by krista | Jan 21, 2016 | Book Reviews
I confess that for the first part of Vintage by David Baker, I really didn’t like Bruno Tannenbaum, the main character in this novel. A washed-up wine writer and food critic who drinks too much, has been kicked out by his wife for his philandering and now lives on his...
by krista | Jan 13, 2016 | Wine and Food Pairing
Nestled on Market Street in Toronto, Barsa Taberna is a little taste of Spain near the St. Lawrence Market and it’s one of my favourite places in the city to eat. Barsa specializes in tapas, little bites of Spanish cuisine that are as fun to pair as they are...
by krista | Jan 6, 2016 | Book Reviews
Intertwining the history of her family’s foray into winemaking with the story of a wine lover turned arsonist who destroyed millions of bottles of California wine, makes for a unique telling of two interesting tales. Author Frances Dinkelspiel sets out to explain the...
by krista | Jan 2, 2016 | Food & Wine
Welcome to the new home of Upkeep: Wine, Body & Soul. I’ve long known I needed to find a better platform for my site, but this move didn’t come without its challenges. Upkeep is a labour of love for me, so I hope you’ll continue to follow along with my...
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