If Champagne sales are any indication, we are not celebrating as much these days. According to the Champagne producers group called CIVC, global sales dropped by 20% last year. Valentine’s Day is around the corner and a perfect time to reverse this trend. Nothing quite means celebration like that magical […]
Shari’s Stay at Home Picks for January!
As we welcome January and 2021, we continue to experience the pandemic realities of staying at home. One side effect is spending more time in our kitchens. Most of my friends, and both my daughters, are cooking and baking like never before. And if we aren’t cooking for ourselves, we […]
Off the Beaten Track. Windrush Estate Winery, Palgrave, Ontario
These are strange times. As we approach the holiday season, entertaining friends and family is actively discouraged. Restaurants are closed in many areas and restricted in others. LCBO stores are closed Mondays. I have an idea! Why not take a short one hour drive northwest of Toronto and visit a […]
Shari’s Wine Gifting Picks for the Holidays!
This holiday season will have unique features and memories, consistent with most of 2020. Since large gatherings are not recommended this year, I will focus on six wines to pamper yourself or to give confidently as a gift to the wine lover on your list. Prices range from $39.95 to $51.95. Each of […]