No surprise, Pecan Pie is an American creation. It's origins date back to the late 19th century and now is a staple at Thanksgiving tables. But, it's now popular all year long. It's probably not a coincidence that that pecan harvesting happens between late September and early November. The timing …
Honey Orange Whisky Refresher
This Honey Orange Whisky Refresher is a great summer cocktail. During our visit to the Wayne Gretzky Estates, we had the pleasure of taking a Whisky Cocktail Class. One of the cocktails made during the class was called "The Fuddled Orange 4.5". Since we like to try to recreate cocktails and dishes …
Toronto Weekend
Recently, we had the opportunity to spend a weekend in Toronto, after spending some time in the Niagara Region. This Toronto Weekend was less than 48 hours, but we did pack quite a bit into that time. Saturday We arrived in Toronto Saturday morning and headed straight to the hotel to check …
All Butter Pie Crust
If you do a quick internet search for "pie crust recipe" there are literally millions of results. Over the years, I have tried several. And, I have come to the realization that I prefer all butter crusts, especially when making a dessert pie. Below is the only pie crust recipe that you will …
Wayne Gretzky Estates Visit
During a recent trip to the Niagara region in Ontario, we decided to visit Wayne Gretzky Estates. And, it happens to be the only winery, distillery and brewery in the area. And, it couldn't have been a more perfect day for it. For those of you not familiar with who Wayne Gretzky is, he's a …