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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]
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]
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]
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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Wine Tasting Challenge
When Dionysus descends for the final judgment Steven Spurrier will have a lot to answer for. Spurrier, you may recall, initiated the now ubiquitous phenomenon of pitting wines from different regions against each other in a blind tasting competition. In 1976, he matched California Chardonnays and Cabernet Sauvignons against white Burgundy and red Bordeaux (in [READ MORE]
The Bitter Miracle
Now that I’m 35 years old, I can feel myself losing the imperviousness of youth. It’s the same with all of my friends. We gain weight, lose hair, fall asleep early, throw out our backs, and blow our knees. Worst of all, I know someone whose stomach has become sensitive with age. For a whole [READ MORE]
Sangiovese By Any Other Name
The Italians don’t make things easy for wine lovers. Take Sangiovese, for example. The name derives from the Latin sanguis Jovis, “the blood of Jove,” also known as Jupiter, the chief deity in Roman times. You probably know that Sangiovese is the grape of Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano, all [READ MORE]

Metropolitan
In a shaker half-filled with crushed ice, combine all of the ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass.
Carlitos
Pour over ice in a tall glass. Stir.

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]
Labour Day Menu
The long Labour Day weekend inspires picnics in the park, neighbourhood parties, lazy mornings at the cottage, a dip in the lake, and a good book in the hammock under the tree. I am giddy, light-hearted and mirthful. As summer winds down, I warm to the idea of inviting guests over to bask in the [READ MORE]
Hot, Hot, Hot!
Don’t you love this time of year? We buy our très chic resort wear at an upscale department store, pack our Louis Vuitton suitcase and book a flight to a land where the sun always shines. Leaving behind our pesky neighbour whose galoshes are knee-deep in snow as he grumpily shovels the driveway, we wave [READ MORE]
Grilled Chicken Souvlaki and Tzatziki
Nancy’s experience in the kitchen translates into very tasty, quick and easy-to-prepare dishes that never fail to elicit rave reviews from diners and readers alike. An all-weather recipe, this chicken recipe can be made in the broiler now and on the grill come spring. The chicken cooks quickly but you do have to start marinating [READ MORE]