My afternoon this past week was an introduction to new beverages that are either speculative or recently listed in the government liquor stores presented at a New Product Salon. Here is what I sampled, in random order, which is only a fraction of what was being poured. The majority are speculative beverages and I … Read more
Before you begin looking for your new home, it is important that you consider the needs of all the people it must shelter and what effect their daily activities will have on your desire for a certain size or location, both now and in the future. COMMUNITY: Rural? Small town? City? What facilities are available? Shopping centers? Places of worship? … Read more
Today, everyone in the mortgage market are abuzz about the new Bank of Montreal offer for a 5 yr fixed rate at 2.99%. Like with all hype, typically we find that the offering is not always cracked up to what you think. First of all the offering has limitations to it which other offers … Read more
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre has been selected to receive the 2013 Hotel Association of Canada Award of Excellence in the category of Humanitarian. The property and staff receive this award in recognition of their long history and dedication as a generous supporter of many charitable campaigns and initiatives both financially and through … Read more
With Easter right around the corner, it’s time for celebrators to prep their homes for family festivities with holiday-themed accents from MOE’S Home Collection. Start honing those egg hunting skills, Easter is hopping ‘round the bend! If you’re hosting the whole clan for a springtime reunion filled with festive family fun, time is ticking down to … Read more
Celebrations are Planned Across British Columbia Be prepared: the 4th annual Malbec World Day is on Thursday, April 17th 2014, and 55 cities in 44 countries around the world will celebrate. In British Columbia there are more than 40 FREE consumer tastings. April 11th & 12th – 18 BCLDB stores featuring 24 Argentinean Malbec-based wines April 12th – The following private wine stores … Read more
Tantalize your taste buds at several restaurants in the Gastown neighborhood. This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 9:30 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types of restaurants throughout the evening, meet some new food … Read more
This Weekend’s Taste Washington Event Joins Forces with Red Cross to Assist in Mudslide Disaster Relief Event producers of Taste Washington will tap the generosity of some 4,000 event patrons who attend the largest single-region wine and food event in the nation this weekend. Visit Seattle and the Washington State Wine Commission, which partner … Read more
Sommelier Smack Down: The Rematch offered on March 30th due to popular demand. Sommeliers David Stansfield and Lisa Cook invite wine fans to step into the ring as they pit their favourite bottles against each other on Sunday, March 30th. Guests to the March 30th Sunday School class can expect flights of wine, served blind … Read more
You know I enjoy wine tastings even though I consider myself to be an entry level taster or a novice wine taster but it wasn’t until I started to discover other events beyond wine tasting that I came to love food and wine (or beverage) events. First it was experiencing Parksville Uncorked. I … Read more