Tikkatee Gruit by Beaus All Natural Brewing, a Review May 2, 2019 | Kole McRae | Leave a comment In our backyard there is a huge amount of nature to behold – which is why spring is such a wonderful season. This year a pair of robins (Shawna has named them Robin and Robyn) have built a little nest in our back yard. As the days get warmer we love spending time back there… Read More
Kosher for Passover: Chateau Chizay Moscato 2016 April 17, 2019 | Shawna O'Flaherty | Leave a comment I already kvetched about shlepping to Wilson to find Kosher for Passover wine in yesterday’s post. I did check the LCBO at King and Spadina for fun treats, as well as the one located on St. Clair West at Avenue Road. I was done. I know I could head to Summerhill for the really great selection,… Read More
Kosher for Passover: Kvint Merlot Kosher 2015 April 16, 2019 | Shawna O'Flaherty | Leave a comment I know I’ve been really quiet in 2019. I’m still avoiding alcohol most of the time to keep my wallet and waistline under control, but it just wouldn’t be Passover if I didn’t try out some Kosher for Passover wines to help you better plan what to bring to your cousin’s Seder this weekend. I’ve… Read More
Barnburner Whisky by Maverick Distillery, a Review April 3, 2019 | Kole McRae | 1 Comment You’ll note in the photo above some jars. Those jars have within them some corn meal, brown sugar and one has a lively bit of sourdough starter in it. These are remnants from a kitchen filled with the wonderful smells of baking to ward off the deep winter cold we had this year. That cold… Read More
Reflections on Dry January and a More Social February March 12, 2019 | Shawna O'Flaherty | Leave a comment Last year, I attempted a Dry January and lasted 26 days. I knew from the onset that this was how long I would be able to last, since I had tickets to the birthday bevy from the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies on the 26th of the month. This year the event fell on February 9,… Read More