Amusingly impressive

We love Canadian funny man Dan Aykroyd for his memorable roles in flicks such as Grosse Point Blank and Trading Places. Plus, who can forget him in classics like Ghostbusters, Dragnet and The Blues Brothers? Well funny enough, this comedic actor/screenwriter isn't just a hit on the silver screen--he's got winemaking skills too! A fellow CCG brought a bottle of Dan Aykroyd Cabernet Merlot VQA wine over as a hostess gift, and though we were initially skeptical of how it would taste, any doubt was erased after our first sip. Our palates were amused and delighted by the hints of green bell pepper as well as layers of fruit and spice. Food pairing recommendations include cabbage rolls with thick tomato sauce or ground beef lasagna. We washed down our barbecue chicken sandwiches with this medium-bodied red and discovered this to also be a good pairing. Mr. Aykroyd, we raise a glass to your comedic wit and your winemaking finesse!

$14.95 at lcbo.ca, saq.com, bcliquorstores.com and other liquor retailers across Canada

Golden humour

For today's video feature, we're paying tribute to funny gal Bea Arthur who passed away at age 86 this past Saturday (April 25, 2009). Though Arthur was not Canadian, we're sure many CCGs grew up watching her as the sarcastic and sassy Dorothy on The Golden Girls. Here she is in a hilarous parody of Sex and the City. You'll be missed, Bea, but your humour lives on and shall forever remain an inspiration to women across the country!

He's not dead yet...

Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon Athletica, and currently the company's Chairman and Head Product Developer, proves you're never too old to be a trend-setter or a trend-spotter. Read In search of the next new thing in which The Globe and Mail columnist Gordon Pitts talks with the yoga-clothing-designing guru to find out what keeps Wilson creatively inspired.

Click here to read the article or copy and paste this link into your web browser:
http://www.globeinvestor.com/servlet/story/GAM.20090413.RATTHETOP13ART1820/GIStory/

"Mane" Attraction

Professional CCGs that we are, we pride ourselves on looking our best everyday--and it all starts with the hair! We adore the Rusk CTC Lite™ Powerful Professional Lightweight Dryer for its megawatt power (1900 watts) as well as for its titanium- and ceramic-infused heat transfer. What does this mean for us? How about a blowdry that leaves us with a perfect coif every time? Make no mistake, ladies, this dryer might feel lightweight but your final 'do will be nothing short of heavyweight hotness.

$199.99 USD at professional hair salons. To find a retailer near you, go to rusk1.com/search/salon-search.asp

Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn

No matter what kind of work week you have, or the highs and lows you experience, remember that you've always "got to be real"!

Have a great weekend ladies, and see you on Monday!

Granville Room's Satin Doll Cocktail

This groovy cocktail is just one of many delicious concoctions on the drink menu at Vancouver hot spot Granville Room. We don't all live on the west coast so the next best thing is shaking up this doll-licious drink at home ourselves. West coast or east coast, career gals everywhere will enjoy this drink for its mild rose colour as well as its soft and subtle taste. Cheers!

The Satin Doll Cocktail

1 oz gin
1 oz Gifffard Grapefruit Liqueur
2-3 dash Fee brothers orange bitters
1 oz egg white

Instructions
Combine ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake hard and strain into a chilled martini glass.

"Green" Cubicle

Happy Earth Day to CCGs across the country! Here's a video put together by the folks at Marriott Hotels with tips on how to make you life at work a little greener: