Ingredients Rum Carrot Cake: 3 cups carrot(450 g), hand-grated 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour(310 g), plus 1 tablespoon, divided 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 cup light brown sugar(200 g), packed ½ cup granulated sugar(100 g) 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup vegetable oil(240 mL) 1 cup raisin or choice of nut(150 g) (optional) 8 … Continue reading Rum Carrot Cake
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Whiskey Dark Chocolate Cake
INGREDIENTS Cake: 2 cups dark chocolate chunks 3 cups brewed coffee (warm) 1 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup whiskey 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups margarine 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar 6 eggs 2 tsps vanilla 1 cup whipped cream Glaze: 1 … Continue reading Whiskey Dark Chocolate Cake
8 Cheese and Wine Pairings
1. Merlot and Garlic and Herb Cheese The garlic and herb cheese has sharp and tangy flavours. When paired with the Merlot, which is a dry red wine that is medium to full-bodied, the cheese brings out notes of black cherry, plum, and black tea. The garlic and herb cheese flavours are more heavily emphasized … Continue reading 8 Cheese and Wine Pairings
Prosecco and Raspberry Cupcakes
Ingredients For the batter: 3 medium eggs 4oz caster sugar 4oz unsalted butter or margarine 6oz self raising flour 1tsp baking powder 1/2 cup Prosecco For the icing: 1 box of raspberries 5oz unsalted butter 10oz icing sugar, plus more if needed Directions For the batter: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (320 if … Continue reading Prosecco and Raspberry Cupcakes
Boozy Peach Melba
Ingredients 2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 medium peach, peeled and halved 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam Vanilla ice cream Whipped cream for topping (optional) Your choice of fruit flavoured liqueur Directions In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir in lemon … Continue reading Boozy Peach Melba
Bourbon Shortbread
Ingredients: 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter* 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, seeded 2 1/4 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour** 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup bourbon icing sugar (optional) Directions: Brown butter: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter solids (the … Continue reading Bourbon Shortbread
6 Best Winter Wines To Keep You Cozy
1. CHARDONNAY Great news, Chardonnay lovers – Now is the time to whip out a bottle of oaked Chardonnay. Full-bodied and complex, Chardonnay is known for its ripe fruit notes of melon and pineapple. This time of year, Chardonnay is perfect alongside baked halibut, creamy pasta, and corn chowder. Wine Butler’s Australian Style Chardonnay is a true reflection of … Continue reading 6 Best Winter Wines To Keep You Cozy
2022 Wine Butler Limited Release Wines
Every year we feature 4 extraordinary wines available the beginning of the year. Comparable wines at the LCBO would retail for over $35 per bottle… We secure only a small amount and they are yours first-come-first served. Batches come in 14 bottles and we have priced these wines to sell in our EXCEPTIONAL CATEGORY. $78.90 … Continue reading 2022 Wine Butler Limited Release Wines
Boozy Hot Cocoa
Ingredients 1 cup milk 2 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 Tbsp sugar salt 1 Tsp vanilla extract 1.5 oz Your Choice of Spirit Whipped Cream or marshmallows Instructions In a saucepan, heat milk gently over medium heat. When the milk starts to steam, add cocoa powder and stir until completely incorporated. Add sugar, salt and vanilla extract, and stir. Pour your … Continue reading Boozy Hot Cocoa
New Year’s Eve Champagne
A delicious New Year’s Eve Berry Champagne Punch loaded with blackberry brandy, Chambord, lemon-lime soda, champagne and lots of berries for a drink that’s perfect for your NYE party! Ingredients 1 cup blackberry brandy 1/2 cup raspberry liqueur 2 cups lemon-lime soda 2 (750 ml) bottles Pink Champagne 2 cups frozen berries Instructions Combine brandy, Chamboard, soda, and champagne … Continue reading New Year’s Eve Champagne