6TH ANNUAL VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET OPEN November 21st – December 24 Traditional huts, handmade gifts and thousands of twinkling lights will once again fill Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza during the 6th annual Vancouver Christmas Market, which opens at 11:00 am this morning. Guests are invited to take a trip to Europe without leaving the … Read more
Sometimes it feels like you can’t make much of a difference. You may be working hard but you aren’t yet accomplishing your goal. I’ve had my own website now for almost two years. Just about every day I am up at 6 am to schedule my social media posts and for the rest of the … Read more
Travel – It’s been said it’s the journey not the destination but when you’re talking about the Taste of Tulalip it’s both. I always enjoy the trip when I travel to and from Tulalip Resort Casino. Washington State is scattered with small, interesting towns. I’ve written previously about some of the “stop worthy” places on our … Read more
BEAT THE TILL AND TASTE THE BENEFITS OF NATURE Its autumn somewhere on Vancouver Island. The leaves start to turn; the days get a bit shorter and I start to track rain fall and wait for the morning when the air feels and smells just right to go out looking for specifically Cantharellus cibarius, … Read more
Holiday Market Gift Guide showcases top picks for local gift giving Vancouver Farmers Markets’ brings out the best in local food, craft beverage and handmade craft for its 20th Annual Holiday Market Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) will hold its 20th Annual Holiday Market next month on Saturday, December 12th at the Croatian Cultural Centre. The Holiday Market is VFM’s only … Read more
We are pleased to introduce you to our newest writer, photographer, videographer and contributor James Headrick. James is based on Vancouver Island and he will be contributing articles on his own experiences of life on the Island, a little bit of travel, dining, foraging, wine pairing and cooking all Island based. We look forward to … Read more
THE MIDAS TOUCH: BOULEVARD KITCHEN & OYSTER BAR CHEF ALEX CHEN TAKES TOP SPOT AT 10th ANNUAL GOLD MEDAL PLATES COMPETITION IN VICTORIA Pairing of Local Pork Terrine with Foxtrot Vineyards’ Pinot Noir Earns Chef Coveted Title as BC Representative at The Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Executive Chef Alex Chen set … Read more
Library Square and Parallel 49 Brewing Company celebrate 12 Taps of Christmas Celebrate craft beer, Advent-style starting December 1st Beer Advent Calendars are craft beer’s contribution to seasonal traditions, and this year Library Square and Parallel 49 Brewing Company are teaming up to offer the “12 Taps of Christmas”, an opportunity to celebrate Advent-style, even if you weren’t one … Read more
THOMAS HAAS TAKES TO THE STREETS TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND SHOW HIS GRATITUDE WITH SPECIAL GIVEAWAYS Renowned Chocolatier Gives Thanks to Community via 10-Day Giveaway Across Vancouver with Unforgettable Grand Prize Trip for Two to Brussels, Belgium As a way of expressing his appreciation to local chocolate lovers who have supported the renowned chocolatier over … Read more
Singletree Winery Warms up your Holiday Season Taste their Fraser Valley wine and get cozy at seasonal community events Wine lovers have a chance to taste local wine and stock up for gifting and entertaining this holiday season, at three upcoming events. Singletree Winery, the newest, small, family-owned and operated agri-business in Abbotsford, is pouring … Read more