Publisher's Synopsis
"Pairing appetizers and wines for a culinary orgasm."
"Shari Darling, Canada's food-and-wine-pairing diva, takes culinary bliss to a new level. Don't even think of taking another bite or sip without her advice. Her book won't just add zest to your table, it'll also spice up your sensual life!" - Natalie MacLean, author of "Red, White and Drunk All Over" and four-time James Beard Award Winner
When a tasty bite is consumed and then paired with a sip of a fabulous wine that hits the right note, the experience has been called a culinary orgasm. In her new book, Orgasmic Appetizers and Matching Wines, Shari Darling pairs simple appetizers with everyday wines in a way that elicits the MOAN FACTOR(c) every time.
With sections on food and wine pairing, wine styles and exploring the senses -- along with a superb selection of appetizer recipes -- Shari Darling celebrates spine-tingling culinary enjoyment in a way that appeals to any cook or wine lover.
Here are some of her mouthwatering appetizers: Wanton shrimp Virgin cherries stuffed with goat cheese Salt lover's canape Geisha carrot dip with crisp vegetables Salivating lobster salad sliders Hot and creamy crab tartlettes Spicy, 'n' smoky two-day, two-bite ribs Truffle mashed potatoes with garlic and caramelized leeks.
Each recipe is paired with just the right wine selection to tantalize party guests or spice up a romantic interlude using the MOAN FACTOR(c).
