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Roasted Carrot Salad Cumin roasted baby carrots with orange segments, frisée, cilantro, yogurt & toasted pistachio nuts Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 bunches baby carrots 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp kosher salt 1 pinch ground black pepper ½ a lemon 2 tbs cilantro leaves 1 head frisée … Read more
Liberty Merchant Company hosts the 21st annual Taste BC: a fundraiser for the Oak Tree Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital. The Foundation provides specialized HIV care for infected women, pregnant women, partners, children and youth, and support services for affected families. Thanks to the generosity of participants and vendors, the event has raised a collective … Read more
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There are times during a grey Vancouver winter when you need to channel summer. Usually that means a flight to Mexico, Hawaii or Palm Springs. The cheaper alternative is buying a wine that brings back memories of the patio and a steak on the BBQ. How fortunate I was to recently join friends in Kits for a … Read more
Dine Out Vancouver Festival kicks off on Friday with Chef Soup Experiment Do too many cooks spoil the broth? This Friday, Dine Out Vancouver Festival organizers are testing that theory by inviting local chefs (more than 50 are expected) to gather at Granville Island in the early morning for the second annual Chef Soup Experiment. The chefs will each bring one ingredient … Read more
“WILL YOU?” THE NEW TIFFANY & CO. ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES MODERN LOVE Since 1837, Tiffany & Co. has reflected the profound ideals surrounding true love and has been part of the world’s greatest love stories. For spring 2015, Tiffany created a new advertising campaign that takes a truly modern look at love, the proposal … 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 healthy lifestyle. This year’s Wellness Show takes place February 13th, 14th and 15th, 2015 at the Vancouver Convention Centre East Building. When it comes to healthy living, The Wellness Show has been … Read more
Dine In for Dine Out with French Gourmet from L’Epicerie Gourmande It’s that time of year again when Vancouver celebrates all things culinary with the annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival running January 16 – February 1 and featuring value-priced three-course menus at many of the city’s finest restaurants. Several were booked up within minutes of … Read more
Parksville will play host to a unique celebration of B.C. wine, beer and food during the annual Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival set to take place February 19 through 22, 2015. Going into its seventh successful year, Parksville Uncorked hosted by The Beach Club Resort and Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, has grown to … Read more
It’s always a treat as a wine drinker to try something that you’ve never had before and like it. That was the case for me when I dropped into Marquis Wines on Davie Street to try their Wines of the Week. Christine recommended Dominio de Tares Mencia Baltos and I’m a fan. Deep red in … Read more