Evening settles over Dunlop Street, storefronts glazed in gold, and somewhere a bottle of nonalcoholic Riesling is uncorked with a pop that promises pleasure without regret. In Barrie’s editorial rooms, a new ritual brews—one where flavour, not proof, earns centre stage. The city’s beverage shelves have shifted, quietly, as editors and neighbours alike begin to […]
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Steam swirls above the Instant Pot, a kitchen’s hum replaced by the laughter of children measuring water and breaking dry spaghetti in half. Here, in the controlled chaos of a family kitchen, the first lessons in self-reliance simmer quietly beneath the surface. Teaching children to cook remains one of the most practical gifts a parent
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In Barrie’s early hours, a new ritual is brewing—one that doesn’t involve coffee beans or greasy spoons. Instead, it’s the silky blend of chocolate and cherry that’s drawing residents out of bed and into their kitchens. The chocolate cherry smoothie has rapidly emerged as Barrie’s preferred breakfast companion. Local social media feeds brim with photos
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Red wine isn’t just a drink; it’s a portal, a warm invitation to the table where food and memory entwine. When Frescobaldi Castiglioni Chianti is poured, every glass feels like a promise that Italian cuisine can be made richer, more vivid, more thrilling with the right partner. Chianti has often been typecast as rustic and
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Lean in and taste the promise of summer: a bowl of berries, sweet and vivid, yet gone in a blink if you dare leave them to their own devices. Barrie’s berry lovers know too well the heartbreak of finding mould where there should only be juicy perfection. The delicate nature of summer berries makes them
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Imagine a plate where the spirit of a burger meets the freedom of a bowl; a meal that’s as comforting as it is inventive, ready to become a new staple for Barrie’s busy households. The burger bowl is more than a passing trend. For families and food lovers in Barrie alike, it represents a fresh,
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Patio tables crowd with anticipation as the season’s first berry-scented bubbles break the surface—there’s an art to summer sipping, and Mimi Grande Réserve Brut Rosé Sparkling NV is the brush in hand. For those who believe wine should spark connection rather than fuss, this bottle is a lesson in accessible delight, echoing the heart of
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In July, a staple of Canadian deli counters—Mount Becher Buffalo Medium Cheese—faced an unwelcome spotlight as federal authorities sounded the alarm over potential listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) wasted little time expanding its recall of Mount Becher Buffalo Medium Cheese, targeting several batches distributed in British Columbia and Ontario. The move followed
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On a humid Barrie evening, the windows of Bacio Trattoria glow with the promise of something rare: authenticity plated without pretence. The restaurant’s recent Consumer Choice Award stands less as a trophy, more as quiet validation of a philosophy steeped in memory and painstaking craft. In a world where culinary trends flicker and fade, Bacio’s
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The first bite of a homemade chicken tender delivers a shattering crunch that echoes through the kitchen, promising comfort and satisfaction in equal measure. There’s an alchemy at play—golden breading, tender chicken, and a fragrance that pulls family and friends to the table almost by instinct. Homemade chicken tenders have become a fixture in kitchens
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