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Vancouver Farmers Markets coupon program for low-income families receives $42,500 boost from Whole Foods Market Sixty low-income families, many of them refugees and newly settled Canadians, will get a boost to their food budgets at Vancouver Farmers Markets (VFM) this fall and winter, thanks to the support of natural foods retailer Whole Foods Market. … Read more
100 Reasons to Celebrate this Season Made-in-BC charity reaches milestone The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) is pleased to announce that it has reached a significant milestone. This November, the BCHF helped its 100th beneficiary. As you read the inspiring testimonial of Susan Selles, the Foundation encourages you to share her story of hope and determination with … Read more
The Canadian Culinary Championships February 5 & 6, 2016 Kelowna GOLD MEDAL ready Kelowna, home of The Canadian Culinary Championships is set to host award-winning Chefs from across Canada for a weekend-long “Celebration of Canadian Excellence” from February 5-6, 2016 as part of the illustrious Gold Medal Plates. Kelowna’s Gold Medal Plates reflects the … Read more
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Burrata and Chili Gastrique Chef Ron Shaw of Grapes and Soda Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 ½ Cups brussels sprout, halved 1 piece 250g burrata 2-3 pieces dried bread olive oil kosher salt, to taste Gastrique 1/3 Cup caster sugar 150 ml fruit vinegar (raspberry is ideal) 10 ml chili (chilis … Read more
Celebrate 2016 in Style with a Decadent New Year’s Eve at L’Abattoir New Year’s Eve never looked so classy. On December 31, L’Abattoir invites revelers to an elegant evening that shows off the French-inspired dining destination at its finest. Party-goers keen to socialize with fellow guests can lounge in the main dining room, selecting from an … Read more
This holiday season, the pastry team at Soirette has prepared a wonderful assortment of festive treats for you to enjoy with friends and family. Soirette Holiday Macaron Collection – warm up this cozy winter holiday with six wonderful macarons: †Maple & Candied Pecan †Candy Cane †Blackberry & Pear †Santa’s Milk & … Read more
Vancouver RAW: Natural Born Artists presents “HOLIDAY RAWk” You are cordially invited to attend. . . Thursday, December 10th, 2015 Doors open at 8PM @CELEBRITIES NIGHT CLUB 1022 Davie St. Vancouver, BC Featuring 30 local artists! www.RAWartists.org/vancouver/holidayrawk LIVE MUSIC: sounds by Phony Pony (Duo) and Gabriela Geneva (Band) FASHION SHOWS: featuring … Read more
LOCK DOWN YOUR DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE WITH EXCLUSIVE HOTEL AND AIRFARE OFFERS Who says you can only eat, drink and be merry at Christmas? Extend the seasonal cheer and start 2016 off with a palate-sparking bang on a winter getaway to Vancouver, Canada, for the 14th annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival. Thanks to … Read more
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy unites local artists, designers and makers 12th annual show planned for December 12 – 13th at Heritage Hall in Vancouver, BC At Christmas, our consumerism seems to be at its highest. It’s when we spend too much time standing in malls, purchasing gifts in volumes, and not even considering the human … Read more
The number eight is considered highly auspicious in Chinese culture. That’s because the spoken word for ‘eight’ (baat) sounds like the word meaning ‘good fortune,’ and 2016 marks lucky year eight for the Chinese Restaurant Awards (CRA). Through seven years, more than 130,000 votes cast, innumerable dishes devoured and judged; the CRA has raised awareness … Read more