We all have that one friend who loves to drink a bottle of beer or wine. They always seem to be the life of the party and can hold their own. And don’t even get me started on the hangover, as we all know, it is never pretty. We also have that one friend who […]
Innis and Gunn gift set
It may be a bit different this new year with the new restrictions surrounding Omicron. But before you head to bed, you can host an Innis & Gunn party online with friends and family. The Canadian brewery Innis & Gunn has released their annual Innis and Gunn gift set, a Canadian exclusive, which includes two […]
The history of 5 Famous Cocktails
Whether you’re an aspiring mixologist or are building your own home bar, the history of some of your favorite drinks might be of interest. Not only are you likely to learn something you didn’t know before, but you will also have some enlightening tidbits to share over your next cosmopolitan. From Italy to New York City, […]
Current Home Cooking And Dining Trends To Draw Inspiration From
This past year, there has been a big increase in the number of people cooking. In a recent survey, 50% of Americans said that they are keen to learn and improve their cooking, and 13% of people said that they were really passionate about food. One of the main reasons for cooking at home is […]
J.P. Wiser’s launches Old Fashioned Whisky Cocktail
The Old Fashioned is an old friend you can find in almost any bar worthy of the name, and it is a regular offering at my home bar – The Soaring Pig. The drink has been around since the 1880s, but who invented it is a matter of debate. What is more important is that […]
Ways to Keep from Overindulging Around the Holidays
There’s something about this time of year that causes people to go into overdrive. It seems to be something about getting caught up in the holiday spirit that causes some to overdo it on everything from eating to shopping. Though there are a plethora of reasons for the overindulgence, too much of anything is never […]
RICKARD’S RED IPA for the holidays
Since the introduction of Rickard’s Red in 1984, the brand has become the quintessential amber beer in Canada. Over the past 30 years, talented brewmasters have continued to introduce a variety of unique and flavourful beers that they are passionate about. Now, Rickard’s is proud to unveil the new Rickard’s Red Series just in time […]
Rickard’s Radler
You can tell a lot about a person by their drink: for my friends, bottomless pitchers of Sangria, cheap red wine, or a dirty Caesar at the local pub. I however, drink Rickard’s Red- pure and simple. However, come summer I like to spruce things up. My wine goes from red to white, my coffee […]
The Cigar- A Timeless Birth Tradition
I’m a nonsmoker, but long live the cigar and the children brought into this world with the smoking of one. The birth of my great-niece last November has me thinking about the tradition of handing out cigars. From Morinville, Alberta my brother sat eagerly awaiting news from Ontario that he was a grandfather. Carrying on […]