Hiiii! I’m Steph,
Dip-obsessed sommelier, creator of delicious recipes, and your new best friend 😘
I live in beautiful Calgary (Canada) with my sweet baby Josie (who I guess is a TODDLER all of a sudden?!), my sassy Corgipoo, Pippin, and my amazing husband Justin.
I’m what some would call a not-so-traditional sommelier.
I have the same training as a traditional sommelier (through the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust), BUT you won’t find me working in a restaurant. You’ll mainly find me on Instagram and here on Substack, breaking down the barriers that make wine feel intimidating or exclusive, and helping you love all that wine has to offer through its connection to food. Specifically indulgent, snacky foods. Like DIP!
My recipes and pairings are designed to bring you joy and comfort. Whether that’s through a casual wine & dip girls’ night, a cozy date night, or just you, Netflix, dip, and a bottle of wine.
To put it simply: I make delicious food, pair it with delicious wine, and help you do the same. And I’m always having fun while doing it.
What is Wine & Dip all about?
I created Wine & Dip as a place to share my recipes, gush about wine, and pass on some knowledge to help you level up your wine and snack game. And while that’s definitely still the case, it’s SO MUCH MORE than that.
Wine & Dip is a community. A place where you can come to feel inspired, drool over decadent food, learn a bit about wine, and feel safe and seen while doing it. There’s no shame or judgment here. Just a bunch of awesome like-minded people who love themselves some tasty wine and snacks. And friendship. ❤️
As a free subscriber to Wine & Dip, you get:
1 to 2 free recipes per month + access to the free recipe archives
A new weekly episode of ‘Snack Wines’ in your inbox every Wednesday.
A FREE guide with 11 of my absolute FAVOURITE wine + snack plate (aka Girl Dinner) pairings. PS. You’ll find it in your welcome email when you sign up!
As a member of The Dip Club,
You get all of the above, PLUS:
A new recipe + wine pairing in your inbox every Thursday, which includes pairing alternatives and fun wine facts, like why the pairing actually works! Because science is cool. 😎
Access to the FULL Wine & Dip archive (200+ recipes and pairings)
Me as your ON-CALL SOMM! I’m here to answer your questions or help you pick the perfect recipe or wine pairing for every occasion! Which can be anything from date night to "my kids and partner are out of town, what should I eat/drink while I binge the newest season of Bridgerton?!" I’m always just a message away, whether it’s in the chat or a direct message!
Full access to all menus (→ Dip Dinner Party Menus)
Free access to all eBooks ($15 USD each) like my popular Wine & Dip: Game Day Edition - "Here for the DIP!"
How much is a Membership?
It costs less than half a glass of wine from a restaurant per month to join this awesome community!! Which is WILD to say. (whyyy so expensive, restaurants 😭). But for real, it’s $7/month (USD) or $50/year (over 40% off if you pay for the full year!)
My Story: How I went from Registered Dietitian to Drinking Wine & Eating Dip for a Living
My love for food began in my childhood kitchen, dreaming of one day hosting my own cooking show and writing a cookbook. But life had other plans, and I became a registered dietitian - a career I loved and appreciated without question for 10+ years-BUT I never quite let go of that childhood dream.
When I dove into the world of wine (during a COVID-induced crisis), my life began to change. I became obsessed with learning about wine and all the beauty it had to offer. What truly captured my heart was pairing food with wine. It brought together my lifelong passion for food and my new love for wine in the most unexpected and perfectly delicious way.
I started posting my journey with wine on Instagram in 2021, but it all truly took off in the fall of 2023 when I launched my Wine & Dip series on Instagram. Pairing wine with dip became my signature, from creamy fried pickle dip with a crisp Pecorino to gooey queso with a bold Rioja, and I very quickly realized I had found my path.
And then I got pregnant.
And navigating pregnancy with a wine-related business while continuing to work a full-time job was… a lot!
But I never gave up.
Through the many barriers and challenges I faced during that time, I kept creating. I kept developing new skills, learning from my mistakes, and navigating the wildly intense highs and lows that come with pregnancy, new parenthood, and being a content creator.
And I DID IT!
I quit my full-time job as a dietitian in late 2025, and I now officially eat dip and drink wine for a living. I finally have my own unique version of the cooking show I’ve always wanted. Annnd my daughter is now an adorbs little toddler who has made my life a billion times better!!
I am so incredibly grateful for this wonderful community. I’m living the life of my dreams because of you, so THANK YOU thank you thank youuuu I love you k bye. (but not actually bye, this next part’s important lols)
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