Oh, how I miss dining in restaurants! The people, the atmosphere, the eating of delicious food I didn’t have to think of and then prepare. The spending that little bit longer to brush my hair and put on a bit of lipstick. The ever-popular leaving o’ the mess and the […]
Food And Drink
Oxley Estate Winery: Making Valentine’s Day Memorable and Fun
Let us help you make Valentine’s Day memorable this year. Sometimes special occasions can be intimidating because you want to show that significant someone in your life that you care deeply for them, but you are afraid that maybe you will mess up on the meal preparation or you are […]
Vivace Estate Winery: Make Our Brillante Your Valentine’s Day Rosé
Love is in the air this season! Across the world lovebirds are preparing for a Valentine’s Day like no other. Some are having romantic nights at home and some are spending their Valentine’s Day sadly separated from their loved ones. No matter what your Valentine’s Day looks like this year, […]
Regan’s Recipes: Breakfast Cookies
Say hello to the easiest make-ahead cookies for all those busy mornings when cooking is the last thing on your priority list. Yes, I said cookies. These nutrient-dense breakfast cookies are made without any refined sugars and are completely vegan — no dairy or eggs used! They’re made with simple […]
Ocean Wise and Feast On Designation for North 42 Degrees Estate Winery
North 42 Degrees Estate Winery is pleased to announce that it is the First Ocean Wise Designated Restaurant in Southern Ontario and the 3rd Feast On designated restaurant in our region. At North 42 and Bistro 42 we care about our oceans and freshwater lakes. As avid snorkelers and 3rd generation farmers, the owners, Martin and […]
North 42 Degrees Estate Winery: Our Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is Magical
A Sparkling bit of Magic! North 42 Degrees Estate Winery’s Platinum medal-winning 2019 Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is not just for celebrations but with the holiday season upon us it’s a perfect pairing. It’s crisp, fresh, bursting with pineapple, pear and juicy stone and citrus fruit. A subtle sweetness balanced by […]
Cooper’s Hawk Vineyards: Food and Wine Synergy — Is it real?
Ah, what to order first in a restaurant? The food, or the wine? Decisions, decisions! I think that people are creatures of habit. Some people go straight to the wine list to find their favourites, while others go straight to the food options and choose their wine afterwards. There is […]
Erie Shore Vineyard: You Can’t Go Wrong with Our Cabernet 2016
Whenever you first start out exploring and trying new wines, whether you are new to wine or have never been to a winery before, the question you ask the clerk is always the same. “Which wine should I try? What do you recommend I try?” This is where the retail […]
Erie Shore Vineyard: Our Chardonnay 2016 Vintage Is Pure Gold
If you were to ask me what single variety of wine people most recognize and almost every winery produces, my answer without hesitation would be Chardonnay. And with good reason — it is one of the most versatile wines around. The number of different ways to make a quality bottle […]
Regan’s Recipes: Granola Clusters
I’ve found the secret to making large granola clusters so you don’t have to! Trust me, I’ve tried countless recipes and this one does not disappoint. Bonus: it’s free from refined sugars that are often one of the first 3 ingredients in your common store bought granola. The secret is […]