There’s something unmistakable about September in cottage country. The mornings are cooler. The sun disappears a little earlier each evening. The kids are back at school, routines are returning, and before long, sweaters, woodstoves and colourful leaves will replace swimsuits, docks and long summer nights. As the seasons change, our routines change too — and that includes the way we eat. Summer tends to mean barbecues, cold drinks, ice cream, weekends away and meals whenever we can squeeze...

We’ve all been there. A great evening with friends, a few too many drinks, and the next morning you’re reaching for anything that might help you feel human again. While no drink can “cure” a hangover, the right choices can help your body recover. At Nectr, we’ve had plenty of customers tell us that an ice-cold bottle is one of their favourite ways to start the day after a celebration. There’s also some science behind why kombucha may be a smart choice. Why Hangovers Happen Alcohol affects...

Certain things instantly tell you summer has arrived in cottage country. The sound of loons echoing across the lake. A dock warming up in the afternoon sun. The smell of cedar after a rainstorm. The first jump into water that’s still just a little too cold. For us, there’s another one. The unmistakable psssht of opening a cold bottle of kombucha after a day spent outside. Summer has a way of reminding us that the best moments rarely happen on a schedule. They’re the conversations that last...