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Margaret is a Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Professional Recovery Coach and a Certified She Recovers Coach. She holds a B.A in Psychology, a Masters Degree in Education and has worked in the field of Education for over 30 years.
Margaret Nimigan
How Can I Be An Inclusive Host?
Being an inclusive host shouldn’t be a daunting task, but it does require a little extra thoughtfulness and preparation. Whether you are hosting an evening party or a house full of weekend guests your most important job is to make sure everyone feels welcome, included and comfortable.
David Thompson
The Elephant in the Room: Non-Alcoholic Red Wine
Without question, there are some clashing opinions around non-alcoholic red wine. Juice-like and watery, the experience for many has not been great. The good news is, this is changing. Producers now have the confidence to use high-quality red wines before they begin the dealcoholization process.
Margaret Nimigan
Let's Talk About Sugar in Alcohol-Free Wine
We often get inquiries about the sugar content of our alcohol-free wines. Fair enough. Sugar has been a hot-button topic for quite some time now and it is generally understood that less is better and “added” sugar should be used with a light touch. Some would prefer that our wines had no added sugar at all, but we can assure you that you wouldn’t drink them. First, a little about how alcohol-free wines are made. Almost all of the wines we import begin as a wine containing alcohol. Using a vacuum distillation process the alcohol is gently removed at a low...
Margaret Nimigan
Are Non-Alcoholic Drinks Right For Me?
When you first decide to stop drinking alcohol there is a bit of a dilemma of what to drink instead. Do you want to be drinking a near imitation of your favourite alcoholic drink or keep your beverage choices as simple as sparkling water? You might ask, “Am I ok to drink beverages that have some alcohol (0.5%) or should I be sticking to the 'zero' products?”
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