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Sweet Retreat
Re-imagine your yard as an outdoor oasis. Perfect for parties, or an intimate evening for two. A weekend trip to Buffalo, New York changed the way I view my humble backyard. Last summer I toured 30 private gardens, part of the National Garden Festival, the largest free garden walk in the United States. The festival, [READ MORE]
Artisan
He is a tall, strapping man, all of 27 years old, and looks more like the star quarterback than a man who tinkers with high-octane booze all day long. But that’s the path master distiller Geoff Dillon, with degrees in biochemistry and economics, has taken in the heart of Niagara wine country. Dillon is on [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]
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]

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The Best of VinItaly 2006
It seems only fitting that the country producing both the greatest quantity and the greatest variety of wine in the world should also host the globe’s largest wine show. Over 4,000 wineries and 100,000 wine lovers gathered in the literary home of Romeo and Juliet for an event that is frequently billed as “another love [READ MORE]
The Lure of Venice
Venice is one of the most amazing yet surreal cities in the world. Historically it served as a maritime power as well as a key centre for trade, commerce and the arts. But the “City of Canals” has also seen its share of conflict and hardship. In the late 16th century, the plague claimed more [READ MORE]
2 Much to Taste
Last year, the Judgement of Montreal saw a blind tasting panel grant Le Clos Jordanne Claystone Terrace Chardonnay 2005 first place over the French and Californian whites participating in the competition. The event’s organizer, unbeknownst to the judges, included the Ontario winery among the rest. Just like that which happened at the 1976 Judgement of [READ MORE]

Nagermeister
Kahlua. Add Jager. Fill up with coffee. Serve with cream.
The Great Hercules
Shake all ingridients but the Sprite. Pour into a highball glass and top with the Sprite.

Ham Slice with Rum!
Although Nancy’s cultural heritage is Italian, her recipe repertoire covers a huge range of tastes and techniques. As you’ll see in today’s recipe, she has a knack for turning a complicated “holiday only” dish into a special, quick and easy weeknight meal. Ham doesn’t have to be reserved for holidays. A large ham slice sautés [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]
Discomfort Food
I am not fond of surprises. One of my least favourite surprises occurred while in Los Angeles. The date was January 17, 1994 and I lay snuggled in my bed. Not a person in LA will argue the moment the Northridge earthquake rattled through the city like a runaway locomotive. In nearly every home, clocks [READ MORE]