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A Liquid Career
“It’s a sad fact that Canadian whisky doesn’t get its due. I am committed to changing that, using a ‘kill-rumours-with-facts’ approach, and believe me, there are plenty of myths and misunderstandings about Canadian whisky out there.” Davin de Kergommeaux from www.canadianwhisky.org/about Thanks in large part to the accessibility of the Internet, the world is now awash [READ MORE]
What Indigenous Varieties Can Do For You
Now this is amusing. “Old men in sports cars were beyond pity or comprehension. It was as if they’d paid a great deal of money to purchase a huge piece of attire that pointed at their waning potencies. It was as if something had gone in their heads, some bit of wiring had become confused [READ MORE]
To Love
Amarone, from the root amore: to love … and for many an Amarone fan it was love at first sip. Whether that is the true etymology of Amarone, I can only surmise, but once you’ve tried one of these highly prized wines you never forget it. What do you need to know about Amarone that [READ MORE]
Own It: A Sane Person’s Guide To Insanity
Rows of vines rule your yard, easing out family and friends. Your mini-fermenter sprang a leak and oozed booze on the new Nissan. Pickled beets and canned corn occupy your wine cellar. You want a piece of the wine business, but don’t know how to branch out. Seasoned vineyard owners in BC, Ontario and Quebec [READ MORE]

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800 Grapes and Kraft Dinner
I’m starting to see a lot more wines at my local liquor store made with grapes I’ve never heard of before. How many grapes are there in the big wide wine world? It depends on who’s counting. The Mistress of Wine, Jancis Robinson, wrote a book about our favourite piece of fruit and, though I [READ MORE]
Dishing It Out
Food and wine partner-up like Bogie and Bacall, Lucy and Ricky. Inseparable at picnics, best buddies at barbecues and lovers on the dining room table, one wonders if their rendezvous starts there or much earlier READ MORE in the sizzling heat of the kitchen. I interviewed three Niagara-area chefs to compare their philosophies on the connection [READ MORE]
The Wine and Dinner Club
In my wine life I find I have reached the tippling point. I no longer hoard my fine wines. I am drinking them. It is not because I have reached an age when I will no longer buy futures of Bordeaux classified growths. Nor was I inspired by a poster I saw in a travel [READ MORE]

Cool Coco
Mix in highball glass. Stirr. Garnish with cherries.
Amaretto Stone Sour #3
Shake sour mix, tequila and amaretto with ice. Strain into highball glass. Add a splash of OJ. Garnish with orange slice and a cherry.

Summertime Munchies
You don’t have to travel to Mexico to feel the heat. Sit poolside, on a patio or a balcony sipping Margaritas and noshing on this dip. It also makes a great spread for a pork or steak burrito. For a different taste, substitute pinto beans for black beans. Sour cream can take the place of [READ MORE]
Scallops Caprese
In truth, squid and anchovies are a more common menu item in Capri, but scallops are much easier to find in our supermarkets. When mussels are in season, steam a dozen in white wine and add to the platter. If you like it hot, add more red pepper flakes. For dessert, Limoncello di Capri with [READ MORE]
Big in Japan
Ever since she was a little girl, my niece Jackie has dreamed of moving to Japan. Now at 27 and with a Bachelor’s in Humanities and a focus on Japanese culture, language and literature, Jackie lives and teaches in Tokyo. We miss her, but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Recently, [READ MORE]
Celebrate
Celebrations don’t always have to be grandiose affairs. One of the nicest holiday dinners I ever had consisted of a simple beef stew with salad and a loaf of homemade bread. The food was delicious, but what made the evening special was the great conversation and laughter shared among good friends. To me “simple” means [READ MORE]