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Ready for Seasonal Cocktails from Appleton Estate®

MyVanCity·September 24, 2023

Gathering around a table with good friends and rich cocktails.

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All Seasons Wines from Stag’s Hollow

MyVanCity·September 21, 2023

Join us for a special tasting with our friend and Sommelier Ron Rocher Saturday, September 23

L’Abattoir welcomes special guest, Pastry Chef Patrice Demers on Wednesday, October 18th

MyVanCity·September 14, 2023

L’Abattoir Restaurant is thrilled to announce an unforgettable evening of culinary indulgence.

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Naramata Inn Harvest Dinner Tickets On Sale Now

MyVanCity·September 14, 2023

Check out all that’s happening at the Inn.

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Black Lagoon Pop-Up Announces Spine-Chilling Return to Vancouver

MyVanCity·September 25, 2023

Guests will be immersed in twisted, spooky environments and all things Halloween.

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Ready for Seasonal Cocktails from Appleton Estate®

MyVanCity·September 24, 2023

Gathering around a table with good friends and rich cocktails.

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An incredible evening attended by @myvancity.ca @shelleyhayashi

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Everything was out of this world!

The perfect venue!

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Think Bordeaux wines are too expensive...think aga

Think Bordeaux wines are too expensive...think again!

Earlier in September I had an opportunity to attend the “Step into the World of Bordeaux 2020 Release” media tasting. What a fabulous occasion tasting fifteen of the many wines that will be available, in very limited quantities, on September 23!

Sure there are wines that are priced in the four figure range, but there are also fine Bordeaux wines to be found under $100.!

I found a few I wouldn't mind having on my wine shelf!

Reviews and critiques, prices and a list of participating stores that will be carrying these wines plus some handy Bordeaux 101 info!Now on MyVanCity.ca (link in my bio) Be sure to check it out!

With thanks to @bcliquorstores and Barb Philip, Master of Wine and Category Manager – Wines of Europe for the BC Liquor Distribution Branch for leading us through these incredible wines!

Are you planning to shop Bordeaux wines on September 23?

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While cruising about the @comox_valley_farmers_mar

While cruising about the @comox_valley_farmers_market yesterday I found my fave spot for decadence was on a well deserved vacation.

On my way to grab a London Fog I noticed this seriously long line-up and realized there was another bakery at the market.

@honeygrovebakery was definitely worth the wait! I bought three treats; a pain au chocolat, an apple cinnamon danish and a pistachio white chocolate danish/croissant for a total of $21.50 which I thought was a bit pricey.

I enjoyed the pain au chocolat for its multi-layered perfect flakiness, that part was delicious but eating two sides to the middle there was just a single, scant line of chocolate. That was super disappointing because I want chocolate in every bite. It was also very cold so I wondered if it had been previously frozen?

We took home the other two treats (pictured here).

I zapped the pistachio white chocolate so not fair to judge the pastry so will just assume had I eaten it yesterday it would have been soft and super flaky. As it was, it was delicious although chewy. So sweet but delicious. I would definitely have this again but it is not something I would have on a regular basis, just too rich for me.

Hubby enjoyed the apple danish/croissant and it wasn’t too sweet, just too much cinnamon for my liking. Again, had it been consumed yesterday the pastry would have been better I’m sure.

Overall I would have to rate Alderlane on top, still my favourite of the bakeries I’ve tried in this area.

Here are my reflections on these other two bakeries from a comparison from 2021.

Although the more expensive @hotchocolates pain au chocolat was lighter and softer it lacked good flavour in comparison to the @alderlane_farmhouse_bakery chocolate croissant. The pain au chocolat was also greasy and had scant chocolate.
Just check out the chocolate on the croissant! Ribbons of delish chocolate all around, including on the bottom - score! Plus scads of yummy chocolate inside too.

So there you have it, add a cup of @murchiestea decaf Earl Grey and I’m a happy camper!

What’s on your plate this Sunday morning?

What catches your fancy these days of Summer and n

What catches your fancy these days of Summer and nights of Fall? I received some favourite all season wines from @fortberens and here is what I have in mind.

Cozy up in an Ardirondeck chair and soak up the rays of sunshine while enjoying a class of Fort Berens medium bodied Chardonnay that expresses a combination of stone fruit and citrus on the nose.

Pull up a chair on the patio and enjoy a glass of Fort Berens juicy and luscious, 100% estate grown Rosé.

Share with a friend a glass of Fort Berens expressive Small Lot Dry Riesling with tropical fruit, orange blossom, green apple, and hints of white pear.

You could shuck a few oysters and pour a glass of Fort Berens Small Lot Grüner Veltliner, a combination of tangerine, kiwi fruit, lime and white asparagus.

Or join me at my favourite time of the afternoon, put your feet up, do absolutely nothing except enjoy a glass of Fort Berens Pinot Gris vibrant and aromatic, featuring notes of white pear, quince, melon, and hints of passion fruit.

Drag the picnic table over to a sunny spot and pair a beautifully balanced and slightly off-dry Fort Berens Riesling with stinky cheese and a few slices of dried salami.

Also received some luscious Fort Berens reds post to come.

Wine profiles and a harvest recap by Rolf de Bruin co-owner and co-founder Fort Berens Estate Winery now on MyVanCity.ca.

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Fresh Botanicals hand-picked in the Wicklow Mounta

Fresh Botanicals hand-picked in the Wicklow Mountains. Our bottle is in honour of Glendalough and tells the story from the base upwards.

Glendalough Wild Botanical Irish Gin

Nose
Fresh notes of juniper, citrus, pine - a forest clearing in spring.

Taste
Citrus Spring greens, Summer flowers, wild Autumn fruits, warm spice

Finish
Long and sylvan with warm Winter spices.

$49.99, currently on sale $42.99 at @bcliquorstores until Sept 2

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Planning a trip to the Okanagan? This is a must s

Planning a trip to the Okanagan?

This is a must stop on your itinerary!

The afternoon started with the Liquidity Rosé of Cabernet Franc, followed by a tasty amuse bouche.

Followed by the first course of wild pacific side stripe shrimp, textures of carrot, orange gel and lemongrass velouté, which was nothing short of fabulous, paired with the 2021 Estate Viognier.

For the second course, another outstanding dish, wild caught scallops, butternut squash tortellini with brown butter espuma paired with the 2020 Estate Chardonnay.

Just when you think things can’t get any better, the third course was an outstanding coffee aged beef tenderloin with smoked potato, Okanagan fire morels, spring onion and tarragon paired with the 2020 Dividend.

Of course we weren’t finished until we enjoyed a fourth course of chocolate cheesecake with Haskop Farms berry compote, honey oat crumble and raspberry paired with the 2020 Estate Merlot.

Read my full review of the food and wine now on MyVanCity.ca (link in bio)

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