Many old-fashioned libations have made a comeback, and the bramble is one of the most delicious. Traditionally it was made with gin and blackberries (hence the bramble in the name), but I’ve mixed it up. This version uses blueberries, mint, cucumber, and crème de cassis. serves 1 Prep Time: 5 minutes 3 cups ice [...]
The weather outside is still frightful. Some nights, all you want to do is grab a hot drink and settle in with a blanket and a book. So we’ve put together these five hot drinks that are a little bit fancier than your basic tea and coffee. Homemade Chai Tea. The combination of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon [...]
Rich, layered experiences hold our attention, whether they’re books, paintings, or wines. Our minds grapple to understand them as our senses play along their touch points. But who says that only expensive wines can be complex? I’ve tasted many inexpensive wines with flavours and aromas that lingered long after I swallowed, giving my mind [...]
Confession time: I do not like wine. That’s a pretty broad blanket statement, isn’t it? Having been a fan of beer for ages, I have never been to a wine tasting, and I’m somewhat sad to report that I have yet to discover a wine that I can truly enjoy. That being said, many of [...]
Since Canadian whisky is mostly made from corn, why is it known everywhere as “rye?” History, culture, and national pride blend in the distillery. Two centuries ago, Canadian flour millers began making whisky from the wheat they had leftover. This was when wheat was the predominant grain for Canada’s pioneers. Along the way, someone decided [...]
Legend says that this beautiful sunset-colored cocktail was created in Florence, Italy, in the 1920s. It was named after Count Camillo Negroni, who always ordered a combination of Campari, sweet vermouth, and gin. This version is lighter thanks to the addition of the sparkling wine Moscato d’Asti. 1 ounce Campari 1 ounce sweet vermouth [...]
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