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Few cocktails are as proudly Canadian as the Caesar. Created in Calgary in 1969 by restaurant manager Walter Chell for the opening of a new Italian restaurant, the now-iconic drink was inspired by the flavours of

There are few rituals more quintessentially Canadian than gathering at the dock as the sun begins to dip below the trees. Someone brings out a board, someone opens something cold, conversations slow, and suddenly there’s nowhere else you’d rather be.This summer, that familiar cottage rhythm is getting an Italian accent.

Looking for the ultimate frozen Caesar cocktail? Chris Nuttall-Smith’s Gin Caesar Slushies transform Canada’s iconic cocktail into a refreshing frozen drink made with homemade Caesar mix, gin, Clamato and jalapeño brine. They’re the perfect make-ahead cocktail for camping trips, cottage weekends and summer entertaining.

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An Italian cheese board is typically a simple affair that celebrates exceptional regional produce and cheeses. Choose a few great cheeses, homemade grissini and quality accompaniments, then let each ingredient shine. Just make sure to include all your favourites! If you are short on time, use about 25 store-bought grissini instead.

This naturally gluten-free olive oil cake is delicate, fragrant and quietly elegant. Citrus adds notes of brightness while olive oil keeps the crumb tender and moist without weighing it down. Lightly sweetened with honey, this not-too-sweet cake si...