Article contentSimplifying the Holidays with PC Appetizers and Local Wines
Even us hard core foodies have likely served up a few Presidents Choice (PC) appetizers at some holiday celebrations. The brand that brought quality to pre-packaged goods recently unveiled a treasure trove of over 100 new and returning PC products in their latest PC Insiders Report. Amongst the new items are Parmesan Black Truffle Polenta Fries, Italian Risotto Balls, Eggplant Parmigiana Sfogliatelle Pastry Bites, Thai Basil Shrimp Spring Rolls, and Turkey Stuffing Flavour Rippled Potato Chips. Although the star of the collection, to my taste, is their PCCandy Cane Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites. Think about mint ice cream with candy cane pieces wrapped in a rich, chocolate cookie dough. Lets just say I finished the box myself in one sitting.
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With the holidays fast approaching and thoughts of entertaining weighing on our minds there is a certain comfort to the idea of the ease of preparation President’s Choice provides. Consider serving some of their holiday appetizers with local Nova Scotia wines. Nova Scotia wines with their bright acidity and crisp flavours are a perfect to holiday hors doeuvres.
The fresh flavours and bright acidity of Nova Scotia wines make them great partners for holiday appetizers. – Contributed5 PC Holiday Appetizer and Local & International Wine Pairing SuggestionsParmesan Black Truffle Polenta Fries & LAcadie Vineyards Vintage Cuve
International Pairing: Champagne
This Italian inspired appetizer with its earthy, truffle scent is the perfect match to the flavours of a LAcadie Blanc based Traditional Method sparkling wine such as those made by LAcadie Vineyards.
Thai Basil Shrimp Rolls & Gaspereau Vineyards Riesling
International Pairing: Mosel (Germany) Trocken (Dry) Riesling
This super fresh, flavourful small bites beg for a wine pairing with similar aromatic profile and the zesty, lime-like acidity offered by a local Riesling, such as Gaspereau Vineyards.Italian Risotto Balls (Arancini) & Benjamin Bridge Wild Rock White
International Pairing: Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc
I recommend pairing this ultimate Italian appetizer, served in miniature form, with a zesty Nova Scotian Sauvignon Blanc based white wine that has the freshness of flavour of Italian counterparts.Ascolana Olives & Domaine de Grand Pr LAcadie Blanc
International Pairing: Italian Soave or Pecorino
This Marche (Italy) inspired appetizer features fried olives stuffed with cheese. There is a certain simplicity to these little bites, that wants to get matched with a similarly simple but refreshing wine such as Domaine de Grand Pr LAcadie Blanc.
5. Eggplant Parmigiana Sfogliatelle Pastry Bites & Mercator Compass Ros
International Pairing: Provenale Ros
This pairing may just transport you from the cold of Atlantic Canada to the warmth of southern Mediterranean.
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