Don’t be a Hero: How to buy beer for a Super Bowl party
Buying beer that will make everyone happy
I have a motto for buying beer for parties: don’t be a hero.
4 tasting notes for Laphroaig whisky
Tasting the range of Laphroaig Scottish whiskies
I recently spent the evening at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, where I was treated to an evening with the Friends of Laphroaig, a tasting and fan group for the famous Islay distillery, Laphroaig.
Whiskies for Robbie Burns Day
What to drink on the Scottish bard's birthday
What better way to pay homage to the Scottish bard than by coming in to work on Thursday with a scotch hangover? Whether you celebrate with a kilt, haggis and full regalia or just by watching golf on television, the following recommendations should help you celebrate in style.
A tasting of Glenmorangie whisky
Tasting the range of Glenmorangie whiskies, including the limited-release Glenmorangie Pride 1981
Last month I attended a horizontal tasting — a tasting of a selection of products from a single producer — of Glenmorangie single malt scotch whisky at the Fairmont Palliser hotel. Glenmorangie is a classic scotch brand and one of the most drinkable. The whiskies are smooth and enjoyable, and depending on your budget, relatively affordable.
Interview with Anna Olson
The Food Network star and cookbook author discusses her next ventures
Canadian celebrity chef Anna Olson didn’t immediately discover her love of baking.
Try Samichlaus beer this holiday season
A robust, flavourful beer that is perfect for fireside evenings
As a wine writer, sometimes you just have to spend a night tasting beer. In this case, my night was spent tasting a vertical (successive vintages) of the world’s strongest commercially available lager, Samichlaus, which weighs in at a hefty 14 percent alcohol.
Interview with Bal Arneson
The Spice Goddess talks about introducing people to Indian food with her TV show and cookbooks
If there's one thing that Bal Arneson wants to teach Canadians about Indian food, it's that it doesn't need a lot of spices, and it definitely doesn't need butter or cream.
10 Tips for a Happy Holiday Dinner Party
How to throw an elegant, stress-free holiday dinner party
Planning a dinner party for friends or family this holiday season?
How to Cook a Turkey
The best resources on the internet on cooking Thanksgiving poultry
Cooking times and temperature for roast turkey are tricky to remember, no matter how many times you've cooked the bird for family and friends. We've rounded up a few resources on the proper preparation of Thanksgiving turkey.
New Cognac Releases from Courvoisier
Courvoisier releases age-declared brandies
Not too long ago, I had the chance to taste Cognac with Pierre Szersnovicz, Master Blender and Global Brand Ambassador for Courvoisier. Based in Jarnac, France, Courvoisier is the first Cognac house to release an age-declared Cognac.
