How to Roast a Chicken Serves 2-4 Roast chicken may seem like an impossibly difficult thing to cook, but honestly, it’s one of the easiest meals ever. Just a few steps and then pop it in the oven. That’s it! Keeping things clean is the most important part of cooking chicken. Be sure to work … Continued
A Heartwarming Delight: Slow-Roasted Chicken with Artichokes, Peas, Tomatoes, and Potatoes This Valentine’s Day, treat your loved one to a heartwarming and flavorful Slow-Roasted Chicken dish that’s perfect for a romantic dinner at home. This recipe combines tender chicken, savory artichokes, sweet peas, juicy tomatoes, and perfectly roasted potatoes, creating a delightful and comforting meal … Continued
Indulge in Love: Tomato and Vodka Creamy Seafood Pasta Recipe for Valentine’s Day Serves 4 Elevate your Valentine’s Day dinner with a tantalizing Tomato and Vodka Creamy Seafood Pasta from Cedar + Salt, a perfect blend of rich, creamy rosé sauce, flavorful seafood, and a hint of tart vodka. This indulgent dish is a delightful … Continued
Uni Butter Sauce with Pasta Serves 4 One summer a ways back, I worked for the winemakers Marilyn Schulze and Giordano Venturi in Cowichan Bay on the east coast of Vancouver Island, while I was studying viticulture (read: doing a lot of hand pruning and training of grapevines, as well as knocking down live wasp … Continued
How to Make a Cheese Board Five cheeses is a good number to start with. I always prefer odd numbers to even numbers when assembling a cheese platter—it just looks better somehow. Here are some types of cheeses you can add. Here in North America a cheese board usually includes many things besides cheese—crackers, olives, … Continued
Sip on Love: Rhubarb Mule Recipe for a Romantic Valentine’s Day This Valentine’s Day, add a unique twist to your celebration with a Rhubarb Mule, a delightful variation of the popular Moscow Mule cocktail. The combination of zesty rhubarb and ginger flavors makes this cocktail a perfect choice for a romantic evening. Whether you’re planning … Continued
A Romantic Twist: The Spritz Drink Recipe for Valentine’s Day Elevate your Valentine’s Day celebration with a delightful and easy-to-make Spritz drink from the classic cocktail book, The Five-Bottle Bar. This refreshing and bubbly concoction is the perfect way to toast to love and romance. Whether you’re looking for a special Valentine’s Day cocktail or … Continued
Pink Lemonade Recipe Makes 11 cups Try Jessica Schacht’s Pink Lemond Recipe from her book The Five-Bottle Bar. The lavender infusion in this recipe makes the lemon juice turn a beautiful cloudy pink! Which is good because it looks like a muddy mess before that. Just trust in the process, and all will be well. … Continued
Mint Lick Mocktail This minty iced tea is a great alternative to a mint julep. INGREDIENTS 10 fresh mint leaves 2½ oz iced tea (or regular tea . . . you are going to ice it shortly) ¾ oz simple syrup 3 dashes aromatic bitters Garnish with sprig of mint RECIPE Smash the ice using … Continued
Fruit Collins Mocktail This recipe is a non-alcoholic nod to the Tom Collins. Get as fancy as you want creating some infused simple syrup, and combine it with citrus juice and soda. INGREDIENTS 2 oz infused simple syrup (see below) 1 oz fresh citrus juice Soda water Garnish with abandon RECIPE Fill a Collins glass … Continued
Fruit Cobbler Mocktail Embrace the spirit of Dry January with The Five Bottle-Bar’s tantalizing non-alcoholic Fruit Cobbler mocktail recipe, a refreshing twist on the classic sherry Cobbler. This sophisticated mocktail substitutes sherry with a high-quality apple cider, striking the perfect balance between sweet and dry flavours. Stay tuned as we guide you through the step-by-step … Continued
Dry January Drink Ideas Discovering tasty alcohol-free drink options is a delightful journey, especially during Dry January or for the sober curious. If you’re familiar with The Five-Bottle Bar concept, you’ll be thrilled to find a plethora of virgin alternatives. While classics like soda and citrus are always a hit, Jessica Schacht has curated a … Continued