The inspiration for tonight’s Sunday Supper comes from simply needing to use up what’s in the fridge. That may not be elegant, but it’s real life. In the aftermath of Easter, Erin had probably about three pounds of potatoes and easily a half pound of Gruyère leftover from a fabulous potato gratin dish she made for...
Cocktail Maison This whole month Thirsty Thursday is inspired by Valentine’s Day. And why not? What sparks amour faster than a stiff cocktail? With a wish list of drinks the colour of crimson, dotted with flirty bubbles, and a saucy yet sophisticated blend of sweet and bitter, all the boxes had to be ticked to...
As glittering decorations, twinkling lights and snow-and-ice displays roll out for the holidays, sparkling wines also add warm, fuzzy — and, of course, fizzy — feelings to the season. For the holiday season the LCBO will introduce 60 new sparkling wines, and December’s champagne sales will make up nearly a third of the LCBO’s annual...
Is it just us, or does the holiday season go hand in hand with sparkling wine? Now, don’t get us wrong, we like to drink bubbles all year round — we think it’s great with brunch, a delicious accompaniment to cheese, perfect as an appertif before dinner … in our books, there’s really no time...
