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”

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”

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”

Health & Nutrition | Think Dirty App | My Kind of Dirty Thoughts

Review by Catherine’s Cabinet

Picture this… it’s early, but you need to get up so you glide out of bed.  You walk over to the bathroom, flip on the light, rip back the shower curtain and turn on the shower.  It’s getting hotter and steamier by the second so you slip off your clothes (if you were wearing any to begin with) and step in.  The water cascades down your body, beading in all the right places and you’re feelin’ like it’s time to start lathering yourself up.

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