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Very excited to be hosting a New Year’s Eve Sparkling dinner at Elmhirst’s resort.

Read about it here.

My annual London book-signing happened yesterday at Jill’s Kitchen Table. Best turnout EVER for London locals. Thanks to those who came, and thanks to Jill for having one of the best kitchen stores in the country.

Jill got us hooked on our Nespresso machine – you’re crazy if you don’t have one of these. And you’re even crazier if you don’t visit Jill’s for Christmas gift shopping. Or just to pick-up some amusing/naughty cocktail napkins.

http://www.jillstable.ca/

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Was terrific to visit TWO London markets yesterday…at the Covent and fairgrounds. Lucky London. I’ll be back JANUARY 13th to the London Wine Show – giving a few short shows on the main stage. Stay tuned.

P.S. Heard that Tim’s and Mac’s have gotten into the Latte/Espresso game. At last maybe a reason to visit – or should that be the drive through!

Sip and try before you buy!

Last chance to grab some primo local wines fore the holidays. Wednesday November 30.

See this PDF for more info: November 30 ONTARIO Tasting

Prince Edward County is fantastic in the summer. That’s a no-brainer. But off season can be wonderful too – as experienced this past weekend at THE CLARAMOUNT INN in Picton. We had an incredible meal as part of County-licious – (www.countylicious.ca.claramount) – prepared by chef Elliot Reynolds.

Elliot is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, but grew up in Stirling, Ontario. He worked as a teenager in the kitchen of The Two Loons in Madoc and completed the Hotel/Restaurant Management program at Loyalist College. He has travelled the world, was head chef of a Moscow restaurant and in 2010 was one of the caterers for Team Canada at Canada House in Whistler.

This place should be packed – the rooms are divine – top class. Too bad the website doesn’t do the experience justice.

I was so taken in fact, that I want to plan a few ‘Wine and Play’ weekends in February. Stay tuned!

CLARAMOUNT INN & SPA, 97 Bridge Street, Picton, Ontario
1.800.679.7756 or 613.476.2709
www.claramountinn.com

Drink and sing! Celebrate the end of harvest and the burying of vines in preparation for winter. Wassail is tons of fun, and is held during the weekends of November 19 and 20, November 26 and 27, and December 3 and 4.

WASSAIL (drink, sing & make merry) from winery to winery…singing and merriment gets you a free tasting of wine!

Hop on one of the buses and join the Carol Cavalcade. Accommodation packages too.

http://www.thecountywines.com/pecwaannualeventsc16.php