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Johnny V, our “Go to Kitchen guy” of Kitchen Designers Plus. Sprucing things up for the holidays.

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With the holidays around the corner, if you’re expecting  family and friends to soon be on your door step, you  may be thinking, as we are “I wish I hadn’t postponed my much needed kitchen reno, everything looks “so tired”. Here’s a tip we got from our “go to kitchen guy”  Johnny V of KDP, that we’re going to take advantage of for sure.

If a  huge chunk of  your entertaining takes place in the kitchen, sprucing up the major surfaces is going to make all the difference! Starting with the floors, an expansive marble floor, once pristine and gorgeous maybe now suffering from a little grimy grout!  We can vouch for that!

The dog, food and wine stains and simply grime due to high traffic has taken the luster out of  the flooring. The answer, rinse the floor, priming it, then get a stiff brush to loosen stubborn stains and the dirt, a little elbow grease works wonders! Hit the cabinetry next, tighten any hinges and wipe down the cabinets thoroughly, finally give the back splash and counter tops a little loving care and presto, a little reno magic! Cheers everyone, Johnny ‘V’

Be sure to follow The Wine Ladies TV with regular tips from Johnny ‘V’ on the do’s and dont’s, and how to make your kitchen reno your dream come true. For highlights of latest episode click here.

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Honey wine and Jack Dniels Nov 30th, 2011

Honey wine made on the bench with Rosewood Estates Winery and Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Liqueur. The Wine Ladies TV.

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Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Liqueur

Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Liqueur

Honey wine and Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Liqueur

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It will be a  honey of a TV show this week as we speak with William Roman, Operations Manager and “beekeeper” at Rosewood Estates Winery sharing his passion for his wines, his honey wines and his honey. While Brad Fletcher of Brown-Forman treats us to the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Liqueur. New on the market great straight, neat or on ice. Jack Daniel’s is the oldest registered distillery in the U.S. local favourites launches this week. Now we know where that expression “busy as a bee” comes from, Did you know that one honey bee will visit 1 million flowers to produce a pound of honey? This bee will fly the distance of 4 times around the world to give you one ounce of honey. Amazing creatures!

Rosewood Estates Winery

Rosewood Estates Winery

Update April 2018

Afternoon fun tasting honey wine made on the bench with Rosewood Estates Winery.

Rosewood Esates Winery with Sommelier and Consultant Robert W Paul

Rosewood Esates Winery with Sommelier and Consultant Robert W Paul

First up on the roster the 2016 Mead Blanc a blend of Gewürztraminer juice and estate honey.  Loved the freshness of the wine with lovely notes of lychee and wildflower. Royalty was next with the Mead Royal, a wine made strictly with honey. The bees have been working overtime creating this lovely wine. A unique semi-sweet traditional mead fermented from Niagara Escarpment Wildflower Honey. Notes of honey round out the pallet before leading to a long-lingering finish. And finally, the 2015 Legacy Cyzer a wine inspired by Eugene ,R. W. Roman’s son.  Using R.W.R’s original recipe, the winemaker  recreated his Cyser by co-fermenting apple juice & estate honey. Refreshing acidity. All unique and truly a pleasure to imbibe.

 All wines sold at the winery or on line.

Rosewood Esates Winery

Rosewood Esates Winery Legacy

Meanwhile in Muskoka…The Wine Ladies meet the Queen Bee and Poppa Jim!

Le Donne del Vino, 800 “Women in Wine”, That Channel TV with The Wine Ladies.

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Watch The Wine Ladies TV! Le Donne del Vino Wed Nov 9th ,2011 at 2:30PM – 3:30PM on ThatChannel.com.

Le Donne del Vino is an association of 800 “Women in Wine”, all involved somehow or another with promoting the future of wine. Whether winemakers, owners, viticulturists, sommeliers, journalists or TV hosts, this has become a powerful group making quite an impact in an industry which has traditionally been very male dominated.

Over 20 Italian producers, all fantastic women of course recently were in Toronto for the Le Donne del Vino Premier Canadian Trade Tasting. We had an opportunity to enjoy some amazing wine and some amazing Italian women. On today’s show our guest, http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?feature=mhee whose mission is to convey to all the roots of the very rich culture of great Italian wine and tradition. She grew up in the very rea that surrounds the company she passionately represents, Export Manager Daniela Cester of Distilleria Bottega. The Distilleria Bottega is located in the heart of the Prosecco area between Venice and the breathtaking Dolomites. We taste the Vino dei Poeti Prosecco DOC, the Vino degli Dei Amarone and the Grappa Bottega Morbida on the show.

 

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The Wine Ladies TV! Wines of Chile. VIA wines and Emiliana Organic Vineyards

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Wed Oct 19th , 2011 at 2:30PM – 3:30PM on ThatChannel.com

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Dine Magazine

Sara Waxman of Dine Magazine Tastes and Tells!

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Sara and Adam Waxman, Dine Magazine, The Wine Ladies TV.

Sara and Adam Waxman, Dine Magazine, The Wine Ladies TV.

Watch The Wine Ladies TV! Wed Sept 14th, 2011 at 2:30PM -3:30PM on ThatChannel.com

DINE Magazine is Toronto’s leading magazine for reaching active food lovers who enjoy the dining out experience. Sara Waxman, renowned taste-maker and travel journalist, brings more than 30 years of knowledge to the table. She then invites the reader to join her, whether at restaurants in Toronto, or around the globe. Sara and her well trained taste buds joins us this week on the show as she tastes and tells all! Also joining us in studio Adam Waxman, contributing writer Dine Magazine who brings along some Niagara wines for us to enjoy and taste. One is a Chardonnay Musque from Ravine Vineyards and the other is called Family Tree (a red blend) from Henry of Pelham. Both wineries are owned and operated by U.E.L. families who have owned these lands since the 1700s, and yet they both represent what is new and exciting about Niagara. Perfect timing as the LCBO’s 20th annual Ontario wine promotion inviting customers to find their local favourites launches this week.

Johnny V, our “Go to Kitchen guy” of Kitchen Designers Plus and TV star of “Build It” has this to say.

You’ve made the decision to renovate your kitchen and are now ready to pick the style that is uniquely you. Where to begin? Our “Go to Kitchen “ guy Johnny V’s suggests you do a little homework. Take some time to go through a good number of home and decor magazines, pulling out tear sheets of any kitchens that appeal to you. Perhaps it’s the light fixtures you are drawn to, or the exquisite countertop, or even the color palate? When it is time to meet with your designer, Johnny V says, you’ve identified your style without even realizing. A common theme will be obvious to the trained eye and you’ll be off to the races. Be sure to follow The Wine Ladies TV with regular tips from John V on the do’s and don’ts, and how to make your kitchen reno your dream come true. For highlights of latest episode: or for the entire show

John Anthony Vanderkolk of Kitchen Designers Plus. 

John Anthony Vanderkolk of Kitchen Designers Plus.

Collingwood Canadian Whisky, first new major whisky in 10 years.

Collingwood Whisky, a new Canadian spirit hit the store shelves this month. Collingwood will be the only maple wood mellowed Canadian whisky available on the market. The whisky is triple distilled and then matured in white oak barrels. It’s finished by mellowing the blended whisky with toasted Maplewood, which adds sweetness to the spirit while reducing natural astringency. Collingwood, which sports an interesting men’s cologne shaped bottle is now available at the LCBO (#244186). Each bottle clocks in at 80 proof, and a 750ml bottle will retail for around $29.95. Collingwood delivers a refined flavour profile that can be enjoyed on the rocks or mixed in a cocktail. Check out 3 awesome cocktail ideas here: Awesome new Canadian whisky made from the finest Canadian grains, pure spring water from Ontario’s Georgian Bay. Smooth, hand-crafted, maple wood mellowed.

JD creates 3 delicious cocktails to enjoy

JD creates 3 delicious cocktails to enjoy

Oakville, Ontario 100 Mile CHEF Mash Up with Chef Massimo Capra.

This past Saturday, chefs came together for an afternoon of culinary creations to launch a taste of downtown Oakville, Celebrity Chef Massimo Capra of CITYLINE and The Food Network was there to lend his opinion and autograph his cookbook “One Pot Cooking”. Local brewery Cameron’s and vodka company Tag #5 was there along with Burning Kiln Winery.

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Only 8 days to go so make sure you get your tickets to avoid disappointment. East Meets West Wine Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner with The Wine Ladies

To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or click here to purchase online. Join us September 22nd 2nd, 2011 for a spectacular evening of sensory sensations, set in the “singingly stylish” 3 S’s Restaurant located in beautiful downtown Oakville, Ontario. “East meets West” as celebrity winemaker Jak Meyer from Meyer Family Vineyards of the spectacular Okanagan Valley, wine region showcase their wines in a friendly battle with the winemakers of the newest winery from the South Coast region Burning Kiln Winery. Get to know the face behind award winning wine labels from both wine regions, the crown jewels of the Canadian wine industry as celebrity winemakers guide you through the individual wine and food pairings. Truly an evening to savour for all of the senses! Enjoy exquisite wines and scintillating food to mesmerize your palate and magnificent music for your ears and art for your eyes too. Be entertained with the sensationally talented “3 S’s singing servers“, a one and only restaurant experience as they showcase songs from smooth n’ silky jazz, snazzy show tunes to classic ballads against the backdrop of an array of special art. The Wine Ladies TV cameras will be there welcoming you and capturing the magic and special moments of this sparkling night. Walk away with your loot bag as a sweet memory of the evening. Our silent auction table will be abundant with an assortment of incredible prizes, featuring something for everyone. The funds raised that evening are for ArtHouse not-for-profit charitable organization. ArtHouse offers cost-free programs to young children, helping them develop their hidden talents and experience the thrill of creative and artistic expression.

East Meets West Celebrity Winemaker's Dinner The Wine Ladies PROMO

East Meets West Celebrity Winemaker’s Dinner The Wine Ladies PROMO

To purchase tickets: Call The Wine Ladies at 905-338-6797 or click here to purchase online.

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Johnny V, our “Go to Kitchen guy” of Kitchen Designers Plus and TV star of “Build It”

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Johnny V of Kitchen Designers Plus.

Johnny V of Kitchen Designers Plus.

Johnny V, our “Go to Kitchen guy” of Kitchen Designers Plus and TV star of “Build It” has this to say.

You’ve made the decision to renovate your kitchen and are now ready to pick the style that is uniquely you. Where to begin? Our “Go to Kitchen “ guy Johnny V’s suggests you do a little homework. Take some time to go through a good number of home and decor magazines, pulling out tear sheets of any kitchens that appeal to you. Perhaps it’s the light fixtures you are drawn to, or the exquisite countertop, or even the color palate? When it is time to meet with your designer, Johnny V says, you’ve identified your style without even realizing. A common theme will be obvious to the trained eye and you’ll be off to the races. Be sure to follow The Wine Ladies TV with regular tips from John V on the do’s and don’ts, and how to make your kitchen reno your dream come true.

John Anthony Vanderkolk of Kitchen Designers Plus. 

John Anthony Vanderkolk of Kitchen Designers Plus.

Sara Waxman of Dine Magazine Tastes and Tells!