Drink
Cocktails, Wine and other Interesting concoctions
The Power of Wine: Clos Pegase at The Royal Glenora
I've been contemplating a trip to Napa Valley, California. It's been seven years since I went and remains, to this day, one of my favourite food and wine experiences, ever. Time keeps ticking, and I travel a lot, but it seems I can't get anywhere near Napa. So, when...
The Pearl of the South Okanagan: Osoyoos Oyster Festival
Looking for something to do? Love sunshine, food and wine? Head to Osoyoos, B.C., April 22 to 25, for the 2015 Osoyoos Oyster Festival. If you love wine and oysters, book your tickets now, because folks, this is one event you do not want to miss. I've attended two of...
Christmas Gift Ideas for the Foodster in Your Life
Don't panic, there's still time to get some wonderful items for that food lover in your life. Check out my list and get shopping! Knifewear If you have someone in your life who loves to cook, then you must buy them a hand-forged Japanese knife from Knifewear. You just...
Walter Caesar Mix – So long, Mott’s.
The Friday night mixer, the Sunday morning fixer: the Caesar (and not 42) is the answer to life, the universe and everything. If you like Caesars, then you know that the required mix ingredient has to be Mott's Clamato. Well, that's no longer true. There have been a...
Raise the Macallan – Scotch Whisky Tasting Oct. 30/14
All you scotch whisky lovers listen up: tickets are now available for "Raise the Macallan” on October 30th at the Matrix Hotel in Edmonton. This scotch tasting event is attendance is by invite only, and is fully complimentary! There will be three, one-hour cocktail...
Sunday Cocktail: The Florida Belle
This refreshing cocktail's roots stem from the Ice Pick, a classic southern drink made of vodka, iced tea and lemon. My Florida Belle is a riff on Kim Haasarud's Southern Belle recipe from 101 Mojitos & other muddled drinks. Ms. Haasarud's recipe calls for...
Sunday Cocktail: The Red Head
The base model for this cocktail is the Sweet Cherry Ginger Spiked Soda from www.spoonforkbacon.com. I didn't have any fresh bing cherries or St. Germain (Elderflower Liqueur) so I switched it up a bit and used blueberry syrup and cherry cordial instead. I've called...
Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur
Got a minute? That's about how long it takes to make a batch of homemade Bailey's-style Irish Cream liqueur. Making a cream liqueur like this is easy, economical and once you try it, you'll never go back to store-bought. A plus is that you can control the ingredients....
Exploring the BC Wine Trail – South Okanagan & Similkameen
British Columbia has five wine growing regions: Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, Fraser Valley, the Okanagan, and the Similkameen Valley. According to www.winebc.com, three more regions are emerging: Kooteny, Lillooet, Thompson/Shuswap. In April 2013, I travelled...