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Wine & spirits: Perfect mates Wine & spirits: Perfect mates
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Inspiration cuisine Inspiration cuisine
Inspiration cuisine
Life used to be so much simpler. there was a time, not so very long ago, when having a barbecue for dinner meant nothing more than simply throwing a hunk of meat or a foil-wrapped fish on the old hibachi and turning it once or twice. then we'd wash it down, of course, with a cold beer or a...
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Wine & spirits: Summer sipping Wine & spirits: Summer sipping
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Wine & spirits: Oh pinot! Wine & spirits: Oh pinot!
Wine & spirits: Oh pinot!
Long before the movie sideways brought pinot noir to the attention of north american casual wine drinkers, there were genuine pinot geeks everywhere. they studied maps of france's burgundy region and of ancient vineyards planted by monks during the early middle ages. many of these fans also...
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Wine & spirits: Vineyard visits Wine & spirits: Vineyard visits
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Wine & spirits: In the pink Wine & spirits: In the pink
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Wine & spirits: All in the mix Wine & spirits: All in the mix
Wine & spirits: All in the mix
You might be tempted to think that the secret to a great summer cocktail is simply a cold glass, a hot day and a comfy lounger or hammock. sip, relax, sip again while daydreaming your way through a steamy afternoon in which the only thing sweating is your glass. close. the real secret is what's...
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Wine & spirits: Screw the cork Wine & spirits: Screw the cork
Wine & spirits: Screw the cork
Although wine bottles sealed with natural corks still dominate the shelves of canadian liquor stores, alternative packaging is making significant inroads. price and convenience are only secondary benefits; the primary reason for the change is the industry rage against the failure rate of modern...
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Wine & spirits: Give it a shot Wine & spirits: Give it a shot
Wine & spirits: Give it a shot
When we think about flavouring the foods we cook, most of us reach for salt, pepper, lemon, garlic and other seasonings. here's an inside tip from many a top chef: wine and spirits can add a new dimension to your recipes, too. for centuries, both wine and spirits have served as a tenderizing...
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Wine & spirits: Nighty-night! Wine & spirits: Nighty-night!
Wine & spirits: Nighty-night!
With the weather at its worst during this time of year, my advice is to go home, or stay in, for a nightcap. a well-chosen one will satisfy the taste buds and soothe the body, mind and spirit. it should leave you sated and ready for bed without knocking you out, and permit you to wake up feeling...
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Wine & spirits: Show dog or family pet? Wine & spirits: Show dog or family pet?
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Wine & spirits: Hot chocolate Wine & spirits: Hot chocolate
Wine & spirits: Hot chocolate
As cosy as it gets in our snug north american homes, when the winter is bleak and blustery, a mug of hot cocoa can lift our spirits and warm our insides. spiked coffee, tea and even spiced cider are all welcome at this time of year, but nothing gives me nearly as much pleasure as a cup of...
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Wine & spirits: Chilean wines Wine & spirits: Chilean wines
Wine & spirits: Chilean wines
This story was originally titled "wine & spirits" in the january 2008 issue. subscribe to style at home today and never miss an issue! everyone likes a bargain, and i'm no exception. that's why a large chunk of my wine budget is spent on bottles from chile. few people think of the...
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Wine & spirits: Wine pairings -- wine and chocolate Wine & spirits: Wine pairings -- wine and chocolate
Wine & spirits: Wine pairings -- wine and chocolate
'tis the season for my two favourite food groups: wine and chocolate. food groups? you might think that's a stretch, but after reading red wine diet ($19, penguin, 2007), the new book by british scientist and researcher roger corder, who recommends we drink red wine and eat dark chocolate...
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Wine & spirits: Lemon aid Wine & spirits: Lemon aid
Wine & spirits: Lemon aid
Lemonade is summer's all-purpose thirst-quencher, appealing to all ages, classes and cultures. when it’s hot outside, there's no quicker way to cool down inside than with an icy glassful of the classic drink. but with a tweak or two to the standard recipe, it's easy to transform that...
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Wine & spirits: A merry match Wine & spirits: A merry match
Wine & spirits: A merry match
The annual holiday meal provides that rare opportunity to go all the way and open up the best bottles you can afford. and with the entire clan gathered at one large table, you can be sure there will be plenty of toasts and plenty of refills, so it's a marvellous opportunity to serve different...
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Wine & spirits: Perfect pairings Wine & spirits: Perfect pairings
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Summer cocktails and canapes: Perfect pairings Summer cocktails and canapes: Perfect pairings
Summer cocktails and canapes: Perfect pairings
Summer entertaining and refreshing beverages go hand in hand. at your next patio party, welcome guests with a signature cocktail instead of wine or beer. concoct your own colourful quencher and pair it with an easy make-ahead hors d'oeuvre. merlin griffiths, master mixologist and global brand...
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Nice and easy -- and nonalcoholic Nice and easy -- and nonalcoholic
Nice and easy -- and nonalcoholic
Holiday gatherings are a great time to treat your guests to fun and festive drinks. but don't leave the designated drivers or non-drinkers at your party sipping on ginger ale and juice all night. spice up the non-alcoholic beverages you serve with some recipes created by victor miller, founder...
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Wine & spirits: Colour-coded sipping Wine & spirits: Colour-coded sipping
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Wine & spirits: Cool it! Wine & spirits: Cool it!
Wine & spirits: Cool it!
If the wine aficionados in your life tend to avoid red wines during the summer, it may be the type of wines you serve or the temperature at which you serve them. those big bruisers, the fruity aussie shirazes , luscious california cabs and succulent sicilian salice salentos are terrific when...
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Wine & spirits: Wise buys Wine & spirits: Wise buys
Wine & spirits: Wise buys
Any wine enthusiasts still believe they have to pay extra to get better wine. well, it ain't so, and i say so. there are many little tricks to spending your money wisely when shopping at a liquor store. newly released brands are often launched at special introductory prices. this is the time...
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Wine & spirits: A flavourable forecast Wine & spirits: A flavourable forecast
Wine & spirits: A flavourable forecast
You'd think that after nearly 30 years of closely observing every wiggle and shift in consumer wining and dining preferences, i'd have seen everything by now. on the contrary, each new vintage brings fresh surprises and forces my mind (and palate) to open just a little wider. the most profound...
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Wine & spirits: Cin-cin! Wine & spirits: Cin-cin!
Wine & spirits: Cin-cin!
We have the romans to thank for our favourite tradition -- happy hour. whatever you call your aperitivo -- a midday refresher, late-afternoon pick-me-up or pre-dinner cocktail -- the word stems from the latin aperire , "to open the appetite." with that kind of head start, it's no wonder...
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