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Domaine des Salamandres is located in Montérégie, in the lovely orchard-rich town of Hemmingford. Surrounded by pear trees and grapevines, Sylvain and Denise welcomed me to their little piece of paradise with the same passion you can taste in their products.

Three Quebec vintners explain how they create wines that are as good for the planet as they are for wine lovers.

If you have a craving for the world’s best crab, look no further than Quebec. The first warm sunny days of spring mark the start of snow crab season, setting the tone for the quintessential seafood feast. Find out how to choose your crab, cook it and pair it perfectly.

Looking to add a tropical twist to your next Easter get-together with friends and family? Put a new spin on the classic ham-and-pineapple combo with these two recipes that are easy to make and oh so delicious—not to mention, savoury and sweet!

Discover the hidden gem that is Vignoble Saint-Thomas, a place that exemplifies the richness of Quebec’s terroir, and the noble and fertile land that benefits from Éric’s experience and unbridled passion for wine.

Do you know piquette? In French, the term has often been used to mean plonk or poor quality wine, but it’s actually a slightly tart, low-alcohol drink that’s been gaining popularity in the past few years. We look at the phenomenon in the latest edition of Fresh!

What do you drink with a hearty bowl of pea soup or some mouth-watering maple ham? We asked Marie-Hélène, a sommelier with both a sweet tooth and a refined palate, to enjoy some good eats at a BYOW sugar shack so she could suggest the best pairings. Here’s what she discovered.

Have you heard of Acerum? In this edition of Fresh, we’re looking at this newcomer on the fine spirits scene—an eau-de-vie made from the fermentation and distillation of maple sap.

Filles du Nord is a collective of women who are passionate about the great outdoors, not to mention some of the most intrepid adventurers we know. Whatever the season, they criss-cross their beloved Quebec in search of natural beauty and local treasures. We spoke to the two co-founders, experts in the art of combining chilly weather and chilled drinks!

Sugar shacks all across this great province of ours serve up generous meals where maple is front and centre. Some are traditional, while others are more sophisticated—there are even vegetarian ones, too! Here are 10 great spots to check out to make the most of this spring tradition, whatever your taste.

At Cirka Distilleries, located in the Côte-Saint-Paul district of Montreal, Isabelle Rochette works the stills to bottle the enchanting flavour of Quebec barley, rye and corn. We had the opportunity to talk to her about her great passion for whisky.

A few kilometres past Dunham and its lovely stone houses, you can’t help but notice a hundred-year-old red barn beckoning you to turn left. Here, nestled in the Appalachian foothills, is where you’ll find the Val Caudalies vineyard.