Harbinger. An omen, foreshadowing, sign of things to come. The word came coming to mind as we sat in Spokane’s Nectar Tasting Room on a Saturday afternoon, enjoying a glass of very nice Northwest Cellars wine after a tasting of seven reds, served by the winery owner himself, Bob Delf. We love Nectar. It’s a … Read more
East Van Vodka Takes Home Multiple Awards from the 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition The 14th annual San Francisco Worlds Spirits Competition officially announced their 2014 winners yesterday. Odd Society Spirits received multiple awards for their East Van Vodka,taking home gold for package design, and silver in the vodka category. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is regarded as one of the … Read more
We’ve joined with BC Hospitality Foundation to bring you this great contest! Contest starts on Monday, April 14 and ends at midnight on Sunday, April 20. Dish ‘n Dazzle returns on Thursday, May 1 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in the Park View Terrace. The BC Hospitality Foundation and Wines of New Zealand present a spectacular night of food, wine and … Read more
Vancouver’s trio of Parisian boulangerie pâtisseries catering to sophisticated gourmands, and amateur epicures alike, have some suggestions just in time for Mother’s Day. With Mom’s big day fast approaching, it’s time for devoted descendants to make plans to pamper their beloved matriarch. Heavenly High Tea Faubourg Paris sets itself apart from cookie-cutter contemporaries with handcrafted, authentic Parisian delicacies created … Read more
The top three cities in the world for long-term real estate investment, ranked in terms of resilience, are in Canada, and Vancouver takes the number two spot, according to a report issued by Grosvenor Group. The study defined resilience as the ability to avoid or recover from an adverse event. This involved looking at 50 … Read more
Recently clients of mine bought a smaller home even though they could afford something much larger. I sat down and asked them to list all of the reasons why they wanted a smaller house. Easier to maintain. Anyone who has owned a house knows the amount of time, energy, and effort to maintain it. All things being … Read more
This year at the Osoyoos Oyster Festival the question of what pairs best with oysters will be addressed in the second annual Oyster Wine Competition and the first Canadian Craft Beer & Oyster Pairing Competition. Winemakers and brewmasters have until April 17 to submit entries into the respective competitions that will be held at … Read more
As you drive along Lake Country’s Scenic Sip Trail, the first winery you come across on Camp Road is Arrow Leaf Winery, run by the Zuppiger family – Joe, Margrit and their son Manuel, who is the winemaker. Originally from Switzerland, they arrived in Canada in 1986 and after a years working in the fruit … Read more
The 19th Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale tapped out Saturday bolder and brighter than ever leaving craft beer enthusiasts wondering what’ll they do to top it for the 20th Anniversary in 2015? One of the elements that sets this beer festival apart from many is that it is run by the non-profit society, Okanagan Fest-of-Ale, with part … Read more
After a successful Mac and Cheese challenge comes more comfort food and the focus this time is on dessert, here is our 1st Creme Brulee Challenge featuring 9 restaurants and bakeries in Vancouver that runs from April 11-30, 2014. Participating restaurants are showcasing Creme Bruilee dishes that were specially created just for this challenge and all … Read more