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How to Throw a Stress-Free and Stylish Cocktail Party
Overwhelmed at the thought of throwing a cocktail party this season? You don’t have to be. Follow our tips to stay stress-free and stylish all party season long. by Erin Not only do we throw a bunch of parties for our nearest and dearest over the holiday season, our jobs are to do the...
Sunday Supper: Food and Wine Pairing of the Week
Chicken Corn Chowder with Riesling This week’s Sunday Supper stems from one of our favourite comfort food recipes. Chicken and Corn chowder was a recipe Erin started making when she was still a student, in her early 20’s, trying to figure out the difference between a clove of garlic and a bulb. Needless to say...
Wine for the Weekend
Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay, California 2013 $9.95 LCBO 99408 This is a great little sipper – at an even better price! If you grab it before Sunday, you can take advantage of the $2 off sale, but next week, this California Chard (which actually has nearly 25% other white grapes in the final blend)...
Thirsty Thursday
Irish Coffee It might be the grey, gloomy day, or the fact that we’ve been working like dogs lately (dogs work hard, right?) but man are we in need of a nap – and a drink. In order to put a little spring in our step for Happy Hour – we’re fortifying our afternoon coffee...
Wednesday Wine 101
Q. Is it OK to bring my own wine to a dinner party? A. Yes, if you want to look like a jerk. Chances are the host has put some time and consideration into the evening, and likely even thought long and hard about good wine pairings for the dinner being served. For you to...
Wine for the Weekend
Apothic Dark, California 2013 $15.95 LCBO 392654 Earlier this week, a dark and curious package arrived on the doorstep – a black box containing all the Halloween fun you can swing a black cat at. A brooding bottle of red wine, crimson candle, dark chocolate and a mysterious masquerade mask all wrapped up in a haunting...
Thirsty Thursday
Halloween Cocktails This week’s Thirsty Thursday is not just about one cocktail – but an entire bevy of drinks! With the spookiest night of the year upon us, and Halloween parties slated through out the weekend, we thought we would give you a little creepy inspiration for your ghoulish activities. Check out this piece Erin...
Wednesday Wine 101
Q. What wines are best for parties? A. When hosting a large crowd we like to offer a selection of fuller and lighter bodied reds and whites. Especially when we don’t necessarily know what everyone’s wine preferences are, we aim for crowd pleasing favourites. The idea is to have something that will accommodate most tastes,...
