‘I tried Lidl’s Whispering Angel dupe and I was surprised’

‘I tried Lidl’s Whispering Angel dupe and I was surprised’

Sunny days at my residence often translate into warm evenings spent on the patio, and last weekend was no different. We took full advantage of the splendid weather by lighting up the barbecue and filling up the wine fridge. While I wouldn’t call myself a connoisseur, I certainly know which drinks delight my palate. On … Read more

Want to host your own wine tasting party? Follow these experts tips for a fine wine night

Want to host your own wine tasting party? Follow these experts tips for a fine wine night

Instead of yet another film or game night, hosting a wine tasting is a great alternative. If you aren’t a trained sommelier, one easy way to do it is to ask each guest to bring a bottle and introduce their wine. “Every home wine tasting should have a theme,” says Ernst Büscher, spokesman for the … Read more

Wine expert shares the perfect red to serve with steak for under £10

Wine expert shares the perfect red to serve with steak for under £10

Tom Gilbey, a charming wine guru and social media connoisseur, has taken to TikTok to reveal the quintessential red wine pairing for a scrumptious steak dinner. A former wine merchant with a jovial online presence and some 145,000 followers, he affectionately refers to his chosen beverage as “steak juice”. Deliberating between the robust flavours of … Read more

Cheers! Graham Norton’s Sauvignon Blanc is a summer bestseller

Cheers! Graham Norton’s Sauvignon Blanc is a summer bestseller

The chat show host’s GN Sauvignon Blanc has become the fastest-growing ‘major’ wine brand in the New Zealand category this summer. The wine, made in partnership with leading Kiwi winery Invivo, is going down a treat with fans in the UK and Ireland sipping nine glasses per minute, according to Nielsen, which is one glass … Read more

LCBO employees will walk off job Friday, union says

LCBO employees will walk off job Friday, union says

Thousands of Ontario liquor store employees will walk off the job Friday after contract negotiations between the LCBO and its workers broke down, the workers’ union says. Representatives of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) blamed Premier Doug Ford’s government for the breakdown at a news conference Thursday evening, just hours before the midnight strike deadline … Read more

Thousands of LCBO workers on strike after midnight deadline passes

Thousands of LCBO workers on strike after midnight deadline passes

More than 9,000 Ontario liquor store employees are on strike after bargaining talks broke down between their union and the LCBO. Leaders of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), which represents the workers, blamed the strike on Premier Doug Ford. The strike deadline set by the union was 12:01 a.m. on Friday. “LCBO workers … Read more

Hilarious breakthrough about boozy Brits who survived Romans | UK | Travel

Hilarious breakthrough about boozy Brits who survived Romans | UK | Travel

Archaeologists have made a hilarious discovery about booze-loving ancient brits who survived the Roman invasion 2,000 years ago.   Recently excavated human remains and artefacts give a new look into what happened to these early Britons. It shows how they – or British women in their thirties at least – almost immediately fell in love with … Read more

The best food destinations in France and Spain

The best food destinations in France and Spain

Great food experiences await when you travel with Brittany Ferries (Image: Getty) Seeking out local specialities is all part of the fun on summer holidays. With Brittany Ferries, you can sail away to France and Spain to sample a whole host of foodie delights. Routes to France include Portsmouth to Caen, St Malo, Cherbourg and … Read more