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Quebec 75 | Taste and Tipple

Quebec 75

Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote | Taste and Tipple

Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote

Thai Basil Gin Gimlet | Taste and Tipple

Thai Basil Gin Gimlet

Four-Cheese Chicken, Kale & Sweet Potato Cobblers | Taste and Tipple

Four-Cheese Chicken, Kale & Sweet Potato Cobblers

Apple Cinnamon French Toast with Aged Cheddar | Taste and Tipple

Apple Cinnamon French Toast with Aged Cheddar

Cobra's Fang | Taste and Tipple

Cobra’s Fang & Tiki Giveaway

Saddle Up Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Saddle Up Cocktail

Chinese Fizz | Taste and Tipple

Chinese Fizz

Banoffee Pie | Taste and Tipple

Banoffee Pie

Warm Fig & Brie Pie with Walnut Crust | Taste and Tipple

Favourite Fall Recipes

Ginger the Honeypot Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Ginger the Honeypot

Tequila Monkey Gland | Taste and Tipple

Tequila Monkey Gland

Bee's Knees | Taste and Tipple

Bee’s Knees Cocktail

Mexican Potato Salad | Taste and Tipple

Mexican Potato Salad

Pisco, Plum & Sage Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Pisco, Plum & Sage Cocktail

Apricot, Plum and Almond Tart | Taste and Tipple

Apricot, Plum & Almond Tart

Tipples

Quebec 75 | Taste and Tipple

Quebec 75

Thai Basil Gin Gimlet | Taste and Tipple

Thai Basil Gin Gimlet

Cobra's Fang | Taste and Tipple

Cobra’s Fang & Tiki Giveaway

Saddle Up Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Saddle Up Cocktail

Chinese Fizz | Taste and Tipple

Chinese Fizz

Ginger the Honeypot Cocktail | Taste and Tipple

Ginger the Honeypot

Tequila Monkey Gland | Taste and Tipple

Tequila Monkey Gland

Bee's Knees | Taste and Tipple

Bee’s Knees Cocktail

More Tipples →

Breakfast

Apple Cinnamon French Toast with Aged Cheddar | Taste and Tipple

Apple Cinnamon French Toast with Aged Cheddar

Maple Granola | Taste and Tipple

Maple Granola

Shakshuka | Taste and Tipple

Shakshuka

Southwestern Eggs Benedict | Taste and Tipple

Southwestern Eggs Benedict

Breakfast Burrito | Taste and Tipple

Breakfast Burrito

Raspberry Mango Smoothie | Taste and Tipple

Raspberry Mango Smoothie

Herbed Salmon and Potato Frittata | Taste and Tipple

Herbed Salmon and Potato Frittata

Mediterranean Vegetable Hash with Baked Eggs and Feta | Taste and Tipple

Mediterranean Vegetable Hash with Baked Eggs and Feta

More Breakfast →

Mains

Four-Cheese Chicken, Kale & Sweet Potato Cobblers | Taste and Tipple

Four-Cheese Chicken, Kale & Sweet Potato Cobblers

Sous Vide Tandoori Chicken Wraps | Taste and Tipple

Sous Vide Tandoori Chicken Wraps

Thai Beef and Mango Salad on Vermicelli | Taste and Tipple

Thai Beef & Mango Salad on Vermicelli

Sous Vide Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Salsa | Taste and Tipple

Sous Vide Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Salsa

Instant Pot Pork Carnitas | Taste and Tipple

Instant Pot Pork Carnitas

Shakshuka | Taste and Tipple

Shakshuka

Pasta Alfredo with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Green Onions | Taste and Tipple

Pasta Alfredo with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Green Onion

Chickpea Taco Salad | Taste and Tipple

Chickpea Taco Salad

Vegetarian

Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote | Taste and Tipple

Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote

Strawberry Basil Crostini | Taste and Tipple

Strawberry Basil Crostini

Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad with Corn and Feta | Taste and Tipple

Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad with Corn and Feta

Tomato, Goat Cheese & Caramelized Shallot Tart | Taste and Tipple

Tomato, Goat Cheese & Caramelized Shallot Tart

Goat's Cheese Stuffed Dates with Pistachios and Pomegranate | Taste and Tipple

Goat’s Cheese Stuffed Dates with Pistachios & Pomegranate

Maple Granola | Taste and Tipple

Maple Granola

Shakshuka | Taste and Tipple

Shakshuka

Apple and Blue Cheese Tartlets with Icewine Glaze | Taste and Tipple

Apple & Blue Cheese Tartlets with Icewine Glaze

More Vegetarian →

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I’m delighted to announce the introduction of home decor content to the blog! You asked for it, and after keeping you in suspense for many months, I’m finally revealing my mid century modern bedroom makeover! Swipe ⬅️ to see the BEFORE photo. Head over to the blog to get all the product details and read about my process! .
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Big sky country. .
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Move mountains.

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Lake Louise did not disappoint.
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You’ve waited long enough. My annual round-up of the year’s best advent calendars is here. Very excited about some new additions - including a WHISKY advent calendar that you can get right here in Ontario from the @lcbo . Head over to the link in bio to see the full list - spanning from spirits to skincare. Counting down to Christmas has never been more fun. .
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This Quebec 75 is a riff on the classic sparkling cocktail, the French 75, that swaps out simple syrup for Quebec maple syrup. Get the recipe and the full story about that eye surgery I’m having today over on the blog, you’ll want this drink after reading it. Link in bio.
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Quebec 75
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- 2 oz @spiritofyork gin
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz Canadian maple syrup
- 1 dash @mister_bitters Honeyed Apricot & Smoked Hickory Bitters
- 1 oz dry sparkling wine
- 1 dried blood orange wheel, for garnish
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- Shake all the ingredients (except the sparkling wine and dried blood orange wheel) with ice, then double strain into a coupe. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with blood orange wheel
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Phyllo-wrapped baked Brie with Cranberry compote, a.k.a. the best way to use up your leftover cranberry sauce. Serve with crackers or fresh baguette and watch as a hush falls over the conversation as your guests stuff their faces with this. Get the recipe over on the blog. Link in bio. .
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In case you haven’t noticed, plants are the new pets or, at least, starter pets. I have a Thai basil plant that my friends gifted me in early summer. Against all odds, it’s still alive and now I’m mixing it into cocktails like this Thai Basil Gin Gimlet. .
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Thai Basil Gin Gimlet
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- 2 oz @sipsmith London Dry Gin
- ¾ oz lime juice
- ¼ oz lemon juice
- ¾ oz @les_charlatans Lime and Pepper Syrup
- 4 Thai basil leaves
- 1 Thai basil leaf, for garnish
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- Shake all the ingredients with ice, then double strain into a coupe. Garnish with one or two Thai basil leaves
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I made this Four-Cheese Chicken, Kale & Sweet Potato Cobbler, topped with Herbed Parmesan Biscuits for my last book club meeting and it received rave reviews. Get the recipe and learn more about my book club - @unputdownablebc - that celebrated its 9th anniversary this month! Link in bio.

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New Restaurant Review of Eldorado Taco now live on the blog. @eldorado_taco has been serving up sophisticated takes on Mexican street food, at exceptionally affordable prices, since it opened in April. Head over to the blog for my take on what they’re doing well and what could be better. Link in bio. .
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Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃 Wishing you all a celebration with delicious food, well-crafted cocktails, quality time with friends and family, and few heated debates about #elxn43 with your in-laws. If you’re looking for a last minute addition to the menu, or something to bring, these Apple and Blue Cheese Tartlets with Icewine Glaze are a crowd pleaser. Get the recipe on the blog, link in bio.
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Apple Cinnamon French Toast with Aged Cheddar a.k.a. the perfect way to continue the gluttony the morning after your #thanksgiving dinner this weekend. Made with Apple apple butter and topped with cinnamon syrup. Recipe and my frustrations with automated hand dryers (random, I know) over on the blog, worth the read for a laugh. Link in bio. .
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CONTEST CLOSED - The winner is @ejb122 - ⭐️ GIVEAWAY ⭐️ - WIN TWO TICKETS TO RHUM RHAPSODIES - A TIKI COCKTAIL COMPETITION @qbarottawa ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15th - 6:30 pm onward. .
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Sample a variety of creative Tiki-themed cocktails made with @flordecanacanada rum by some of Ottawa’s best bartenders. You’ll also get a ceramic tiki mug to take home with you, $15 food voucher to use at any of the @queenstfare vendors and samples of Flor de Caña rum. .
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Here’s how to enter:
1. Like this post
2. Follow @tasteandtipple and @qbarottawa
3. Comment on this post and tag your favourite drinking buddy
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Tag as many friends as you like! Each comment with tag is a new entry. Contest is open to residents of the National Capital Region who are 19+ and closes Friday, October 11th at 5 p.m. Good luck! .
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You can also hedge your bets and buy tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rhum-rhapsodies-cocktail-competition-a-tribute-to-tiki-tickets-72602599329 and get into the spirit by making the Cobra’s Fang - pictured here, recipe on the blog, link in bio.
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Today on the blog, I’m reflecting on what it means to be an adult, Keeping up with the Joneses, and setting a pace. Also sharing the recipe for this Saddle Up Cocktail which is easily one of the tastiest drinks I’ve served up all year. Recipe for cinnamon syrup in the full blog post. Link in bio.
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Saddle Up Cocktail
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- 2 oz rye whiskey
- ½ oz grapefruit liqueur
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz Cinnamon Syrup
- 1 dash cardamom bitters
- 1 grapefruit peel, for garnish
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- Shake all the ingredients with ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with the grapefruit twist.
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Today on the blog: this Chinese Fizz cocktail and a very funny and embarrassing story from my teen years. Link in bio.
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Chinese Fizz
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- 2 oz Appleton Estate rum
- ¼ oz Triple Sec
- ¼ oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- ¼ oz grenadine
- 1 egg white
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 1 orange wedge, for garnish
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- Dry shake all the ingreidents, then shake again with ice. Double strain into a fizz or highball glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with the orange wedge and serve with a straw.
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Taste & Tipple turns 2! 🎂 I’m celebrating with this delectable banoffee pie and reflections on the last two years. Some very exciting new things will be coming to the blog in the near future. Watch this space to see how we continue to grow. . .
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To keep your palate inspired for autumn, I’ve rounded up my favourite fall recipes on the blog - including with Warm Brie & Fig Tart with Walnut Crust. Everything from warm cocktails to hearty soups, and everything in between. Head over to the blog, link in bio, to see what you should be eating this weekend. .
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Today’s tipple, which I’m calling Ginger the Honeypot, features a rye-based pitcher cocktail made with a spiced honey syrup (recipe on the blog), lemon juice, Chinese five spice bitters and a splash of punchy Jamaican ginger beer. It’s the perfect way to kickstart your weekend with a group of friends. Or just yourself if you have no regard for your liver. .
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Ginger the Honeypot
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- 1 ½ cups @crownroyal rye whiskey
- ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 6 dashes of @scrappysbitters orange bitters
- 6 strips of lemon peel taken from 1 to 2 lemons, removed with a peeler (no pith)
- 6 strips of orange peel taken from 1 orange, removed with a peeler (no pith)
- 6 oz Jamaican ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
- 12 dashes Mr. Lee’s Ancient Chinese Secret Bitters
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- In a large pitcher, combine the rye, bitters, lemon juice and ½ cup of the Spiced Honey Syrup. Stir until combined. This can be made and kept refrigerated for several days. - When ready to serve, add ice to the pitcher with the cocktail. Squeeze the lemon peels and orange peels on top to express their oils, then drop the peels into the mix. (You can also add a few whole star anise pods for styling, if you like.) Stir to combine.
- Pour into 6 rocks glasses, adding more ice from the pitcher to each glass as needed. Top each glass with 1 oz of ginger beer and two dashes of Mr. Lee's Ancient Chinese Secret Bitters. Garnish each glass with an orange or lemon twist and one pod of star anise
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This Tequila Monkey Gland swaps out gin as the base spirit in the classic version of the Monkey Gland, with, well, tequila. It’s all in the name. Get the recipe and a traumatizing story from my childhood growing up on a farm, on the blog. Link in bio.
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Tequila Monkey Gland
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- 2 oz reposado @espolontequila - 2 dashes @dillonsdistills absinthe
- ½ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz orange juice
- ½ oz grenadine
- 1 strip orange peel, for garnish
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- Shake all ingredients (except the orange peel), with ice, then strain into a coupe. Garnish with a twist of orange peel
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Raising a glass to a perfect long weekend in Montreal. How did you spend your #labourday weekend friends?

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