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Gabi & Jules Bakery Donates Part Proceeds to Autism The Lower Mainland is getting a new destination pie shop and bakery for hand-crafted fruit pies. Gabi & Jules bakery in Port Moody is opening on Monday July 25th, offering whole pies for purchase or by the slice. The delicious treat is made somewhat “guilt-free” … Read more
The al fresco dinner party celebrates its fifth anniversary On Thursday, August 18 at 6pm, over 6,000 white-clad revellers will converge on a secret public space to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Le Dîner en Blanc Vancouver. Since the inaugural Le Dîner en Blanc Vancouver in 2012, over 10,000 people have enjoyed the beauty and … Read more
Popular Cafe Brings Signature Handmade Sandwiches, Salads, Pastries to Three Fresh New Locations, Hosts Customer Appreciation Day on Fri., July 22 Building on an unprecedented year of growth and momentum, Railtown Cafe is set to make new neighbours across Greater Vancouver in 2016 and early 2017 when the beloved counter-service cafe lays … Read more
BLACK CURRANT AND BLUEBERRY JAM WITH BASIL Currants and blueberries are “currently” in season and available at your local Vancouver Farmers Markets. This recipe is an exotic combination of lime leaf and Thai basil provide a perfect foil for tart currant and sweet blueberry. The set of this jam is quite firm. For a softer … Read more
Even an early rain shower could not dampen the fun and festivities for the 7th annual Similkameen BBQ King event, hosted by the Similkameen Wineries Association at the historic Grist Mill & Gardens in Keremeos on July 9, 2016. Caroline Cottrill, President of the Similkameen Wineries Association, explained the event. “This truly unique Similkameen … Read more
The Paisley Notebook, dubbed as ‘a little food blog, by a little person’, is the creation of Aman Dosanj (formerly Poppadoms and Western Living Magazine’s 2015 ‘Foodie of the Year’). Currently on an 8-month self-guided edible adventure across the world, Aman is documenting global food-based topics and issues. The Paisley Notebook is set to … Read more
When it comes to my summer at the West Coast Fishing Club, I never know which day of the week it is. A 3 day trip, a 4 day trip, that’s the story of my life. With every changeover comes a little excitement. I am always sad to see a group of … Read more
Tinhorn Creek Winery is beautifully situated in the newly designated sub-appellation of the “Golden Mile” near Oliver, BC. They have been making great wine for almost 20 years and continue to be a force in the Okanagan, and are deeply committed to the environment, their employees and the community. They grow their grapes in 2 … Read more
Things have turned golden for Lillooet-based Fort Berens Estate Winery. With the recent release of the results from the 2016 San Francisco International Wine Competition, all of the signature wines from Fort Berens have now been awarded gold medals. Rolf de Bruin, co-founder and co-owner of Fort Berens explained, “With the announcement of these … Read more
Following another successful Annual General Meeting (July 05, 2016 at Manteo Resort, Kelowna), the BC Wine Institute (BCWI) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors. Nine voting BCWI Directors represent British Columbia wineries of all sizes, including large wineries (selling more than 700,000 litres annually), medium wineries (selling more than 60,000 litres … Read more