Author: Daniel Reyes Cocka

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Food & Wine | Burnt Ship Bay Estate Winery scores BIG!

As an avid wine lover I am always on the hunt for the latest & greatest in the Canadian Wine market.  Most people grimace at the thought of Canadian wine based upon one or two bad experiences. What they don’t realize is that Canadian Wine in general, both out of Ontario and the West Coast, is some of the best in the world. One of the newest releases that I am excited to tell you about is that of Burnt Ship Bay Estate Winery out of the Niagara-On-The-Lake region of Ontario. This new wine has stolen my heart and will surely do the same for you. It might even make a believer out of the “Anti-Canadian” wine drinkers in the world. Let me tell you why! Continue reading “Food & Wine | Burnt Ship Bay Estate Winery scores BIG!”

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Events | Barefoot Winery is leaving its footprint on World Pride Toronto

For those of you who are unaware, June 20th 2014 marked the official kick off to World Pride Toronto. A celebration and gathering in support of unity, love and inclusion for all. As I have written about, our entire blog family is participating in one way or another. Be it in support of Pride By Design, #GetTheFOutThere and many other amazing events, the week brings together a community on an international scale. One of the biggest supporters of the pride ideal worldwide is Barefoot Winery and their delicious products. For years, this brand has associated itself with inclusion and support, love and blind understanding. Let me tell you about what they have in store for World Pride Toronto and why you should be a part of it all with us! Continue reading “Events | Barefoot Winery is leaving its footprint on World Pride Toronto”

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Food & Wine | Alvear Sherry & The Summer Cocktail

The more that I talk about the summer season and its subsequent cocktails, the more I get excited for the possibilities. I like to think of mixology and bartending in the same way that I do cooking. It’s truly an art and meant to be experimented with alongside beautiful ingredients and an adventurous spirit. The trend of classic cocktails and their resurgence has been a topic that I have spoken to before and I’m sure will mention again throughout the summer. Recently I ventured in the world of Spanish Sherry with Bodegas Alvear Wines and found that this once over looked item can truly make your summer cocktails something to remember. Let me tell you how here! Continue reading “Food & Wine | Alvear Sherry & The Summer Cocktail”

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Food & Wine | CÎROC Coconut brings the tropics to you

The world of vodka is one that has taken me quite some time to wrap my head around. Not only is it just as complex as that of the wine world with its varieties, flavours and precision, but also in my personal choice of brands that I buy to take home. I’m sure that for most of you the feeling is mutual. How on earth are you supposed to choose when you walk into your local liquor store in hopes of finding something intriguing and delicious? Thankfully for us all the amazing team behind the famous CÎROC  Ultra Premium Vodka brand have got us covered when it comes to something just a little different, and just a little better then the rest. Recently launched in Canada, let me tell you all about the newest addition to the CÎROC family, CÎROC Coconut. Continue reading “Food & Wine | CÎROC Coconut brings the tropics to you”