Valentine's Day Cocktails
Delicious romance-themed drinks for February 14
Many people already know to avoid the over-crowded bistros and steakhouses this Valentine's Day and instead express their love by making a romantic dinner for two at home. But, why not add a drink to the menu? Sure, serving Champagne is delicious, but shaking up a holiday-themed cocktail is a great way to make your date feel special. Try one of these Valentine's Day drinks on February 14.
Your Complete Super Bowl Guide
Football party food and drinks
Hosting friends and family for the big game calls for a variety of food on the buffet table. Try one of our recipes for provolone beef pizza, turkey meatballs with pineapple sauce, homemade blue cheese dip, south-western pulled beef sandwiches, game day nachos or pulled beef quesadillas and tacos.
Mead Cocktails
A collection of drinks made with honey wine
The cocktails below were developed by some of Ontario’s brightest bartenders and hospitality managers. Inspired by Rosewood’s meads from the Beamsville Bench these drinks honour the age old alcohol, mead. Meads are versatile, delicious and can be used in various combinations to augment a cocktail.
2013: International Year of Quinoa
The ‘superfood’ goes mainstream
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has been gaining a lot of attention. The United Nations declared 2013 to be the International Year of Quinoa, as the seed has a wide-ranging nutritional profile and is adaptable to various growing environments.
Cognac Cocktails
Seasonal drinks made with brandy
Cognac is a blend of several eaux-de-vie, graded according to the age of the youngest brandy in the blend. However, quality cognac is often much older than the minimum age requirement. The three best-known grades are:
The ABC's of Tea
National Tea Month highlights tea's growing presence
After the hoopla of the holidays, January brings a quieter tone to many people’s lives. That collective release of stress melds perfectly with the designation of January as National Hot Tea Month.
Popcorn and Wine Pairing
Matching wine and popcorn for National Popcorn Day
It might seem like an unusal pairing to some, but popcorn and wine actually go very nicely. In honour of National Popcorn Day on January 19, here are six different popcorn recipes and wine suggestions. While classic butter and salt popcorn can be highlighted by a glass of chardonnay or sparkling, like prosecco or cava, there are many more options to experiment with. Turn on your favourite movie, curl onto the couch and enjoy the perfect pairing of popcorn and wine.
Simple Tea Cocktails
How to take this time-honoured drink to a new level
Discovered in 2737 B.C. by a Chinese emperor, tea has become the world's most popular prepared drink. Now, the traditional beverage has evolved into fun, new cocktails that tempt your tastebuds.
Food & Beverage Trends for 2013
JWT predicts the top food and drink trends to watch for this year
JWT, a marketing communications brand, has released its Things To Watch in 2013 Food & Beverage Report. This is part of its eighth annual forecast of key trends that will drive or significantly impact consumer mindset and behavior in the year to come.
