INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF TASTE...

The winter 2009 edition of Taste celebrates a very special season with gifts of luxury and bubbles galore! With more than 60 new, seasonal recipes and a wide range of entertaining, informative articles by our experts, be sure to enjoy the winter issue of Taste today.

Cooking With Spirit - spice up your menu

Consultant's Choice - BC Liquor Stores' Product Consultants share their favourites

Wines Of Languedoc - warm up your BC winter

Supporting Olympians - cultivating Canadian Champions

Quirky Cultivars - a trip well off the well-trodden path

Celebrate The Year Of The Tiger - Chinese New Year traditions in the kitchen and around the home

Hot - what's most wanted for the holidays

Brunch In Paris - classic French cooking for a memorable brunch

New - recently arrived gems to try or gift

Treasure The Sweet Taste Of Port - there's more to wine than red, white and bubble

Merry Mocktails - holiday cheer for the designated driver

Gifts Of Luxury - a gift out of the ordinary

Instead Of Turkey - delicious seasonal main dish options

Festive Open House - buffet-style bites to please a crowd

John Bishop - a celebrity chef on Christmas past and present

How Sweet It Is - flavoured sugars sparkle up the season

Wine 200: How do you know so much about wine? All about the Wine and Spirit Education Trust

Now Bring Us Some Sticky Puddings - baked, steamed and slathered

CIBO Trattoria - teaching Vancouver how to say "food" in Italian

Crostini Toppers - easy dips and spreads tok serve or give to friends

Bubbles Galore - a world of wonderful sparkling wine

Champagne Cocktails - designed by Shaun Layton

Bar Star: Shaun Layton - George Ultra Lounge's ultra-creative award winner

Holiday Cookie Cravings - add to your holiday cooke repertoire

Una Aňo Nuevo - premium tequilas make this New Year's celebration shine

A White Christmas - white wines to pair with the season

Cognac, Armagnac And Other Brandy - the future looks bright

Table For 4 - pamper your closest friends

Ask An Expert - Master of Wine James Cluer answers all

Holiday Desserts - modernized classics

Merlot - how to snag a great bottle

Winter Salads - don't forget the veggies