By Kristin on 2/13/2009 11:56 AM

There are a few things in life that contribute to my personal happiness: my family, my work, good wine, good food… and cheese. For me, cheese is a food group in and of itself. I have friends who share this need. They are favourite mealtime companions.

I grew up among cheese lovers. My parents lived in Switzerland for a time. I blame that living experience for the beginning of my slide. Cheese fondue was a bi-weekly winter staple in our house and remains our Christmas Eve tradition; good chevre a pantry essential and  great blue with port a common weekend treat.

I then spent a year living in Switzerland. This time spent in a tiny village, living among cows and ski bums alike sealed my fate as a cheese addict.

I seem to go through phases with my addiction. Maybe it has to do with the seasons, maybe it has to do with which new wines we are currently importing. I’m not really sure… I ... Read More »

By Kristin on 2/3/2009 12:42 PM

We are smack dab in the middle of winter. Far enough into the cold and snow to forget the glorious crisp days of fall, the smell of falling leaves and the novelty of wearing cosy new sweaters. We are far enough from spring and summer that the idea of ever being warm outside again seems impossible.

Yet I know that the warm days will come, the days will get longer and the sun will melt the snow. In the meantime, I find that a good cozy red wine helps a lot on these cold dark evenings!

Here is a list of my current 5 faves at close to under 25 bucks. These wines are delicious, comforting and gentle on the newly reduced budgets that so many of us are struggling to maintain. Best of all, they can be delivered by the case to your front door.

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