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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]
Grape X
It’s not always the wine that excites me, it’s the journey it takes to get in my glass — from vine, to bud, to flower, to grape, to harvest, to crusher, to fermentation, to barrel, to bottle and finally to my mouth. We take the journey lightly, letting Mother Nature, viticulturists and winemakers do all [READ MORE]
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]
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]

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Out of the Box Gifts & Drinks
I want to give my picky father-in-law a cutting edge Christmas gift. What liquid do you suggest? You mean to say that a bottle of hooch and a trinket with a company logo stamped on it — all jammed into a cardboard box with a see-through front panel — doesn’t show enough love for the [READ MORE]
Smell the Cork … Or Not!
When I open a bottle of wine, or am served one at a restaurant, should I smell the cork? What should I do if it has a screw cap? Hear that? It’s the sound of me biting my tongue. I’m giving you a bit of a break on this question because at its core, it [READ MORE]
Sherry Uncovered
In spite of its fame and historical significance, sherry remains a very misunderstood wine, especially in North America. Nobody understands this better than César Saldaña, General Manager of the Office of the Consejo Regulador in Jerez. Here, he discusses the challenges of promoting sherry, some of the unique features of the wine’s style, production and [READ MORE]

Blow Blue Bubbles
Pour blueberry schnapps into champagne flute. Fill with champagne.
YoYo Blow Out
Throw it all together and have fun. Adjust sour mix for a stiffer or weaker drink.

Matchy-Matchy
I’ve been a dedicated fashionista since my early teens, but lately the fashion industry has left me behind in its multi-coloured dust. I’m talking about the annoying trend to mismatch colours, patterns and fabrics. After years of coordinating my handbag with my shoes, I suddenly find myself frumpy and outdated. It seems “matchy-matchy” is a [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]
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]
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]