Chef In The News
Second Edition, April 2004

Welcome to the second edition of “In the Kitchen” . Many of you provided great feedback from the first edition and I hope to hear from all of you again. I would love to hear about some of your own great recipes, amazing cooking gadgets and any responses to the articles I provide here. I will share your information in future newsletters.

Wine of the Month: Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer pronounced (Ge-vurtz-traminer) originated in the Alsace Region of France. Gewürztraminer comes from German, Gewurtz meaning spice and Traminer meaning grape variety (of Northern Italian Origin). Gewürztraminer is a well-known white wine that is full bodied, structured, powerful and seductive with intense bouquets of fruit, flowers and spices.

A batch of Gewürztraminer is usually fermented dry, but due to the high fruit flavours and aromas that come from this you would assume that it should have a rating higher then a sugar code of 0.

Gewürztraminer matches well with spicy Asian dishes such as curry, Thai, Indian and other spicy dishes as well smoked salmon.

Wines to try:
Fetzer Echo Ridge Gewürztraminer 2002, California
Hernder Estate Winery Gewürztraminer 2002, Niagara
Pierre Sparr Gewürztraminer 2001, Alsace

For a really decadent treat you should also search out a Gewürztraminer Icewine

Wine Tasting Events
Looking for a unique and fun event to enjoy with your friends without leaving the comfort of your home, let Chef Chez You design an evening for you and guests that will give you a new understanding of wine. As your Sommelier, I will lead you through a full wine tasting from champagne to white wines then red wines and finishing with dessert wines.
Chef Chez You can accommodate all types of palettes and all types of delicacies. All food will be prepared in your kitchen and then all wines will be poured and tasted and paired with food that is sure to make your event something to remember!

Extra Bits and Bites:
You can now redeem your Aeroplan Rewards Points to purchase an Interactive Tuscan Dinner Party for you and 3 friends.
Go to www.aeroplan.com for more information.

Easter Baking
Easter is just around the corner and I thought that I would remind you that I offer my fresh baked apple pies, breads, cookies, tortes and all your favourite pastries, all baked in the comfort of your own home.

Bridal Show
Custom Weddings by Karen is hosting a Bridal Show on Sunday September 19, 2004. At The Cedarhill Golf Club from 12 pm to 4 pm. For more info please call 613-823-0598.