To inspire you to think beyond turkey for this holiday season, we bring you Ricardo…and his ham recipe.   In our Recipe section, we slow cook ham with maple syrup and beer.  I love recipes like this when the kitchen is busy during the holidays – it leaves the oven available to warm up appetizers and […]

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This stemless wine glass was crafted to hold 16oz of your favourite drink!  Designed for the Red or White…it has become one of the most popular items because not only do folks love it for wine, it is the best for mixed drinks.  You can enjoy lots of sips without ever having to worry about

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Sharing food on boards is the perfect way to entertain family and friends. With minimum effort and maximum impact you can casually host in style, while focusing on spending time together, rather than being stuck in the kitchen. No cooking skills are required to make these boards (and you!) shine! $25 https://lisadawnbolton.com/cookbook NO PURCHASE NECESSARY

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100,000+ COPIES SOLD! TURN SIMPLE FOODS INTO BEAUTIFUL BOARDS WITH MORE THAN 100 EASY RECIPES AND IDEAS. I put on a charcuterie table full of munchies and yummy bites during any holiday celebration. To inspire me, one of my cooking school peers, Cindy Deans of Trix & Dot, puts together amazing boards to fuel the

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from On Boards  Enjoy this with a white Christmas sangria complete with cranberries and a rosemary sprig. Before we became parents, as working professionals, we opted out of a traditional family Christmas dinner in favor of something more intimate with friends.  This board has all the elements of Christmas dinner – slow-roasted beef bought thinly

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from Alumination  8 oz ginger beer 1 oz Rig Hand Strawberry Rhubarb Vodka 1 cup strawberries Blend strawberries into a puree.  Add the vodka and mix.  Pour into a glass and slowly add the ginger beer.  Add a strawberry to the edge of the glass for presentation. Content and images used with permission by Alumination

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It’s that time of year when we’re looking for unique gifts and do we have something special for you!  Check out Alumination Canada for some pretty funky beverage designs!  https://aluminationcanada.com/  From a family inspired business beginning in 2014 to a successful “Brand New Antiques” gift trend, Alumination is providing Canada with a pretty cool option

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The Beer You Can Eat! https://www.maltyandhoppydelicacy.ca/ I’ve had every fruit imaginable in jelly form, wine jelly, champagne jelly…but never beer jelly.  What a nice addition to the condiment shelf!  And where did this idea come from?  From Burgundy France – land of wine, mustard, kir and beef bourguignon, and beer!?!  Francoise Briet hales from Beaune,

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This exquisitely photographed cookbook showcases more than 60 recipes from the Victoria’s most beloved mid-morning eateries. Food writer and photographer Rebecca Wellman introduces us to the people and stories behind the BC capital city’s diners, bistros, cafés, coffee shops, bakeries, and more. Get the inside scoop on iconic diners such as Floyd’s and newer hot

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Malty and Hoppy provides the beer you can eat!  Low in sugar and full of flavour, this “Simon’s Bundle” has everything you need this holiday season!  The pack includes Pale Ale Beer Jelly made with Canuck from Great Lakes Brewery, Imperial IPA made with 10 Bitter Years from Black Oak Brewery, Imperial Russian Stout made

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