Category: cocktail

The sun is out and it is a time to celebrate the spring and upcoming summer.  At my patio, I opened cans of Lulu Spritz wine and BEACH BUM Lemon Coconut vodka coolers. Besides enjoying these coolers, you will be helping the BC Hospitality Foundation as $1 from each 4 pack of Lulu Spritz and 6 pack of BEACH BUM…

Cocktail culture has been going on for quite a few years, and even with COVID, I am betting that many people are making cocktails at home now.  And looking forward to going out for cocktails with friends and family. When you make cocktails at home, do you consider your garden as part of a cocktail recipe?  It can be. In…

Has the thought of cooking duck confit from scratch intimidated you? Well, no more as Provence Marinaside has the confit made for you and the other ingredients that you need to make an awesome dinner from a kit.  They as well are offering a BC wine pairing, Averill Creek Somenos Series Pinot Noir 2016, which I wholeheartedly agree with.  I…

The cooler Fall and Winter seasons are upon us.  It is time for us to gather with friends to enjoy dinners together, or for you to watch a movie or hockey game on TV with your significant other.  You can enjoy all these activities with wine, but if you would like a change, why not try Cabot Trail Maple Cream. …

Cocktail season is year round, but in the summer you have the chance of adding fresh local fruits.  I received this email about fruit cocktails courtesy of JOEY Restaurants and I thought I’d share it with you.  Don’t forget to buy BC fruits as much as possible, and enjoy patio season. ~~~ From vodka to rum and gin to whiskey,…

What would you do if you owned a port house and it was celebrating its 325th birthday? Make a special 325 Special Edition Tawny Port of course!  And that is what Taylor Fladgate has done.  This special port has arrived in the Vancouver area and is available in 39 BC Liquor stores.  It comes in a special bottle as well,…