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The Well-Stocked Home Bar

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

I get asked all the time for recommended bottles on a well-stocked home bar. Here…

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The Spice is Right

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022

White, rosé and red wines can all be spicy: spice may come from the grape…

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  • spirits

Rum + Tropical Flavours

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on May 19, 2022June 28, 2022

Rum harnesses the warm-weather spirit of Caribbean and tropical countries where it’s made. In this…

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Distilled in Mexico

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on April 20, 2022April 20, 2022

Tasting all the NON-tequila agave and other spirits/liqueurs on a recent trip to Mexico for…

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Botanical Spirits: A Field of Flavours

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on March 6, 2022March 31, 2022

Embrace everything from elederflower, artichoke, seaweed, cucumber to herbs and spices in a spring crop…

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Blending the Rules: Mash-up Drinks

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on March 2, 2022March 31, 2022

Spirit and cocktail hybrids, mash-ups and collaborations are some of the most exciting new areas…

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Mad for Maple

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on March 2, 2022March 31, 2022

A sure sign of spring in Ontario is the sap running in maple bushes. Mix…

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Coffee Cocktails: Espresso Martini 2.0

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on January 1, 2022February 15, 2022

Inspired by the Espresso Martini renaissance, I took a closer look at so-called special coffees—straight…

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  • spirits

Brandy Renaissance

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on November 16, 2021

Is it still a comeback if it never went away? A fresh look at a…

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  • spirits

Fall Gifts: Give and Take

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on September 11, 2021September 24, 2021

Whether you’re hosting or attending a small gathering, this Food & Drink article rounds up…

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Leaders of the Pack: Ontario Drinks

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on September 10, 2021September 24, 2021

People who are stirring, shaking and changing up the drinks and hospitality scene in Ontario…

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Fall for Local Spirits

  • by Charlene Rooke
  • Posted on September 9, 2021September 24, 2021

An increasing selection of small-batch spirits are available at BC Liquor Stores: in this in-store…

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