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The Boothby Cocktail

December 28, 2025

A new holiday classic.

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The Most Food Friendly Wines

December 21, 2025

For your holiday table...

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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe

December 14, 2025

Bitter makes it better. 

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Poinsettia Cocktail

December 7, 2025

Well, it is Christmas.

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20 Wines Under $20

November 30, 2025

Always available, reliable, and delicious.

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Côtes de Porc with Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce

November 23, 2025

Super simple. Super impressive.

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Revolver

November 16, 2025

Not the seventh Beatles album. The cocktail. 

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Sip and Savour: The Art of Pairing Wine & Charcuterie

November 9, 2025

DOCG Roero and Italian salumi is an ode to the art of pairing.

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Chef Laird's Sausage Rolls

November 2, 2025

Company's coming!  

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The Sharp Dresser

October 26, 2025

For sharp drinkers.  

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Alsace is for Wine Lovers

October 19, 2025

Snow globe villages, fairy tale vineyards, centuries old wine making … what’s not to love?

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My Favourite Mashed Potatoes

October 12, 2025

You'll never guess the secret ingredient...

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Le Bicyclette

October 5, 2025

An amped up version of a Kir Royale.

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5 Facts About Champagne that May Surprise You

September 28, 2025

It's a quiet place. 

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Porc aux Pruneaux

September 21, 2025

A cozy French recipe for wine-braised pork with juicy prunes.

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Boulevardier

September 14, 2025

Negroni's mysterious cousin.

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Oak's Impact on Wine

September 7, 2025

Clearing up the confusion around wine's favourite whipping boy.

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Addictive Crispy Potatoes

August 31, 2025

Seriously. Addictive. 

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Gordon's Cup

August 24, 2025

Possibly, our favourite of summer. 

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What Does "Estate Grown" Mean for Wine?

August 17, 2025

In layman's terms, "home grown." 

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German Cucumber Salad

August 10, 2025

Just like Oma used to make.

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Mojito – TWS' Version

August 3, 2025

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What Does Reserve Wine Mean?

July 27, 2025

It depends. 

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Pasta alle Vongole

July 20, 2025

With a little twist. 

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Raspberry + Basil Spritz

July 13, 2025

Delicious and dramatically fun summer sipping.

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Wines for July

July 6, 2025

Cheers to summer.

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Insalata di Sedano

June 29, 2025

Celery Salad. It sounds so much better in Italian.

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Orange Crush Cocktail

June 22, 2025

It's the new drink of summer.

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Rosé Roundup

June 15, 2025

The pinks we're drinking this summer.

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Blue Cheese Topper

June 8, 2025

Just like The Keg used to make!

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London Mule Cocktail

June 1, 2025

Like Moscow, but head west. 

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Take a Break from Chardonnay with These Alternatives

May 25, 2025

Just a little respite.

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Lemony Scallop & Asparagus Salad

May 18, 2025

This bursts with spring.

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Whisky Smash

May 11, 2025

Let's get smashed.

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Best Brunch Wines

May 4, 2025

For the times when drinking before noon is considered classy. 

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Artichoke Tapenade

April 27, 2025

Turn pantry staples into a luxurious dip for the hosting win.

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Thyme-Infused Bee's Knees Cocktails for a Crowd

April 20, 2025

A little bright, a little earthy... just like an Ontario spring.

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What Does Old Vines Mean?

April 13, 2025

With age comes wisdom.

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Blistered Padrón Peppers

April 6, 2025

It's a little like culinary Russian roulette.

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Aviation Cocktail

March 30, 2025

Fresh, floral and citrusy, this is a terrific tipple to welcome spring. 

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What is Orange Wine?

March 23, 2025

It's just skin contact.

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Spring Leeks and Peas with Lemon

March 16, 2025

Signs of spring.

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The Only Cocktail Book You Will Ever Need

March 9, 2025

It's got everything you need.

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The Scandalous Truth About Wine and Cheese

March 2, 2025

Don't shoot the messenger.

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Maiale al Latte

February 23, 2025

It tastes better than it looks.

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Amalfi Limone

February 16, 2025

A zesty blend of citrus and herbs.

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Understanding Italian Wines

February 9, 2025

Is Chianti a grape or place? 

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Old Fashioned Suet Pie Crust

February 2, 2025

Just like Nanny used to make. 

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Bacon and Garlic Colcannon

February 2, 2025

Like, it’s got cabbage. That counts.

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Steak and Mushroom Pie

February 2, 2025

A cold weather classic.

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Big Batch Whisky Sour

January 26, 2025

Everyone loves a classic. You will love making it ahead of time. 

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What Makes Red Wine… Red?

January 19, 2025

Asking for a friend.

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Red Wine Braised Beef with Pappardelle

January 12, 2025

Rich, decadent, and cozy. 

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Non-Alcoholic Meyer Lemon Fizz

January 5, 2025

Bring some sunshine into winter.

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What to Drink on NYE If You Don’t Like Champagne

December 29, 2024

Fizz isn’t for everyone.

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Blistered Green Beans with Toasted Almonds

December 22, 2024

A modern take on a French classic.

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Pomegranate Rosemary Gin Spritz

December 15, 2024

The flavours of the season.

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My Perfect Christmas Wines

December 8, 2024

I’m dropping names.

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Radicchio Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Vinaigrette

December 1, 2024

Winter salad season is the best salad season.

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Lambrusco Sour

November 24, 2024

A festive blend of two classics. 

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Is Wine Healthy?

November 17, 2024

It depends. 

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Tortellini in Brodo

November 10, 2024

It's worth the work.

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Espresso Martini

November 3, 2024

Wake me up then f**k me up.

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Anchovy-less Caesar Dressing

November 1, 2024

For those of us not down with hairy fish.

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Wines Pairings for November

October 27, 2024

On beyond root vegetables.

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Herb and Garlic Roast Turkey Breast

October 20, 2024

A better way to turkey.

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Fall Harvest Sangria

October 13, 2024

A low alcohol option to get the harvest party started. 

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Meet Bù

October 8, 2024

Premium wines of European style blended with Canadian energy.

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Good Wines for Turkey

October 6, 2024

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Party Ready: Make-Ahead Gougère

September 29, 2024

Otherwise known as cheese puffs.

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Tamarind Whiskey Sour

September 22, 2024

Tangy, spicy and sweet.

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Wines for Fall’s Favourite Meals

September 15, 2024

Pairings for roasts, braises, stews, and soups.

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