I get it. Why even listen to me?

It's kind of a long story...and it's better with pictures. See below.

  • An open field with dried grass, a fire pit, and a shovel. Snow patches and trees are in the background.

    Full Disclosure

    I'm a university drop-out. Queen's Engineering. Let's move on. It was a long time ago.

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  • Fire pit with stacked brown stones, surrounded by red paving stones on grass. Wood inside.

    I did build this firepit though. Engineered that, didn't I? 

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  • Freshly baked bread rolls on a wire rack.

    After not graduating, I discovered bread - not literally, I didn't invent it or anything - just that it's a fascinating science. Loved, and loved learning, everything about it. 

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  • Hand holding sourdough bread recipe book next to a black cat on a blue couch.

    Survived a dusty decade of debauchery in the night kitchens. Wrote a cute book. 

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  • Open, aged cookbook pages with handwritten recipes and calculations.

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    Same decade. Insert seven year seasonal migration as contract cook - treeplanters. Graduated with a degree in Stamina and a Masters in Coping Mechanisms. 

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    Did a quick two year culinary diploma at Stratford Chefs School. Graduated with the Canadian Living Award for Overall Excellence. Not sure I deserved it.

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  • Group of sheep, some brown and some white, standing in snow, looking towards the viewer.

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    Then Eigensinn. Learned EVERYTHING here. Learned wine was a thing. Learned I knew absolutely nothing. Graduated with a degree in Good Taste and a Masters in Detail.

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  • Row of various wine bottles on a wooden surface, with red and white labels, set indoors.

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    Then Newfoundland. Raymonds Restaurant. Something about being handed the keys to the cellar and then a '59 Château Margaux happened. There were no regrets. We LIVED!

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  • An ornate doorway with shell decorations flanking a wall. A map and a small white framed object are on the yellow wall.

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    Several Sommelier certifications were earned. Graduated Newfoundland with a Vitamin D deficiency and a Masters in Tasting & Communicating Wine. The memories are blurry - not unlike this photo.

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  • Desk with open laptop, documents, lamp, and coffee pot in front of a log cabin wall.

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    Keen to learn more. Pursued the Wine Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma. Supplemented the studying by becoming a WSET Educator. 

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  • Sandy beach, blue water, and sky. Two small figures stand at the water's edge on a sunny day.

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    Was recruited to deliver a new-and-improved drinks program at the Inn at Bay Fortune.  I fell in love with Prince Edward Island immediately.

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  • Magazine article about wine featuring headshots of three men.

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    Completed the WSET Diploma program. Got a fancy award.

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  • Three people smiling, posed for a photo. A woman in purple, a woman in a black and white top, and a man in a suit.

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    The award was pretty major. Was surprised to have graduated in the very top circle of candidates. Got to meet Steven Spurrier. Learned that when you're that close, you don't win silver - you lose gold.

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  • Pencils, orange and blue, next to a vintage Boston pencil sharpener on a clipboard.

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    Then pandemic. A bit of a hiccup for all things hospitality. I abandoned the industry and focused on the Education courses.

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  • Flight of drinks on a wooden board with small snacks and garnishes.

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    Then my first consult. A shipping container-turned-tasting room. 

    The Terrace at Double Hill.

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  • Sign for Fortune Community Centre:

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    Then, now. There have been signs. People seem to like me.

    So I've got that going for me, which is nice.

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  • Wine glass on a decorative metal shelf outdoors, filled with red wine, field in background.

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    Want to know more about wine? Get in touch.

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  • Cocktail setup with a garnished drink, fruit, bar tools, and lemons on a blue surface.

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    Cocktail Party? Get in touch.

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  • Bowl of chopped salad with toasted bread on a wooden board.

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    Food and Wine? Get in touch.

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  • Raw red meat steak and a large knife on a wooden cutting board.

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    Simply chopping food into squares and seasoning? Get in touch.

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  • Woman tending stone oven outdoors, working with dough, likely baking.

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    Bread? It's been a minute but I'm sure I can help in some way. Get in touch.

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  • A sign with cartoon figures, the words

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    Party on! Excellent!!

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