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In 2015 the coolest winemakers are hitting the road with Festivals scheduled in Vancouver & Kelowna After the huge success of their inaugural SOLD OUT Festival last September at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, Garagiste North has planned two Festivals this year! The first of its kind in Canada, ‘Garagiste North’ (The Small Guys Wine Festival), … Read more
Quails’ Gate Winery is pleased to announce the launch of a Summer ‘Harvest Table’ Dinner that will take place on Saturday, July 25 2015. Building on the success of its Dinner in the Vineyard series, the winery will host an al fresco long-table dinner that combines locally sourced cuisine and world-class wines at a welcoming communal table. … Read more
\Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival opens its 26th season with The Comedy of Errors. Directed by Bard on the Beach Artistic Associate Scott Bellis, this steampunk rendition of Shakespeare’s lively comedy runs June 4 to September 26 on the BMO Mainstage. Double trouble has never been more delightful! Two sets of long-lost twins meet up unexpectedly, creating hilarious … Read more
Canadian design house expands small-batch home accessories range with one-of-a-kind 12 x 18 silk throw pillows Boutique design house Joue Design has released its first capsule collection of silk throw pillows, now available for purchase online at www.jouedesign.com. A perfect complement to the existing FW2014 and SS2015 collections, the line’s two pillows, ‘Soleil’ and ‘Saison,’ each feature a … Read more
For Mother’s Day, Earls Kitchen + Bar features a delectable weekend brunch that offers irresistible fresh, made-from-scratch cuisine with great drink options – all in a lovely, warm, stylish environment your Mum, of any age, will enjoy. Offerings include fluffy Sourdough French Toast piled high with fresh berries and whipped chantilly cream or a Chorizo + Mushroom Hash with poached … Read more
Students are in full preparation for their big day, meaning graduation season is almost upon us. Celebrate the young ones you love with PAPYRUS’ unparalleled collection of inspirational gifts and memorabilia to help those graduates have the best year yet. From sentimental greeting cards to must-have travel mugs, PAPYRUS has the perfect gifts for family, friends, … Read more
This recipe was sent in by Chef Paul Moran, inspired while on a trip to Mexico. Coconut flan 3 servings Ingredients – 1 x 14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk – 1 Cup Moist Grated (Shaved) Coconut – 1 Cup Whole Milk – 1 Tablespoon Water – 5 fresh large Egg Yolks, beaten – 1 … Read more
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione a year from its launch: great success, greater ambition More than a year has passed since, in the impressive Salone dei Cinquecento at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, 35 vintners presented, for the very first time in the world, their Gran Selezione wines, a new type of Chianti Classico at the … Read more
The Intentional Evolution of BC Wine Evolve Cellars Opens Its Doors in Summerland May 16 On May 16, 2015, a new winery opens in Summerland: Evolve Cellars. Using fruit exclusively from premium vineyards in the south Okanagan Valley, Evolve Cellars is a must-visit for this summer’s Bottleneck Drive Tour. The fresh and fruit-forward wines are a perfect complement … Read more
Enjoy the Serendipity! where German Wines meet Asian Cuisine German wines will share the spotlight with Asian foods in BC Liquor Stores throughout the month of May, 2015. 60 stores will feature lively displays of a select 12 German wines, including a sparkling Riesling and a Dornfelder Pinot Noir. Customers can pick up their complimentary … Read more