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Charcoal Pancakes Recipe

by Carlee Krtolica February 15, 2018

I've had so many comments from my Instagram post about these pancakes from my Charcoal Everything article that I thought I'd post the recipe on its own for your pleasure! This recipe comes from Maggie Archibald and was posted on CruJuice. Everyone loves pancakes,…

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Best Brunch Pairings

by Selena Gaudet February 15, 2018

You know you’re an adult when you brunch harder than you party – or at least that’s the case for my friends and I. It’s no breaking news story that life is busy so what used to be a regular Friday night…

GIFTS Lifestyle Wine

Holiday Gifts For Libation Lovers!

by Selena Gaudet December 11, 2017

From the collector to the beer geek, we’ve got you covered – 4 genius and delicious ideas plus the tastiest stocking stuffers! For the Loca-vore ICYMI: shopping local is so in right now! The bounty of our prairies provide us with some…

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Your Guide To Dinner Party Wine Etiquette

by Selena Gaudet October 18, 2017

If you’ve ever been unsure about proper etiquette for giving and receiving wine at a dinner party you need to read this. Seriously, before Thanksgiving! As the host and the guest the “rules” are different, so we’ll spell it out, once and…

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VineStyles Fall Favorites: What We’re Drinking

by Selena Gaudet September 12, 2017

Suddenly the days are shorter, nights are cooler and your nearly primal desire for rosé and crisp white on the patio is slowly waning. Even if you haven’t realized it yet, you’ll soon find yourself reaching for reds and heavier whites just…

Things To Do & See Wine

Oliver Winery & Vineyards, Bloomington, Indiana

by Carlee Krtolica September 6, 2017

Last year while on vacation in the midwest USA, a friend introduced me to a local winery in Bloomington, Indiana. If you're like me, your initial reaction to hearing this is "Do What?!" (i.e. Indiana slang for 'pardon me') What? There are…

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Chill That Red!

by Selena Gaudet August 9, 2017

Our pick of three red wines you need to try chilled, and while you’re at it, warm up that white! The changing of seasons here in Calgary makes picking a bottle of wine for the evening just as tricky as dressing for…

Recipes

Martha Stewart’s Mint Lemonade

by Carlee Krtolica July 26, 2017

I'm always looking for recipes for refreshing summer beverages and I stumbled upon this one last week! It is so tasty, I just had to share it with you! Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar for simple syrup Ice cubes …

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4 Canadian Wines We Can’t Get Enough Of!

by Selena Gaudet July 19, 2017

Celebrating Canada Day the only way we know how: with some of our favourite Canadian wines! Is your favourite on our list? Nichol, Pinot Gris (2016) Nichol is one of pioneering wineries on the Naramata Bench, small scale production that always over delivers! The…

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Rosé: 3 Ways + 3 Favs

by Selena Gaudet June 13, 2017

Just because you missed out on our Rosé tasting doesn’t mean you should miss out on knowing how Rosé is made and which ones we’re currently obsessing over. There are three methods of Rosé production, each yielding different but delicious styles, let’s…