Entertaining

Good news—there are plenty of fantastic alcohol-free and low-alcohol products you can serve for the holidays! Here are three cocktail suggestions to spice up your celebrations.

Thumb your nose at November’s gloomy weather and escape to the cottage with family or friends. And because games are a must by the fire, we’ve got 9 spirit suggestions and cocktail ideas to sip while you play or enjoy the sweet art of farniente.

It’s often said that we eat first with our eyes. In the spirit of boosting your cocktails’ visual appeal, here are three mixologist tricks for serving up drinks that’ll really make a splash!

For a fun fall evening at home, we propose embarking on a little US West Coast trip through 5 varieties, from Pinot to Merlot. On top of becoming somewhat of a wine pro with these main grapes, you’ll find pairing ideas to sharpen your skills as a chef as well.

We often talk about aperitifs, but the end of the meal is just as important. That’s when we linger at the table to chat around a decadent finale, whether dessert or cheese, with no other dish or commitment in sight. Spotlight on port, to take you from start to grand finale.

The change of season is subtle but it’s there; you can feel it in the air. For foodies, autumn might be the most beautiful season because markets are full of freshness, yet it feels appropriate to go back to slow-cooked dishes. Paired with a chianti, it’s enough to rejoice over cooler days.

Great wine always tastes better with great company. Do you like having friends over to share the joy of vino? Here are a few out-of-the-box ideas to host a wine tasting your guests won’t soon forget, whether you’re celebrating something special or simply discovering a new varietal.

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.

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.

In the wake of its overwhelming success with craft beers and pre-mixed cocktails, cans are entering the world of wine and, to our sheer delight, this handy format is increasingly present on store shelves. Discover six canned wines and recipes as light as a summer breeze.