History Glass Holiday 2022

Whether the weather outside is frightful or not, this time of year I love to cozy up with a hot beverage. Hot chocolate, tea, hot toddies…or maybe a hot buttered nocino? You may be familiar with Hot Buttered Rum, which traces its roots back to the toddies of the 1650’s. Alcohol got involved in America sometime in the 19th century and winter drinks were never the same. Hot Spiced Rum appeared in How to Mix Drinks or The Bon Vivants Companion by Jerry Thomas in 1862. This holiday season I offer a spin on this classic that just happens to be an easier version. Hot Buttered Nocino! is somewhere between eggnog and a hot toddy. Nocino! does the heavy lifting here with its delicious warm spices of cinnamon, fresh lemon, and allspice. It adds depth of sweetness with local honey as well. All you have to do is add a little brown sugar, butter, hot water and whisk it all together. And if

you’re interested in my takes on classic cocktails, I invite you to check out an updated bon vivants companion: “The Five-Bottle Bar: A Simple Guide to Stylish Cocktails” written by yours truly! It’s been a labor of love over the last two years and I’m so excited it’s now available wherever books History Glass Holiday 2022 are sold (including Volume One here in Duncan!). A collection of classic Jessica Schacht and contemporary Ampersand cocktails (including Hot Distilling Co. ampersand distilling.com Toddies), it was inspired largely from this column. So thank you, dear reader, for being with me on this journey through cocktail history. I raise a cup of cheer (or y’know, Hot Buttered Nocino!) to you this holiday season.

Hot Buttered Nocino!

2 oz Nocino! Green Walnut Liqueur 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp brown sugar ¼ tsp vanilla extract 4-5 oz hot water In a heatproof mug, mix the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the Nocino!, top with hot water, and whisk until the butter is well incorporated. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. (And maybe a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.)

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261 Craig Street, Downtown Duncan A Holiday Classic with a Twist Taking on Dicken’s host of characters, a small ensemble of actors embraces simple theatrical magic and storytelling imagination in this holiday classic. Built from the five staves of the original story, this adaptation centres on the joy of connecting and Scrooge moving from self-imposed isolation to community and good cheer. Chemainus Theatre Festival Box Office:1-800-565-7738

PROVIDENCE FARM HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR DECEMBER 3

Providence Farm is thrilled to bring the magic back with our Winter Craft Fair! Head out for a day of holiday shopping among our three halls filled with amazing variety of vendors. Pictures with Santa, a Silent Auction, Food Options and more. Annual Craft Fair @Providence Farm: 1843 Tzouhalem Rd Duncan. Dec 3, 9am-3pm The Holiday Market at the Hub takes place on Sunday, December 11th. We’re hosting a bountiful day at the Hub as we celebrate the Holidays and locally made creations. There will be a great diversity of vendors as well as food from our cafe and a jolly visitor too!! 10am to 4pm. 2375 Koksilah Rd. www.cowichanstation.org

Free Admission. Shop Local Vendors, Santa Photos, Silent Auction, Eat & Be Merry www.providence.bc.ca/events

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In our December Backyard Sessions of Deep Nature Connection we will be offering candle dipping, coiled scotch broom baskets for the holiday gifting season, as well as getting into making fires with friction. December 11th, 9 am - 12/1pm Lila Music Centre Yurt, 3228A Gibbins Rd, 250 710 4174, Families welcome Sliding Scale Pre - Registration recommended www.joythroughmusic.com