summer
The sun is shining. The birds are singing. Bike season has begun. In addition to the environmental and health benefits of cycling, there are huge financial savings: Even the priciest bike is a bargain compared to a car. Which is how you can justify splurging on one of these high-end … Read More
In the dead of winter, try Muscat – a versatile grape reminiscent of summer. In both dry and sweet styles, this variety, believed to be the world’s oldest, is magnificently fragrant, floral and grapey. Unusually for wine grapes, Muscat grapes are also tasty for eating – and are often used … Read More
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is like the funnest go-kart you’ll ever drive. But unless you’re a weekend warrior, there’s little justifying it in the city. Designed to power through tough terrain, it’s not zippy. So you’re constantly changing gears to attain speed (though standard transmission is an option). The 3.8L … Read More
As September begins and we pack away our white pants for another long winter, it’s time to ask, “What was up with that summer?” With the rain pounding away, 2008 was the summer of abbreviated golf games and Monopoly tournaments at the cottage. After receiving nearly 200 cm snow this … Read More
Although we’re still milking the last few days of summer and finally just got our beach bodies, it’s almost fall. Sigh. So between the re-storage of the patio furniture and showing off the abs we had on backorder, we have to turn our attention to investing in an autumnal wardrobe. … Read More
