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Book Review: Killer Cocktails, Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History’s Most Nefarious Criminals by Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi

 mywinepal  April 8, 2025  0 Comments on Book Review: Killer Cocktails, Dangerous Drinks Inspired by History’s Most Nefarious Criminals by Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi

Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi are two podcasters with a show called Criminalia which tries to dig in and take a closer look at some of history’s crimes and criminals from the ancient past, Egyptian times, to the near present.  The first year of their podcast covered “female poisoners” and as cocktail lovers they thought, why not enjoy a cocktail…

A beer, apple cider, and a cocktail together with a Canadian flag graphic by DALL·E

Canadian Other Beverage Trends 2024: Craft Beer & Cider and Cocktails

 mywinepal  January 20, 2025

I did not consider reviewing other alcoholic beverages when I did my first Canadian Wine Trends analysis for 2021 consumption but am rectifying it by having an article for 2024.  In particular, I am covering craft beer, craft cider, and cocktails.  In my articles covering wines, the greatest volumes of queries have come from British Columbians, often followed by Quebec. …

Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden

Book Review: Cocktails, Mocktails and Garnishes from the Garden by Katie Stryjewski

 mywinepal  March 16, 2021

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…

The Watermelon Drink at JOEY Restaurant (Image courtesy JOEY Restaurant)

Adding Fruits to Your Cocktails for the Summer

 mywinepal  May 13, 2019

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,…

VanDusen Botanical Garden Party Event Contest!

 mywinepal  August 16, 2014  17 Comments on VanDusen Botanical Garden Party Event Contest!

Who doesn’t love a garden party?  Being outside in a garden, with wonderful food and drink, and the chance to play games?  VanDusen Botanical Gardens is having a Garden Party on Saturday August 23, and I am running a contest.  Maybe you plus guest can win 2 tickets to the event & High Tea at Noon + 1 bottle of…