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Lockdown got you Down? Try These!

And we’re back! We recently hit the road again, but that hasn’t stopped us from sipping and sampling some of our favourites (old and new) while we were patiently waiting for the world to open up again. In fact, visiting the retail shops of our favourite craft beverage producers was awesome during the most recent lockdown. It was a chance to meet the makers and get to talk to some really passionate folks about the beverages we were taking home. All the while we were supporting local, which is something that we love to do. With that in mind, we’ve got a two for one featuring a brewery from London, Ontario and a winery from Norfolk County, Ontario.

Fish, Friends and Fizz

Who else is in denial that August is already here? Knowing how fast the summer is zipping by, we’re taking every chance we can get to slow down, enjoy the moment, and most important, CELEBRATE! We love celebration and what better way to do it than with good food, drinks and friends. Our latests pairing…

Savour Summer with Strawberries

Nothing says summer time quite like the juicy, sweet tang of a Norfolk County Strawberry. The delightful crunch of the seeds as a bright red drop of juice runs down your cheek makes me feel like summer is actually here! In Norfolk County, we’re lucky to not only have the chance to eat fresh, local…

Canada’s Deep Rural South

What a way to start off a weekend in June! The South Coast Wineries and Growers Association held ‘An Orchard Affair,’ their third annual craft cider, beer, and wine tasting night at The Cider Keg. The music by the Jess Murphy Trio was toe tappin’ good fun and the food and beverage was on point!…

Quintessentially Norfolk – Lakeside (Cider) Donut

Hello all – Susan here! The sun has started to shine and we seem to be thawing out of our winter funk, which gave us an idea. We want to find quintessential Norfolk flavours throughout the seasons that really showcase what Norfolk County has to offer. How might we accomplish this? Great question. By doing…

Welcome to Ride the Bine’s Blog

Here at Ride the Bine we’re committed to living local. We will be posting weekly about other small businesses like ourselves to spread the word about what’s available in your own backyard. Need some new ideas of places to visit? Need that perfect handcrafted gift for someone special? Need a getaway but don’t want to…