Dark red, purple rim. Blueberries with a fresh menthol note, not too much oak. It has a nice intensity and presence of flavours in the mouth; the finish is a bit warm.
There’s a respected cocktail joint on Toronto’s hip and happening Queen Street West called BarChef (or Barchef or Bar chef – the place’s website seems a bit confused as to the actual spelling). In any case, the name had me scratching my head a bit wondering what a “bar chef” actually was. But after researching [READ MORE]
The Stone Road Grille is an icon in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. In its eight years of operation, the restaurant has become a favourite of locals and tourists alike. Located practically in the heart of Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake, the Stone Road Grille is within easy walking distance of many of the major area attractions. The restaurant’s Chef [READ MORE]
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with one cup of crushed ice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds. Pour into a pina colada glass, garnish with a pineapple spear, and serve.
So there we were, hubby and I, sadly staring out at our backyard ten years after promising we’d do something about the expanse of asphalt that posed as a patio. It was truly hideous – now more than ever. Years of cycling from frozen winters to sweltering summers have caused the asphalt to heave, crack [...]
“It tastes just like chicken!” If I had a dime for every time I’ve heard that line, I’d be a millionaire by now. Let me tell you, I’ve tried frog legs, eel, alligator, rabbit and kangaroo. And despite assurances to the contrary, none of it tasted even remotely like chicken. In fact, frog legs happen [...]
Q water Sparkling Wine Award Gold: 13th Street 2008 Premier Cuvée Gold: Huff Estates 2007 Cuvée Peter F Huff Silver: Angels Gate 2010 Archangel Chardonnay Bronze: Hernder Estates 2007 Sparkling Riesling NOW Magazine Dry Riesling Award Gold: Flat Rock Cellars 2010 Nadja’s Vineyard Riesling Gold: Daniel Lenko Estate 2009 Reserve Riesling Silver: John Howard Cellars [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]