Sips, Sights, & Spices

Swiss meringues with Gruyère double cream are pure indulgence: crisp, airy sugar clouds meeting rich, velvety cream and bright berries. This dessert is so Swiss it practically yodels, effortlessly turning simple ingredients into something magical. Pair it with Champagne or a sweet late-harvest wine, and suddenly you’ve got a tiny, glorious celebration on a plate. Sugar, cream, berries… wine. Repeat. Happiness guaranteed.

This sweet Italian liqueur is like a cozy hug in a glass, with its delightful almond flavor that makes it perfect for sipping solo or jazzing up your favorite cocktails and desserts. Now, before you start imagining orchards of almond trees, let me spill the beans: many brands craft their amaretto from apricot pits, peach stones, or other stone fruit kernels. Yes, it's a nutty little riddle wrapped in a sweet package!

One of our favourite holiday recipes is the rich and decadent Port Poached Pear Chocolate Cake with Blue Cheese. The combination may sound unusual to some, but trust me—it’s a match made in holiday heaven. It is also easy to make and so impressive!

Chartreuse is a legendary French liqueur dreamed up by Carthusian monks who somehow wrangle 130 mysterious plants into one bottle. Only two monks know the recipe (probably sworn to magical secrecy). From drying herbs in a medieval-looking room to aging the liquid in giant oak casks, everything feels delightfully dramatic. Chartreuse isn’t just a drink- it’s a full-on herbal epic. Then add this to an already dramatic Italian tiramisu, and the drama multiplies!