Meet the liquor that almost no one but chefs and the French know anything about: Calvados. In Normady, the climate was too severe for grape growing. They grew apples, wonderful apples and made cider. Then of course, being human someone had the brilliant idea that they could distill the cider. Being French they did it… Continue reading Calvados – Liquor for purists
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Simple Sexy Food
I got this book in the mail the other day, to review. It fits with everything I know about relationships and love. The truth is Valentine’s day is way over-produced. Very few of the dates result in a particularly romantic evening. Everybody needs to do it – is is after all a statement date, when… Continue reading Simple Sexy Food
Rogstad Valentine’s Day Drinks
If you’re looking for a great idea for sipping while nibbling on chocolate or other naughty bits, here’s three that should satisfy everyone. Firstly, as always open a bottle of bubbly! What can be more romantic than toasting your love with a fine glass of Canadian sparkling wine. This is a Chardonnay (i.e. blanc de… Continue reading Rogstad Valentine’s Day Drinks
Wisdom for the Ages
“He may have been wondering what was the earliest he could expect a cocktail, or he may have been musing on some deeper subject – if there is a deeper subject.” P. G. Wodehouse, The Small Bachelor
Christmas Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers
Here are four ideas to make your life easier this Christmas. Gift ideas for the favourite wine lover in your life. First, there’s the Legno Art Corkscrew. Made out of polished stainless steel, it feels great in the hand, and the extra centimeter of leverage makes all the difference. It works beautifully. Available at marloweswinestore.ca… Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers