Archive for July, 2010

Sushi, Saki, Summer…. Shiso

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Say that three times fast… we did, last Sunday at the Edible BC ‘Sushi, Sake and Summer’ fundraiser for the Crabtree Corner facility.  To compliment Sushi Chef Tojo’s creations and toast Evaleen Jaager Roy’s new book, we concocted something, that by all accounts ‘tastes like summer’:

Tastes like Summer
2 shiso leaves
0.25 cup chopped cucumber
2 [...]

Full monty at the LCBO

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Victoria Gin has been awarded a full general listing at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO)!
This means: you’ll soon be able to find us at way more stores; we will be able to cuddle up to the other Gins; and you can enjoy your Vic Gin toddies in the fall and winter as well [...]

Folks and Fields

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Join us at Feast of Fields on BC’s Lower Mainland, August 29th, where we’ll be pairing with Tofino’s Wickaninnish Inn to make magic.

Organised by Vancouver’s FarmFolk/CityFolk, the event brings the region’s farmers, restaurateurs, vintners, brewers and food artisans together to share their passion and knowledge of local fare.  We’ll be there… in high spirits!

Enjoy maki with meaning

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

Join Victoria Spirits, Edible British Columbia, celeb Sushi Chef Tojo, GardenWorks, and Author Evaleen Jaager Roy for an incredible evening on Granville Island.
On July 25th we’ll be pouring at this YWCA fundraiser for the Crabtree Corner facility — which provides nutritious meals to needy women and children living in the Downtown [...]

The Netherlands/Spain cocktail face-off

Sunday, July 11th, 2010

Paul the Octopus may have ’spoken’, but nothing’s in the bag for the FIFA final today.  Here are a couple inspired cocktails to help you celebrate… or stage your own face-off.

Chris McDonald of Toronto’s Cava presents a strong player with a sharp cross and excellent mid-palate play.  Steve Da Cruz of Vancouver’s Corner Suite brings [...]

Can you Taste it?

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Join us at Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine (… and Spirits).

We’ll be at the Main Event on the 15th, paired with Anna: Chef at Paprika Bistro and our sister/daughter/culinary visionary.

We scream for twisted & bitter ice cream

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Anna’s recipe for twisted & bitter Orange Ice Cream is up online.  Check it out here.  Find our bitters at these stores or online.  Ontario stores coming soon.

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