Neighbourhood Food Networks Provide Opportunities to Move from Charity Food Model to Dignified Food Access Vancouver is home to over a dozen individual, but connected, Neighbourhood Food Networks that have a unique role to play in the food movement. Thursday January 22, these networks hosted two events back to back to meet with current … Read more
Seared Qualicum Bay Scallops Butternut squash risotto, Vanilla curry oil Serves: 8 portions Vanilla curry oil 1 tbsp Shallots’ (chopped) 125 ml vegetable oil 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder 1 vanilla bean 1 lemon (diced) 1/2 grapefruit (diced) Sauté shallots in 1 tbsp of oil over low heat, add curry powder and continue cooking … Read more
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Recognized With Top Scores From Wine Enthusiast Limited Time Free US Shipping Allows Cross-Border Access To Top Rated Canadian Vintages Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is thrilled to announce that world renowned wine publication Wine Enthusiast has awarded 90+ point scores for three of their wines: Tinhorn Creek 2013 Gewürztraminer (91), Tinhorn Creek 2013 Pinot Gris (90) and Tinhorn … Read more
New Rave Productions presents The 23rd Annual Wellness Show, the largest trade show in Western Canada dedicated to helping you live a more balanced and holistic lifestyle. This year¹s Wellness Show takes place February 13th, 14th and 15th at the Vancouver Convention Centre East Building. Here are the top trends we’re currently seeing in health and wellness: Sprouting: Sprouting raw … Read more
Why give a bouquet when you can share a whole garden? Enjoy a romantic stroll and delicious picnic in beautiful 55-acre VanDusen Botanical Garden! A special Valentine’s Day package includes classic tunes in the plaza area, a couple’s selfie at an on-site photo booth and dining al fresco amongst the trees or overlooking a … Read more
When I first started developing an interest in wine I learned that the Languedoc region is a great go-to place when you’re looking for good value table wines. About six months ago I had an opportunity to try my first wine from the Languedoc’s most honored wine maker, Paul Mas. I’ve recommended his Syrah and Viognier … Read more
2012 Chardonnay Cedar Creek Kelowna, BC $17.95 Silver Medal This chardonnay has a small amount of pinot gris added to it. Lemon yellow in colour with medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple and a hint of banana. Good structure. Eleven months of sur lees aging give it a creamy mouthfeel. Well … Read more
A friend was in town for a visit and mentioned he wanted to check out the craft beer scene so we checked on line for craft beer Vancouver, made a list and headed off for East Vancouver. Parallel 49 at 1950 Triumph Street was our first stop. We went in, met Angie and selected four … Read more
Since we first announced that MyVanCity.ca was introducing a weekly feature “Taste of Thursday” we have randomly published the recipes of the terrific Chefs of British Columbia. We think it’s time we set out a schedule and starting with Thursday, January 29 your favourite Chefs will be featured alphabetically by first name. We would like to re-introduce you to … Read more
Dine out Vancouver, a yearly tradition in the rainy city where everyone gets to feed their curiousities. Vancouver Foodster has had many successes with events like Tasting Plates but this time they have put on a fantastic brunch crawl for various neighbourhoods around town. I had the fantastic chance to experience the West End brunch … Read more