildings.


Despite booking at a resort, she chose to try walking in the steps of a local, spending days exploring and tasting in Varadero, Havana and Matanzas.


Voices of Cuban residents shared their stories from various perspectives:


Leonardo Bacallao from the Casa Particular (private rental home) Casa Colonial Abogados Leonardo y Angela

Osniel, a local tour guide of Cuban Compass Tours

David Venegas, General Manager of Iberostar Playa Alameda (Instagram @davidsevcab)

Filito Fujuyang, a street artist in Varadero


La Guarida is a fine restaurant in Havana, converted from a 20th century home shortly after it was used for the Academy Award Nominated film Strawberry & Chocolate.


Saint Elvira Church is a historic church in Varadero that accepts donations during weekdays between 9AM-12PM, and brings them to hard hit regions.


Cuba Libro is a used bookstore and cafe in Havana that focuses on social responsibility. They accept donations, and bring them to underserved locations.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]>

Miroki booked a last minute mini-moon with Eric, and chose to discover Cuba for the first time. While the beaches are nice, she learned of Cuba's notorious reputation for having bad food. But is it all it seems?


On one side, cigars, rum, and piña coladas galore! On the other, rolling power outages, hitchhiking doctors and collapsing buildings.


Despite booking at a resort, she chose to try walking in the steps of a local, spending days exploring and tasting in Varadero, Havana and Matanzas.


Voices of Cuban residents shared their stories from various perspectives:


Leonardo Bacallao from the Casa Particular (private rental home) Casa Colonial Abogados Leonardo y Angela

Osniel, a local tour guide of Cuban Compass Tours

David Venegas, General Manager of Iberostar Playa Alameda (Instagram @davidsevcab)

Filito Fujuyang, a street artist in Varadero


La Guarida is a fine restaurant in Havana, converted from a 20th century home shortly after it was used for the Academy Award Nominated film Strawberry & Chocolate.


Saint Elvira Church is a historic church in Varadero that accepts donations during weekdays between 9AM-12PM, and brings them to hard hit regions.


Cuba Libro is a used bookstore and cafe in Havana that focuses on social responsibility. They accept donations, and bring them to underserved locations.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André on Instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[Simu Liu vs. Bobba - Miroki's Wedding Food Rocked! ]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:00:14 GMT 46:00 672aa709743b21a61459aad6 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/simu-liu-vs-bobba-mirokis-wedding-food-rocked 672aa709743b21a61459aad6 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 simu-liu-vs-bobba-mirokis-wedding-food-rocked full 2 4 While Miroki was busy getting married a French Canadian Startup was busy appropriating Asian culture by creating a ready to drink bubble tea. This came to light on CBC during a segment on Dragon's Den where Canadian/Chinese actor Simu Liu raised concerns to the founders of Bobba. Miroki spent countless hours planning her wedding - was the payoff worth it in the food department?


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]]> While Miroki was busy getting married a French Canadian Startup was busy appropriating Asian culture by creating a ready to drink bubble tea. This came to light on CBC during a segment on Dragon's Den where Canadian/Chinese actor Simu Liu raised concerns to the founders of Bobba. Miroki spent countless hours planning her wedding - was the payoff worth it in the food department?


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> How Did You Fall In Love With Cooking? How Did You Fall In Love With Cooking? Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:56 GMT 49:59 67180f4730187dfb6c8abe21 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/how-did-you-fall-in-love-with-cooking 67180f4730187dfb6c8abe21 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 how-did-you-fall-in-love-with-cooking full 2 3 André enlists some help from his friends to keep the lights on while Miroki is off getting married.

They talk about Gilbert Proulx's appearance on Wall of Chefs, their love of the original Iron Chef, and Japanese cuisine.

They are joined by Guillaume Frénéhard to talk about how the french learn about food.

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]]> André enlists some help from his friends to keep the lights on while Miroki is off getting married.

They talk about Gilbert Proulx's appearance on Wall of Chefs, their love of the original Iron Chef, and Japanese cuisine.

They are joined by Guillaume Frénéhard to talk about how the french learn about food.

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]]> What Do 700 000 Hot Dogs Look Like? And Can You Get One In A Michelin Guide Restaurant? What Do 700 000 Hot Dogs Look Like? And Can You Get One In A Michelin Guide Restaurant? Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:00:15 GMT 35:55 670444dec88f09c3e010dcf3 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-do-700-000-hot-dogs-look-like-and-can-you-get-one-in-a- 670444dec88f09c3e010dcf3 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-do-700-000-hot-dogs-look-like-and-can-you-get-one-in-a- full 2 2 Miroki and André take some time to go over the latest news they may have missed over the past few weeks ...

It turns out that Torontonians eat A LOT of hot dogs at Blue Jays games... How are things going for the 2024 harvest in Niagara... The newest Michelin Guide is out - and André might be warming up to it. Is Oktoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo just for tourists - or is it worth going out of your to visit?


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Miroki and André take some time to go over the latest news they may have missed over the past few weeks ...

It turns out that Torontonians eat A LOT of hot dogs at Blue Jays games... How are things going for the 2024 harvest in Niagara... The newest Michelin Guide is out - and André might be warming up to it. Is Oktoberfest in Kitchener-Waterloo just for tourists - or is it worth going out of your to visit?


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]]> The Triumph Of Mom and Pop Shops In Food and Spirits The Triumph Of Mom and Pop Shops In Food and Spirits Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:16:54 GMT 49:01 66f46fb6ec3521a27c98d3c9 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/the-triumph-of-mom-and-pop-shops-in-food-and-spirits 66f46fb6ec3521a27c98d3c9 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 the-triumph-of-mom-and-pop-shops-in-food-and-spirits full 2 1 In this episode André take a look at the origin of the famous Panino from the Italian Star Deli in Regina.


https://www.italianstardeli.com/


Here is the CBC story referenced in the podcast - https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-wednesday-edition-1.4191090/regina-deli-owner-cuts-off-his-legendary-mullet-from-heck-1.4191095


Miroki visited Khoury's Fine Wine and Spirits on her recent visit to Las Vegas - What's it like slinging bottled in sin city?


https://www.khourysfinewine.com/

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]]> In this episode André take a look at the origin of the famous Panino from the Italian Star Deli in Regina.


https://www.italianstardeli.com/


Here is the CBC story referenced in the podcast - https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-wednesday-edition-1.4191090/regina-deli-owner-cuts-off-his-legendary-mullet-from-heck-1.4191095


Miroki visited Khoury's Fine Wine and Spirits on her recent visit to Las Vegas - What's it like slinging bottled in sin city?


https://www.khourysfinewine.com/

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]]> The Great Wine Regions of Michigan (and Indiana) The Great Wine Regions of Michigan (and Indiana) Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:19:09 GMT 32:36 66e23361302223b6489aa129 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/the-great-wine-regions-of-michigan-and-indiana 66e23361302223b6489aa129 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 the-great-wine-regions-of-michigan-and-indiana full 1 26 Miroki has been on the road recently and couldn't resist the siren's song of the vineyards of Indiana and Michigan. She visited -

Stranger Wine Co.

Modales Wines

Oliver Winery & Vineyards


This is the end of Season One of Tasting Together - stay tuned for Season Two coming up next week


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]]> Miroki has been on the road recently and couldn't resist the siren's song of the vineyards of Indiana and Michigan. She visited -

Stranger Wine Co.

Modales Wines

Oliver Winery & Vineyards


This is the end of Season One of Tasting Together - stay tuned for Season Two coming up next week


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Is Chardonnay The Most Important Grape In The World? Is Chardonnay The Most Important Grape In The World? Wed, 28 Aug 2024 07:00:19 GMT 46:15 66ce817363da55a66038f97a false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/is-chardonnay-the-most-important-grape-in-the-world 66ce817363da55a66038f97a 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 is-chardonnay-the-most-important-grape-in-the-world full 1 25 André and Miroki were guests at the Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (www.coolchardonnay.org). This led André to the question 'Is Chardonnay the most important grape in the world?'. We put this question to virtually everyone who attended the celebration... Are you surprised by the answer?


We spoke with a large number of people ...

Stefan Neumann who was the excellent keynote speaker at I4C

JL Groux of Stratus

Thomas Bachelder of Le Clos Jordanne (and his eponymous winery)

Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble of Dobbin Estates

Ilya Senchuk of Leaning Post Winery

Romain Bourgeois of Deux Roches

Alphonse Potel of Domaine Roche de Bellene

Jacques Viljoen of Boschendal

Anthony Hamilton Russell of his eponymous winery

Jimmy Smith of Wine with Jimmy

Yvonne Irvine of Maenad Winery

Vanessa McKean of Adamo Winery

Matthias Messner Managing Director of Kellerei Bozen


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]]> André and Miroki were guests at the Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (www.coolchardonnay.org). This led André to the question 'Is Chardonnay the most important grape in the world?'. We put this question to virtually everyone who attended the celebration... Are you surprised by the answer?


We spoke with a large number of people ...

Stefan Neumann who was the excellent keynote speaker at I4C

JL Groux of Stratus

Thomas Bachelder of Le Clos Jordanne (and his eponymous winery)

Ann Sperling and Peter Gamble of Dobbin Estates

Ilya Senchuk of Leaning Post Winery

Romain Bourgeois of Deux Roches

Alphonse Potel of Domaine Roche de Bellene

Jacques Viljoen of Boschendal

Anthony Hamilton Russell of his eponymous winery

Jimmy Smith of Wine with Jimmy

Yvonne Irvine of Maenad Winery

Vanessa McKean of Adamo Winery

Matthias Messner Managing Director of Kellerei Bozen


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Con Culture - Eating from the Freezer Con Culture - Eating from the Freezer Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:48 GMT 37:07 66bb7a4d94a112c8bb27df37 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/con-culture-eating-from-the-freezer 66bb7a4d94a112c8bb27df37 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 con-culture-eating-from-the-freezer full 1 24 Miroki has been eating and drinking her way through the American Midwest - she recently was in Indianapolis for Gen Con.


How Long Is Too Long To Keep Something In Your Freezer? André has come to the realization that some of the stuff stored in his home might have passed it's expiry date.


Is Loblaws on the ropes? Their Q2 earnings were down - so they're trying to bribe consumers with trading cards?


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]]> Miroki has been eating and drinking her way through the American Midwest - she recently was in Indianapolis for Gen Con.


How Long Is Too Long To Keep Something In Your Freezer? André has come to the realization that some of the stuff stored in his home might have passed it's expiry date.


Is Loblaws on the ropes? Their Q2 earnings were down - so they're trying to bribe consumers with trading cards?


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Where to Eat in Halifax - Spirits Producers Fight Back! Where to Eat in Halifax - Spirits Producers Fight Back! Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:00:20 GMT 15:31 66a98002dcc0b601b3553590 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/where-to-eat-in-halifax-spirits-producers-fight-back 66a98002dcc0b601b3553590 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 where-to-eat-in-halifax-spirits-producers-fight-back full 1 23 Miroki and André record separately in this busy travel part of the summer.

Miroki shares her favourite places to eat in Halifax!

André brings an update to a story that we covered earlier this season with regard to spirits producers and the LCBO.


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]]> Miroki and André record separately in this busy travel part of the summer.

Miroki shares her favourite places to eat in Halifax!

André brings an update to a story that we covered earlier this season with regard to spirits producers and the LCBO.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> How Hard Is It To Make French Pastries - Do We Need A Liquor Monopoly? How Hard Is It To Make French Pastries - Do We Need A Liquor Monopoly? Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:07 GMT 44:27 6696e539c853c8f577f4b18f false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/how-hard-is-it-to-make-french-pastries-do-we-need-a-liquor-m 6696e539c853c8f577f4b18f 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 how-hard-is-it-to-make-french-pastries-do-we-need-a-liquor-m full 1 22 We sit down with Anna Warunkiewicz one of the owners of Chaton in Hamilton - www.chatonhamilton.com


We update the world on whether or not the world has ended for wine lovers in Ontario as the LCBO strike rages on.


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]]> We sit down with Anna Warunkiewicz one of the owners of Chaton in Hamilton - www.chatonhamilton.com


We update the world on whether or not the world has ended for wine lovers in Ontario as the LCBO strike rages on.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Bachelorette Etiquette - Premium Wineries of South Africa Bachelorette Etiquette - Premium Wineries of South Africa Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:00:07 GMT 48:11 66845b22f364c64008dc1129 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/bachelorette-etiquette-premium-wineries-of-south-africa 66845b22f364c64008dc1129 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 bachelorette-etiquette-premium-wineries-of-south-africa full 1 21 First and foremost - here is the link to the GoFundMe set up for the Lacey Family - https://www.gofundme.com/f/honouring-kimball-laceys-legacy


What is proper Bachelorette Etiquette if you decide to head to wine country? Is South Africa about to have its day? Why don't we drink more of these wines?


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]]> First and foremost - here is the link to the GoFundMe set up for the Lacey Family - https://www.gofundme.com/f/honouring-kimball-laceys-legacy


What is proper Bachelorette Etiquette if you decide to head to wine country? Is South Africa about to have its day? Why don't we drink more of these wines?


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[It's Time To Upgrade Your Wine Glasses! - Is an LCBO Boycott Looming?]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:00:50 GMT 48:34 6671f4625d053f5ca36eaed0 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/its-time-to-upgrade-your-wine-glasses-is-an-lcbo-boycott-loo 6671f4625d053f5ca36eaed0 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 its-time-to-upgrade-your-wine-glasses-is-an-lcbo-boycott-loo full 1 20 Miroki and André sit down with the worlds most famous wine glass manufacturer - Maximilian Riedel. Does stemware make a big difference to the taste of your wine? Are the worlds biggest distillers in the middle of a showdown with the LCBO? Could this showdown lead to a boycott that might leave the shelves empty later this summer...


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]]> Miroki and André sit down with the worlds most famous wine glass manufacturer - Maximilian Riedel. Does stemware make a big difference to the taste of your wine? Are the worlds biggest distillers in the middle of a showdown with the LCBO? Could this showdown lead to a boycott that might leave the shelves empty later this summer...


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Wine in Corner Stores! Loblaws Boycott! The Norm is NOT okay! Wine in Corner Stores! Loblaws Boycott! The Norm is NOT okay! Wed, 05 Jun 2024 07:00:29 GMT 53:42 6659436d9d1daa0012f6f2e9 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/wine-in-corner-stores-loblaws-boycott-the-norm-is-not-okay 6659436d9d1daa0012f6f2e9 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 wine-in-corner-stores-loblaws-boycott-the-norm-is-not-okay full 1 19 There's been a lot of food and wine news going on!


Doug Ford recently announced that come hell or high water booze will be in corner stores! is this a win for the industry?

May is over - what did the Loblaws boycott accomplish?

Norman Hardie has been making appearances at a variety of wine events - what's up with that?


Additional Reading and Listening:

https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/845-commons-against-the-wind/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-winemaker-norman-hardie-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/

https://www.beanfield.com/


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]]> There's been a lot of food and wine news going on!


Doug Ford recently announced that come hell or high water booze will be in corner stores! is this a win for the industry?

May is over - what did the Loblaws boycott accomplish?

Norman Hardie has been making appearances at a variety of wine events - what's up with that?


Additional Reading and Listening:

https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/845-commons-against-the-wind/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canadian-winemaker-norman-hardie-accused-of-sexual-misconduct/

https://www.beanfield.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview


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]]> A Visit To Lake Seneca in the Finger Lakes A Visit To Lake Seneca in the Finger Lakes Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:15 GMT 54:25 664b53b62e12a800121b3b2d false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/a-visit-to-lake-seneca-in-the-finger-lakes 664b53b62e12a800121b3b2d 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 a-visit-to-lake-seneca-in-the-finger-lakes full 1 18 André took an April visit to lake Seneca - he visited Hillick and Hobbs, Hermann J Wiemer, and Fox Run. This was a return to the United States after his first visit to the Finger Lakes in 2017 when he heard that Paul Hobbs was opening a winery. Miroki and André take some time to unpack the trip and have a conversation about Riesling, Natural Wine, and the Geology and Geography of Lake Seneca.


Wineries visited -

https://www.hillickandhobbs.com/

https://www.wiemer.com/

https://foxrunvineyards.com/


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You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> André took an April visit to lake Seneca - he visited Hillick and Hobbs, Hermann J Wiemer, and Fox Run. This was a return to the United States after his first visit to the Finger Lakes in 2017 when he heard that Paul Hobbs was opening a winery. Miroki and André take some time to unpack the trip and have a conversation about Riesling, Natural Wine, and the Geology and Geography of Lake Seneca.


Wineries visited -

https://www.hillickandhobbs.com/

https://www.wiemer.com/

https://foxrunvineyards.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> The Joyce of Cooking! - Terroir in Prince Edward County The Joyce of Cooking! - Terroir in Prince Edward County Wed, 08 May 2024 07:00:50 GMT 40:54 663ab03e85776a001218631e false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/the-joyce-of-cooking-terroir-in-prince-edward-county 663ab03e85776a001218631e 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 the-joyce-of-cooking-terroir-in-prince-edward-county full 1 17 We are joined by Joyce Leung - Food Blogger, and Cooking Class Instructor - https://www.joyceofcooking.com/


André took a dumpling making course from her earlier this year - and when she talked about navigating asian grocery stores felt we had to share this with the audience.

Miroki had the opportunity to check out Terroir in Prince Edward County - https://www.pecwines.com/featured-events/terroir


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]]> We are joined by Joyce Leung - Food Blogger, and Cooking Class Instructor - https://www.joyceofcooking.com/


André took a dumpling making course from her earlier this year - and when she talked about navigating asian grocery stores felt we had to share this with the audience.

Miroki had the opportunity to check out Terroir in Prince Edward County - https://www.pecwines.com/featured-events/terroir


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[It's Time to Spring Into Spice - Earth Month with Unboxed Market]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:50 GMT 44:11 662275f90b12320012a20fc3 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/its-time-to-spring-into-spice-earth-month-with-unboxed-marke 662275f90b12320012a20fc3 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 its-time-to-spring-into-spice-earth-month-with-unboxed-marke full 1 16 Today we are joined by Beverly Crandon, Sommelier and Organizer of Spring Into Spice. What can people expect this year? (Oh and André shamelessly plugs the 80x Wine Company who will be pouring wine at this years event)


We celebrate the end of Earth Month by chatting with Michelle Genttner of Unboxed Market.


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]]> Today we are joined by Beverly Crandon, Sommelier and Organizer of Spring Into Spice. What can people expect this year? (Oh and André shamelessly plugs the 80x Wine Company who will be pouring wine at this years event)


We celebrate the end of Earth Month by chatting with Michelle Genttner of Unboxed Market.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Cuvée - A Celebration of Ontario Wine - The Passover Feast Cuvée - A Celebration of Ontario Wine - The Passover Feast Wed, 10 Apr 2024 04:19:11 GMT 40:33 66147beaee41b80016dcb274 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/cuvee-a-celebration-of-ontario-wine-the-passover-feast 66147beaee41b80016dcb274 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 cuvee-a-celebration-of-ontario-wine-the-passover-feast full 1 15 André and Miroki had the opportunity to check out Cuvée in it's first post-pandemic broad celebration. What stood out for them at this event?


They are joined by Miroki's fiancé Eric Weiss to discuss passover traditions.


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]]> André and Miroki had the opportunity to check out Cuvée in it's first post-pandemic broad celebration. What stood out for them at this event?


They are joined by Miroki's fiancé Eric Weiss to discuss passover traditions.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Who Is Going To Help Miroki Plan Her Wedding? Who Is Going To Help Miroki Plan Her Wedding? Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:39:07 GMT 55:20 660459bbf9e7460017d8e1c3 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/who-is-going-to-help-miroki-plan-her-wedding 660459bbf9e7460017d8e1c3 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 who-is-going-to-help-miroki-plan-her-wedding full 1 14 How do you deal with food allergies as a new parent? This got André thinking about how restaurants are forced to deal with people with made up allergies ...

What is going on with the wine industry in Nova Scotia and British Columbia? Are made in Canada wines going to include more foreign juice in the near future?

We sit down with Trevor Frankfort of https://trevents.ca/ to talk about wedding planning - which may or may not have something to do with the fact that Miroki is in the middle of planning hers. ..


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]]> How do you deal with food allergies as a new parent? This got André thinking about how restaurants are forced to deal with people with made up allergies ...

What is going on with the wine industry in Nova Scotia and British Columbia? Are made in Canada wines going to include more foreign juice in the near future?

We sit down with Trevor Frankfort of https://trevents.ca/ to talk about wedding planning - which may or may not have something to do with the fact that Miroki is in the middle of planning hers. ..


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview


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]]> What Does Sustainability Mean in the Wine World? What Does Sustainability Mean in the Wine World? Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:20:09 GMT 1:05:42 65f0e3300ab421001664d287 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-does-sustainability-mean-in-the-wine-world 65f0e3300ab421001664d287 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-does-sustainability-mean-in-the-wine-world full 1 13 Today Miroki and André are joined by Gilian Handelman of Jackson Family Wines.


The discussion revolves around sustainability - and how a large wine company can contribute to the future of winemaking


Wines that were tasted:

Capensis Chardonnay - $120 / available periodically thru HALPERN

Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon - $130 / available continuously thru LIFFORD

Tenuta Di Arcenu Arcanum - $175 / available periodically thru LIFFORD



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]]> Today Miroki and André are joined by Gilian Handelman of Jackson Family Wines.


The discussion revolves around sustainability - and how a large wine company can contribute to the future of winemaking


Wines that were tasted:

Capensis Chardonnay - $120 / available periodically thru HALPERN

Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon - $130 / available continuously thru LIFFORD

Tenuta Di Arcenu Arcanum - $175 / available periodically thru LIFFORD



You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[Fishman Lobster Clubhouse - Wee Baby Spencer's First Lunar New Year! - Hot Spicy Spicy]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:22:22 GMT 45:46 65df799c21cd38001644f9f1 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/fishman-lobster-clubhouse-wee-baby-spencers-first-lunar-new- 65df799c21cd38001644f9f1 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 fishman-lobster-clubhouse-wee-baby-spencers-first-lunar-new- full 1 12 Miroki and André visited a GTA institution Fishman Lobster Clubhouse. Coming to the end of Lunar New Year - André brought his daughter Spencer out to celebrate with good food - What does a 13 month old think of a mountain of Lobster?


Miroki also celebrated by visiting Hot Spicy Spicy in North York - We are joined by co-owner Simon Chen - the restaurant features recipes from his mother's cookbook (Mama Chen).


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]]> Miroki and André visited a GTA institution Fishman Lobster Clubhouse. Coming to the end of Lunar New Year - André brought his daughter Spencer out to celebrate with good food - What does a 13 month old think of a mountain of Lobster?


Miroki also celebrated by visiting Hot Spicy Spicy in North York - We are joined by co-owner Simon Chen - the restaurant features recipes from his mother's cookbook (Mama Chen).


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[Happy Lunar New Year - Valentine's Day - Eric Chong of R&D]]> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:00:29 GMT 55:10 65cbd658ac7c890018cc846f false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/happy-lunar-new-year-valentines-day-eric-chong-of-rd 65cbd658ac7c890018cc846f 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 happy-lunar-new-year-valentines-day-eric-chong-of-rd full 1 11 Miroki and André take a look at Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day. Do we really need another piece of wine content unpacking wine and chocolate?


They are also joined by Chef Eric Chong of R&D in Toronto - The conversation takes an unexpected turn when they discuss the market perception of Chinese food. What needs to be done to help elevate Chinese food in the eyes of Canadians.


You can visit R&D here - https://www.rdspadina.com/


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]]> Miroki and André take a look at Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day. Do we really need another piece of wine content unpacking wine and chocolate?


They are also joined by Chef Eric Chong of R&D in Toronto - The conversation takes an unexpected turn when they discuss the market perception of Chinese food. What needs to be done to help elevate Chinese food in the eyes of Canadians.


You can visit R&D here - https://www.rdspadina.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> The End of Dry January - Black Grapes Come to Toronto - Winterlicious! The End of Dry January - Black Grapes Come to Toronto - Winterlicious! Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:08:02 GMT 59:48 65b837bb2ed1750016ebe6c0 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/the-end-of-dry-january-black-grapes-come-to-toronto-winterli 65b837bb2ed1750016ebe6c0 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 the-end-of-dry-january-black-grapes-come-to-toronto-winterli full 1 10 On this last day of Dry January André has some thougths about the LCBO and Non-Alcoholic beverages.


Tomorrow is the beginning of Black History Month - We speak with Sommelier Beverly Crandon a little bit about the history of Black people and wine. She is also hosting a fantastic event called Black Grapes later this month - You can get tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-black-grapes-tickets-518171192987


You can learn more about Beverly here - https://www.beverlycrandon.com/ and here https://www.springintospice.com/


We also take a look at Winterlicious by sitting down with Huy Tran from Aburi Group to talk about their menu and why Winterlicious is important to their prestigious restaurants. You can make a reservation at Miku by visiting their website - https://mikutoronto.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

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]]> On this last day of Dry January André has some thougths about the LCBO and Non-Alcoholic beverages.


Tomorrow is the beginning of Black History Month - We speak with Sommelier Beverly Crandon a little bit about the history of Black people and wine. She is also hosting a fantastic event called Black Grapes later this month - You can get tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-month-black-grapes-tickets-518171192987


You can learn more about Beverly here - https://www.beverlycrandon.com/ and here https://www.springintospice.com/


We also take a look at Winterlicious by sitting down with Huy Tran from Aburi Group to talk about their menu and why Winterlicious is important to their prestigious restaurants. You can make a reservation at Miku by visiting their website - https://mikutoronto.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Toronto Loses A Beloved Bottle Shop And the Icewine Harvest Is Among Us Toronto Loses A Beloved Bottle Shop And the Icewine Harvest Is Among Us Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:10:26 GMT 52:26 65a70c6a5077ed0016f410db false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/toronto-loses-a-beloved-bottle-shop-and-the-icewine-harvest- 65a70c6a5077ed0016f410db 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 toronto-loses-a-beloved-bottle-shop-and-the-icewine-harvest- full 1 9 Recently Peter Pantry shut it doors in Toronto - This beloved bottle shop became a destination for coveted bottles during the pandemic. André and Miroki muse about whether or not bottle shops are a viable business model in 2024.


They unpack a recent article in Toronto Life that André felt was a glorification of bad chef behavriour in kitchens.


They also had the opportunity to check out the Niagra Icewine Festival and Gala that recently took place.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Recently Peter Pantry shut it doors in Toronto - This beloved bottle shop became a destination for coveted bottles during the pandemic. André and Miroki muse about whether or not bottle shops are a viable business model in 2024.


They unpack a recent article in Toronto Life that André felt was a glorification of bad chef behavriour in kitchens.


They also had the opportunity to check out the Niagra Icewine Festival and Gala that recently took place.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> <![CDATA[What Did You Enjoy Over The Holidays? - Let's Drink Boxed Wine!]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:00:18 GMT 45:56 658eee087782b30016a5b10f false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-did-you-enjoy-over-the-holidays-lets-drink-boxed-wine 658eee087782b30016a5b10f 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-did-you-enjoy-over-the-holidays-lets-drink-boxed-wine full 1 8 Miroki and André sit down and reflect on what they enjoyed over the holidays. In spite of stressful family time it sounds like great food and drink was enjoyed by all. André may have discovered one of the GTA's best sushi restaurants in a strip mall in Burlington. Miroki continued her tour of Alvin Leung's restaurants.


They also reflect on Dry January - and food and health goals for 2024.


They also sit down with Trevor Gulliver CEO/Co-founder of St John Wines and Restaurant. Where they unpack the quality of Trevor's wines that carry his branding.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Miroki and André sit down and reflect on what they enjoyed over the holidays. In spite of stressful family time it sounds like great food and drink was enjoyed by all. André may have discovered one of the GTA's best sushi restaurants in a strip mall in Burlington. Miroki continued her tour of Alvin Leung's restaurants.


They also reflect on Dry January - and food and health goals for 2024.


They also sit down with Trevor Gulliver CEO/Co-founder of St John Wines and Restaurant. Where they unpack the quality of Trevor's wines that carry his branding.


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> What Are you Drinking on the Holidays? - Everything You Wanted To Learn About Oysters What Are you Drinking on the Holidays? - Everything You Wanted To Learn About Oysters Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:34:16 GMT 44:13 657c71fd80c39b0016264f4f false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/what-are-you-drinking-on-the-holidays-everything-you-wanted- 657c71fd80c39b0016264f4f 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 what-are-you-drinking-on-the-holidays-everything-you-wanted- full 1 7 Miroki and André catch up with 640 Toronto's Danny Longo - What will they all be drinking over the holidays?


Hamilton is a culinary destination - they sit down with Chief Oyster Shucker David Burns, and Chef Kat Ellis to talk about all things Oysters at Maisy's Pearl

https://www.maisyspearl.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

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]]> Miroki and André catch up with 640 Toronto's Danny Longo - What will they all be drinking over the holidays?


Hamilton is a culinary destination - they sit down with Chief Oyster Shucker David Burns, and Chef Kat Ellis to talk about all things Oysters at Maisy's Pearl

https://www.maisyspearl.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> A Look At Michelin Star Restaurants in Hong Kong - Wines of Quinta da Boa Esperança with Artur Gama A Look At Michelin Star Restaurants in Hong Kong - Wines of Quinta da Boa Esperança with Artur Gama Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:18:15 GMT 40:47 656fc3de6d5c5b00124d9c22 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/a-look-at-michelin-star-restaurants-in-hong-kong-wines-of-qu 656fc3de6d5c5b00124d9c22 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 a-look-at-michelin-star-restaurants-in-hong-kong-wines-of-qu full 1 6 Miroki got off the plane and sat down with André to do a final wrap up fo the incredible eats that can be found in Hong Kong and Taiwan.


A clear highlight was the creative - but also affordable - food at Bo Innovation - https://www.boinnovation.com/


Earlier this fall they also sat down with Artur Gama - owner of two wineries in Portugal - Quinta da Boa Esperanca and Quinta do Cardo

https://quintadaboaesperanca.com/

https://www.quintadocardo.pt/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

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]]> Miroki got off the plane and sat down with André to do a final wrap up fo the incredible eats that can be found in Hong Kong and Taiwan.


A clear highlight was the creative - but also affordable - food at Bo Innovation - https://www.boinnovation.com/


Earlier this fall they also sat down with Artur Gama - owner of two wineries in Portugal - Quinta da Boa Esperanca and Quinta do Cardo

https://quintadaboaesperanca.com/

https://www.quintadocardo.pt/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> The Demon Chef Alvin Leung - Miroki is in Hong Kong! The Demon Chef Alvin Leung - Miroki is in Hong Kong! Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:00:07 GMT 38:58 655ce5dfa2b4520012019668 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/the-demon-chef-alvin-leung-miroki-is-in-hong-kong 655ce5dfa2b4520012019668 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 the-demon-chef-alvin-leung-miroki-is-in-hong-kong full 1 5 Miroki is visiting Hong Kong to spend time with her family. Her parents grew up there! When André said he wanted to live viacriously through her on this trip he didn't expect her to visit all of the top rated spots in the city.


Miroki had a chance to visit Bo Innovation and the Demon Celebrity, where she had the opportunity to sit down with Celebrity Chef Alvin Leung.


If you're in Hong Kong you can check out Alvin's food at

https://www.boinnovation.com/

http://thedemoncelebrity.com/


If you're in Toronto - Alvin has recently opened up R&D in the heart of Chinatown

https://www.rdspadina.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Miroki is visiting Hong Kong to spend time with her family. Her parents grew up there! When André said he wanted to live viacriously through her on this trip he didn't expect her to visit all of the top rated spots in the city.


Miroki had a chance to visit Bo Innovation and the Demon Celebrity, where she had the opportunity to sit down with Celebrity Chef Alvin Leung.


If you're in Hong Kong you can check out Alvin's food at

https://www.boinnovation.com/

http://thedemoncelebrity.com/


If you're in Toronto - Alvin has recently opened up R&D in the heart of Chinatown

https://www.rdspadina.com/


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Crush: Message In A Bottle - Grey Cup Eats - Wines of Nova Scotia Crush: Message In A Bottle - Grey Cup Eats - Wines of Nova Scotia Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:00:36 GMT 41:49 654aa88684df860012f5b3d9 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/crush-message-in-a-bottle-grey-cup-eats-wines-of-nova-scotia 654aa88684df860012f5b3d9 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 crush-message-in-a-bottle-grey-cup-eats-wines-of-nova-scotia full 1 4 André and Miroki are joined by Maya Gallus of Red Queen Productions to talk about her newest documentary Crush: Message In A Bottle


Featuring winemakers and grape growers in Niagara including Thomas Bachelder, Kelly Mason, Shiraz Mottiar, and Anne Marie Saunders.


André is gearing up for his annual Grey Cup party - it's time to talk about what eats to enjoy over four quarters (even if the Riders didn't make the cut this year)


Miroki stepped off the plane and visited a few wineries in Nova Scotia to dig deeper into the courageous winemaking taking place on the East Coast. She spoke with

Ryan Isnor of Benjamin Bridge

Wendy Collins of Planters Ridge

Rachel Lightfoot of Lightfood and Wolfville


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> André and Miroki are joined by Maya Gallus of Red Queen Productions to talk about her newest documentary Crush: Message In A Bottle


Featuring winemakers and grape growers in Niagara including Thomas Bachelder, Kelly Mason, Shiraz Mottiar, and Anne Marie Saunders.


André is gearing up for his annual Grey Cup party - it's time to talk about what eats to enjoy over four quarters (even if the Riders didn't make the cut this year)


Miroki stepped off the plane and visited a few wineries in Nova Scotia to dig deeper into the courageous winemaking taking place on the East Coast. She spoke with

Ryan Isnor of Benjamin Bridge

Wendy Collins of Planters Ridge

Rachel Lightfoot of Lightfood and Wolfville


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Where Italy Meet Austria: The Wines of Alto Adige - Would You Eat Seal Meat? Where Italy Meet Austria: The Wines of Alto Adige - Would You Eat Seal Meat? Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT 55:04 6537fa348299010011a2806e false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/where-italy-meet-austria-the-wines-of-alto-adige-would-you-e 6537fa348299010011a2806e 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 where-italy-meet-austria-the-wines-of-alto-adige-would-you-e full 1 3 Miroki Tong and André Proulx unpack wine and candy pairings as we head to the final stretch before Halloween.


André had a chance to visit Alto Adige in early September. What did he learn about this wine region where Italy and Austria meet?

You can learn more about Alto Adige at: https://www.altoadigewines.com/


They speak with Chef Nathan Hornidge about seal meat. Chef Nathan focuses on using local and sustainable ingredients in his cuisine. You can learn more about Seal products at: www.canadiansealproducts.com


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> Miroki Tong and André Proulx unpack wine and candy pairings as we head to the final stretch before Halloween.


André had a chance to visit Alto Adige in early September. What did he learn about this wine region where Italy and Austria meet?

You can learn more about Alto Adige at: https://www.altoadigewines.com/


They speak with Chef Nathan Hornidge about seal meat. Chef Nathan focuses on using local and sustainable ingredients in his cuisine. You can learn more about Seal products at: www.canadiansealproducts.com


You can follow Miroki on Instagram @9ouncesplease

You can follow André at instagram @andrewinereview

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]]> The Great Pumpkin Spice Re-Brand - Wines of Argentina Pt. 2 The Great Pumpkin Spice Re-Brand - Wines of Argentina Pt. 2 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:00:20 GMT 47:20 6525b2c1eacd80001212f2dc false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/the-great-pumpkin-spice-re-brand-wines-of-argentina-pt-2 6525b2c1eacd80001212f2dc 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 the-great-pumpkin-spice-re-brand-wines-of-argentina-pt-2 full 1 2 Miroki and André are legally obligated to acknowledge fall by discussing all things Pumpkin Spice. André has an idea on a rebrand for Pumpkin Spice that may allow it to bring people joy year round.


We are once again joined by Joaquin Hidalgo to dive deeper into Argentinian Wines. There are some fantastic Limited Time Offers available at the LCBO for the month of October 2023. Learn more about these amazing wines at https://www.winesofargentina.org/en


Let's take a look at some of the great fall events taking place in the GTA and beyond!


- Oktoberfest in KW - second largest in the world next to Munich https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/

- Taste event on NOTL https://wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/experiences/detail/dig-our-roots

- Riverale Farm Boo Barn - Oct 21-22 - free, suggested donation $5 and non perishable food item https://riverdalefarmtoronto.ca/


**With thanks to Wines of Argentina for the sponsorship**

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]]> Miroki and André are legally obligated to acknowledge fall by discussing all things Pumpkin Spice. André has an idea on a rebrand for Pumpkin Spice that may allow it to bring people joy year round.


We are once again joined by Joaquin Hidalgo to dive deeper into Argentinian Wines. There are some fantastic Limited Time Offers available at the LCBO for the month of October 2023. Learn more about these amazing wines at https://www.winesofargentina.org/en


Let's take a look at some of the great fall events taking place in the GTA and beyond!


- Oktoberfest in KW - second largest in the world next to Munich https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/

- Taste event on NOTL https://wineriesofniagaraonthelake.com/experiences/detail/dig-our-roots

- Riverale Farm Boo Barn - Oct 21-22 - free, suggested donation $5 and non perishable food item https://riverdalefarmtoronto.ca/


**With thanks to Wines of Argentina for the sponsorship**

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]]> <![CDATA[The Mid Autumn Festival - Let's Get Schooled On Argentinian Wine]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:03 GMT 52:02 65130047745cfa00115c5227 false https://shows.acast.com/tasting-together/episodes/the-mid-autumn-festival-lets-get-schooled-on-argentinian-win 65130047745cfa00115c5227 6511c60bfcda220011a88b54 the-mid-autumn-festival-lets-get-schooled-on-argentinian-win full 1 1 Miroki Tong and André Proulx are back after a week off - no longer restrained by terrestrial broadcast in their first episode of the Tasting Together Podcast.


André and Miroki love diving into culture through cuisine and it's the Mid Autumn Festival on September 29th. Nothing like kicking off our first episode with the inspirational story of Baker Joe from Wai Tack Kee - https://www.waitackkee.com/ - Let's hear the story of how one chef has worked to bring delicious Chinese baking to Canada.


We're heading into fall which means many people start reaching for more hearty red wines. We are joined by Expert and Journalist Joaquin Hidalgo to school us on the history of Argentinian wine and whether or not André will ever fulfil his dream of eating an entire cow at an Asado. Learn more about these amazing wines at https://www.winesofargentina.org/en


**With thanks to Wines of Argentina for the sponsorship**

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]]> Miroki Tong and André Proulx are back after a week off - no longer restrained by terrestrial broadcast in their first episode of the Tasting Together Podcast.


André and Miroki love diving into culture through cuisine and it's the Mid Autumn Festival on September 29th. Nothing like kicking off our first episode with the inspirational story of Baker Joe from Wai Tack Kee - https://www.waitackkee.com/ - Let's hear the story of how one chef has worked to bring delicious Chinese baking to Canada.


We're heading into fall which means many people start reaching for more hearty red wines. We are joined by Expert and Journalist Joaquin Hidalgo to school us on the history of Argentinian wine and whether or not André will ever fulfil his dream of eating an entire cow at an Asado. Learn more about these amazing wines at https://www.winesofargentina.org/en


**With thanks to Wines of Argentina for the sponsorship**

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