Calcutta Cricket Club When I think of Calcutta I have idolized visions of a far away place that is exotic, cultured, elegant and exquisite but yet maybe a little 1960’s too. I had a Hollywood/TV version in my head, as having never been there. So when I walked into the Calcutta Cricket Club they had nailed…
Strawberry Simple Syrup
Strawberry Simple Syrup Have you ever made simple syrup? It is very easy and wonderful in so many cocktails or drinks. It is equal parts sugar and water, usually 1 cup of each. To infuse this simple concoction it is just as easy. I have done it many times with herbs, fruits, teas and spices….
MWM Peach Blueberry Sangria
MWM Peach Blueberry Sangria We had a lot of fun making wine for this post last year. I need to make some again as I really enjoyed not only the process but felt the wine itself was very good. It kept us stocked up for the summer months with a good pinot grigio. So today…
The Keg- New Spring/Summer Cocktails
The Keg – New Spring/Summer Cocktails Ken and myself were invited down to sample The Keg – New Spring/Summer Cocktails. This is always a fun night as you can imagine, sipping, talking, sharing. We find our favorites but it sure hard to decide. Their mixologists sure make it tough on us to say which one…
Kentucky Derby Cocktails
Kentucky Derby Cocktails Kentucky Derby Cocktails are great libations to serve at anytime and having the ingredients handy will mean they are easy to whip up! I am loving the twists on a classic Mint Julep that we are showing you here today. Come and let’s dive into these wonderful porch sippers! Plenty of bourbon and…
Bocce Brunch
Bocce Brunch As much as the Noland’s like to cook, we also love to dine. One of our favorite things to do is brunch. You can really get an amazing meal that fills you for the whole day. We were kindly invited down to Bocce’s to try their magnificent brunch menu and I really mean…
Introducing Cocktail Hour at Ki
Introducing Cocktail Hour at Ki Ken and myself were recently invited down to Ki Modern Japanese for Introducing Cocktail Hour at Ki. We love going to this restaurant for their scrumptious food AND for their wonderful cocktails, both are delicious, entertaining and creative. It feels like a celebration from the moment you enter Ki, the modern clean…
New Fall and Winter Cocktails at The Keg
New Fall and Winter Cocktails at The Keg Ken and myself were graciously invited down to sample some of the New Fall and Winter Cocktails at The Keg. We jumped at the chance to indulge in all of these wonderful cocktails. Here is a low down on what is new and happening at The Keg. I…
Shiny Apple Cider
I have to admit I have not been a big fan of apple cider, why is that you ask? Probably because I have just not really tried too much of it. Well, Shiny Apple Cider changed that when they sent me lots of apple cider to try. I put it in the fridge to get…
The Keg – Patio Ready Summer Cocktails #TheKeg
The Keg – Patio Ready Summer Cocktails The Keg kindly invited me to come down to their 4th Ave SW location, here in Calgary to try some of their Patio Ready Summer Cocktails. How could I say no?!! I was so tempted with the list of 4 new martinis and 6 new cocktails. I was excited…
