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• Darling, Shari

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© 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 canapé
• 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©.