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Life Without Lemons
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LONE PINE DISTILLERY & THE LP SOUR

"If you walk a mile in my shoes you’ll end up in a gin bar"~AnonI had the pleasure of touring the Lone Pine distillery in Edmonton and meeting the gracious host and owner Bryan Anderson.  The space is light and airy with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the bar.  Take a step into the back and it's all business, with towering equipment perfectly...

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BEEF BOLOGNESE PASTA BAKE

"When asked world-wide what makes Canadian beef great, people told us it is Canada itself"        ~ CanadaBeef.CACanada is “The World’s Perfect Place for Raising Beef” and this is supported by all that makes Canada unique: in the land, hardworking people, good ethics and governance and sustainable practices.As a home cook and as a butcher I am constantly reminded just how good...

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DATE NIGHT IDEAS

"What is a date, really, but a job interview that lasts all night? The only difference is there aren’t many job interviews where you’ll wind up naked"~Jerry SeinfeldFor every bad thing lockdown has shown us, there has been a few little gems that have come from our current situation that I hope stay around for a lot longer than Covid!  Zoom for one...

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FREE SPIRITS: REVIEW & COCKTAIL (THE BLUEBIRD)

“May the New Year bring you courage to break your resolutions early! My own plan is to swear off every kind of virtue, so that I triumph even when I fall.” ~Aleister CrowleyAs soon as I awoke on New Years day the "go dry" adverts started popping up in my social media feeds.  I know quite a few people who are heading down that...

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