Month: September 2015

Tickets now on Sale – Taste of Tulalip Wine + Food Celebration Announces Star-studded Line-Up for 7th Annual Festival

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Tickets for the 7th annual Taste of Tulalip, held at the Tulalip Resort Casino, are now on sale. Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and Sommelier Tommy Thompson have spent the past year organizing a star-studded line-up of food, wine and traditional show-stopping entertainment for ticket holders. Run, don’t walk, when purchasing your passes because this highly … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews @Sam_WineTeacher

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  2012 St. Nick (Rosé) Hidden Chapel Oliver, BC $19.90 A blend of cabernet sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Riesling. This wine does not resemble a rosé; it looks more like a light red wine. Ruby red in colour with medium intensity. Cranberry and red currant, with a hint of cherry and spice on … Read more

BACONFEST AT URBAN DIGS FARM SEPTEMBER 26TH: 6PM – 10:30PM

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Head to Urban Digs Farm for their 6th annual celebration of everyone’s favourite food group…… BACON! So much baconey goodness! Only $5 general admission (free for members) gets you in and covers your entertainment. Still Spirits will be performing their punk/bluegrass magic so bring your best dancing shoes. Bacon inspired dishes and drinks for $5 a plate/glass … Read more

No Lunch Bag Letdown at Salted Brick

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Just over a year ago, Salted Brick on Kelowna’s Bernard Avenue started a small goodwill outreach program – distributing bagged lunches on Mondays to the homeless in the downtown core.  The bagged lunches are made and packed at Salted Brick and consist of a sandwich, a juice box, fruit and a baked good.  To date, … Read more

Farmers’ Markets – visit one in your neighbourhood this weekend

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Before the season comes to an end be sure to visit a local farmers market in your area.   I’ve always meant to support local farmers’ markets. I understand the benefits of supporting them. It puts money directly into the pockets of the people involved, and you get produce that was likely picked that morning or … Read more

BC VQA Wines Now Available at Second Wine-In-Grocery Location

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Despite challenges with several municipalities contesting the Province of British Columbia’s new liquor policies, the second wine-in-grocery store is officially open for business at Fleetwood PriceSmart foods International in Surrey. The Fleetwood grocery store joins Save-On-Foods South Point, becoming the second one in BC to stock and sell BC VQA Wines under the Province of … Read more

Take a bow Slurpee lovers…

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7-Eleven Canada has today confirmed that, through this year’s Slurpee Name Your Price Day, its generous customers have raised a huge $109,900 by being given the chance to pay what they wanted for a large Slurpee. 7-Eleven is giving 100% of the donations raised to Food Banks Canada, supporting local food banks.   The $109,900 will have … Read more

It’s a Big Thing! The Small Guys Wine Festival

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Praised in the same breath as Vino al Vino in Tuscany, Italy; Feast Portland in Oregon, USA; Rootstock Sydney in Australia; and Wine on the River in South Africa, Garagiste North was recognized by the London Financial Times in a print article Five of the best Wine Festivals by Andrew Joyce (and online by Melanie Abrams) … Read more

Richmond Set to Host BC Culture Days Provincial Launch Event

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  The Government of British Columbia has officially proclaimed September 25, 26, and 27, 2015 as BC Culture Days. Now in its sixth year, with more than 500 activities registered to date, BC Culture Days will kick off in the City of Richmond with a free public celebration on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4 p.m. to … Read more

The city’s top experts take the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage, October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West

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Meet the Masters Series: Local culinarians get cooking at the Vancouver Home + Design Show   Home cooks, ready those recipe cards! The Vancouver Home + Design Show (happening October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West) is gathering the city’s foodie elite including chefs, sommeliers, health food experts for the Masters Series on the Vancouver Magazine … Read more

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