Sometimes I feel like Christmas gets all the new recipe inspiration, leaving the old standbys for New Years Eve like wine, beer and of course Champagne. It’s been exceptionally cold this week between Christmas and New Years and it’s given time to experiment with some new renditions of an old favourite. I love a Mint…
The other week while working in the “test kitchen” on a fun upcoming project for Wayfair, we stumbled upon this little Maple Kiss delight. The perfect after dinner drink and dessert all rolled into one. If you’re looking for a sweet sipper for an at home Valentine’s day celebration, look no further as this easy…
In my work life, doing chemistry experiments is just part of the daily grind. So I had so much fun putting “science” into this Habanero Coconut Margarita recipe. After completing a tasting with a test group (aka the girls), it was determined that all that trial and error paid off to a delicious cocktail. It’s…
Eau Claire distillery says it best when they describe their Spring Equinox White Spirit as a “post-hibernation celebration”. Eau Claire Distillery is one of the stops on my upcoming “Localist” tours, and have become a neighborhood favorite to get “farm to glass” spirits. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a bottle of the…
With patio season on our doorstep, I’ve been craving one of my favorite summer cocktails, a chili coconut margarita from Anejo here in Calgary. This weekend, I was still looking for a “spicy” cocktail so I decided to work with what I had in the fridge. Since I love watermelon, I figured some sort of…
