Inspiration

In Rimouski, in the Lower St. Lawrence, stands a new architectural building overlooking the St. Lawrence River that’s home to Distillerie du St. Laurent. It’s in this enchanting part of the Pointe-au-Père district, with its iconic lighthouse and spectacular sunsets, that Joël Pelletier and Jean-François Cloutier create and share their products.

Cosmopolitans, Margaritas, Appletinis, Sex on the Beach—these sweet, colourful cocktails were all the rage at the end of the last millennium, and they’re totally in again! For the latest edition of Fresh, we’ll take a little trip back in time with two mixologists… who grew up in the 1990s!

When you stroll through the streets of Bedford in the Eastern Townships, you quickly notice a huge red-brick building. A vestige of the industrial era, this old needle factory has become a creative hub and an artists’ residence, and it’s where Samuel Gaudette and Vanessa Cliche have set up their stills.

If Mother Nature took us on a little rollercoaster this summer, the sunny season is far from over: Technically, it lasts well into September and the most beautiful days are (hopefully) yet to come. So, grab a bubbly and a basket and enjoy every picnic moment.

Rich in tasty culinary traditions, Italy also has a remarkable wine-growing history that is part of its dolce vita philosophy. Take a closer look at Veneto with the Cesari Estate and some pairing recommendations to inspire your next Italian evening.

The “August 12, Buy a Book From Quebec Day” initiative is turning 10 this year! We’re marking the occasion by proposing 10 homegrown literary works and beverages that complement each other beautifully. Grab your reading glasses and a corkscrew, and let’s dive in!

What does a meadow, river or forest taste like? That’s a prickly question! One we boldly try to answer by exploring the province in the hopes of discovering Quebec’s taste profile, a bit like a large herbarium of flavours and aromas.

Growing season is officially upon us! And this year, the focus is on fresh herbs—those powerful little bombs of flavour and freshness that can elevate your dishes and your drinks. To celebrate, we propose three herbaceous cocktail recipes that use the aromatics in your garden.

There’s a lot going on right now with South African wines. With their remarkable array of styles and grape varieties, these wines will be the stars of your summer BBQs. And with the shift towards noble varieties and sustainable practices, you have even more reasons to fall for South African whites and reds!

Caught up in the magic of the holidays? How about some festive cocktails made from Québec products, recipes and ingredients to make the season even merrier?

Tired of the same old traditional Thanksgiving turkey? Fall is the perfect time to breathe new life into your cooking! These recipes are super simple and easy to make, plus they’ll leave you plenty of time to mingle with your guests.

Chef Paul Toussaint from the restaurant Kamúy is here to put us in the holiday spirit. He recounts stories of his Christmases in Haiti as a child, the feasts he now cooks for his family, and the recipe for his famous rum and pineapple ham—served with ti-punch, of course.