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At long last, it’s maple time! Looking for a bring-your-own-bottle sugar shack but not sure how to pick the right one from among Quebec’s vast choices? We have some unforgettable addresses for you!

How can you decant true from false? Take our entertaining quiz!

It’s not too early to anticipate the signs of spring. These light-as-air smoked-salmon crepes will make your easter table look as inviting as it is generous.

Is the universe of whisky a mystery to you? Want to learn how to enjoy a glass the right way? Whisky expert and ITHQ SAQ workshop host Nicolas Bourque tells you everything you need to know about drinking the amber elixir that is scotch.

Increasingly popular screw caps versus traditional cork stoppers—which is the best way to seal wine?

The third wave of coffee trend focuses more than ever on coffee beans’ unique taste profiles. Which makes us wonder, is coffee tasting and appreciation similar to that of wine?

Nothing beats food and drink as gifts for your loved ones. Why not pick a theme and fill a basket with appropriate homemade and store-bought items?

It’s pizza night, complete with movies!

What are the essentials for creating a bar at home? Mixologist Maxime Boivin helps explain the three families of cocktails spirits and points out the tools that you need from the SAQ. Get ready to simplify and organize your at-home bar!

Do you know how rosé is made? Here to help shine a light on the world of winemaking, we explain the two main techniques used in the production of rosé.

In the same way that Quebec’s pâté chinois has no connection with China, chili con carne actually has nothing to do with Chili! The dish comes from our American cousins, specifically from San Antonio, Texas. Here are two wine pairings to go with this spicy dish made from a base of meat and tomatoes.

Grenache is now one of the most popular varieties on the planet, thanks in part to its great expressive diversity. Here are a few Spanish examples.