Penticton & Wine Country Tourism to Host
Wine Access 2012 Canadian Wine Awards
The Wine Access 2012 Canadian Wine Awards will be held for the fourth time in Penticton, B.C., Aug. 13 through 16 at the Lakeside Resort, Conference Centre & Casino.
Blueberry Collins
Fresh blueberries add a twist to a classic cocktail
Make the most of the season's fruit by adding fresh blueberries to a mixed drink. A traditional Tom Collins is made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and club soda, but this recipe uses blueberry vodka and elderflower liqueur to provide a one-two punch of flavour.
Appleton Estates Celebrates Jamaican Anniversary
Specialty rum to commemorate 50 years of Jamaican independence
Ultra premium spirits come on the market all the time.
Best Camping Wines
12 wines perfect for the great outdoors
Everything tastes better outdoors, especially value-priced wine.
The Wine War of 2012
200 years later — can Canada beat the US again?
Although the Americans aren’t taught that there was a War of 1812, and few know that they lost said war to “Canada” (we weren’t actually Canada, yet, to be fair), they do know that Canada makes great wine, right? No?
Fifty Shades of Wine
Best-selling erotic novel filled with wine references
If you stay in touch with literary trends, you have probably heard — or read — about the Fifty Shades phenomenon.
Gräpevine Vodka
A new ABSOLUT product makes killer cocktails
The newest member in the ABSOLUT family is ABSOLUT GRÄPEVINE. This recently-released vodka is flavoured with notes of white grape, dragon fruit and papaya.
Travelling With Booze
The BYOB rules for planes, trains and boats
Go to the FAQ section of any airline, cruise line or train company and you’re bound to find a question about alcohol consumption. Specifically, many query something along the lines of, “Can I bring/drink my own alcohol onboard?”
Canadian Wines at London Olympics
Celebrating Canada's best at the Summer Games
To celebrate Canadian athletes and promote Canadian excellence, the Government of Canada and High Commission in London will be holding a series of receptions, dinners and official events during the 2012 Olympics in London.
Cooking School: Bread
How-to create a legendary loaf over an open fire
“Even if it is cold outside, baking bread on an open fire warms not only the stomach but also the soul.”
