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Easy Chartreuse Cocktails
One of the most appealing things about spring is watching those little chartreuse-coloured buds appear on the trees. And before you know it, they turn into full-grown leaves. Loved this line from Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof. The bar owner, Warren (played by the director), serves a green liqueur to some customers. After they empty their [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]
Citrus Squeeze
Great news – there’s a new addition to our family! I wasn’t sure if we really should go for it. But, it was a blustery Saturday morning when I laid eyes on it, and the promise of heat and sunshine took over my thoughts. Our new addition is a dwarf lemon tree loaded with blooms [READ MORE]
Pomme
Oh, the signs were there all along: The extravagant apple cider-themed dinners at his tony restaurant on the waterfront in Burlington, Ontario. The British heritage and the fact that he was raised on the myriad ciders offered in the pubs of London. And his name on Twitter, of course: @ciderseeker. It would appear that it [READ MORE]

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Fishing For Wine
The gods of fishing are fickle. One day you can catch a dozen, including a 22-pound lake trout, and the next you’re skunked. The only constant on our annual fishing trip is the wine. For 13 years now I have been fishing somewhere in northern Canada (barbless hooks, catch and release) with five guys — [READ MORE]
Shopping A Kitchen Countertop
Ever since the first Neanderthal picked up a branch and used it as a club, we have taken nature’s products and moulded them for our own use. In the kitchen, wood and stone were the typical prep surfaces. But we’ve discovered that these surfaces scratch and stain easily, making it difficult to tell if counters [READ MORE]
Piemont – Beyond Nebbiolo
There is no disputing the reign of Barolo and Barbaresco as the king and queen of Piedmont. They have captured the imagination, palate, and emotions of wine lovers everywhere. Both are comprised entirely from the noble, aromatic, alluring, and often fiercely tannic Nebbiolo grape. But many people believe that Piedmont’s wine royalty starts and ends [READ MORE]

Tequila Matador
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into a champagne flute, and serve.
Gin Blossam
Fill the glass about two thirds full of Sprite. Pour in the Schnapps, then gin. Put ice in glass to cool.

A Love Story
On a sunny spring day many years ago when I was just 14 years old, I walked up the street to the library and checked out a book about dreams. On my way home, with the book in my arms, I met a boy named Ron. He was lean and lanky and by the look [READ MORE]
The Best Slow Cooker Meatballs
Yes, my maiden name is Lucarelli. But no, I am not the Nancy Lucarelli who originated this meatball recipe. Rather, the Nancy Lucarelli in question is my former pen pal. We discovered each other when my very first article was published in Catholic Miss Magazine when I was just 11 years old. We rediscovered each [READ MORE]
Tricks and Treats
When did Halloween become such a big deal? The minute the kids go back to school, store shelves are stacked to the ceiling with macabre merchandise. There are black and orange lights to string around your entire home, grotesque figures that jump to life when you walk by, welcome mats that groan underfoot and costumes [READ MORE]
Southern Gumbo
Everyday this week, Tidings will be featuring Nancy Johnson’s fabulous recipes. Nancy has a knack for creating delicious fare that’s quick and easy to pull together. Based on all the great reader feedback Nancy’s recipes have received over the years, we have no doubt that these will become staples in your home. Give them a [READ MORE]