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This is the best wine buy I’ve found since launching CheapandCheerful.ca this year. Full credit to Anne B. who tipped me off on the amazing bargain wines of Grey Fox winery. I shared this California Cabernet Sauvignon with some friends to get a variety of opinions and the response was unanimous. Smooth and soft with a … Read more
Local Vancouver charity will provide 600 Christmas hampers to single moms this December and complete funding for Downtown Eastside subsidized housing The holiday season is a time to celebrate with loved ones and to also give back to those less fortunate, especially people in need right here in our local community. This Christmas, … Read more
Okanagan Crush Pad journeys into deliciousness with launch of first exclusive wine for BC VQA stores called Route 97. The colourful labels depict iconic symbols of the Okanagan while the wines celebrate the diverse offerings of our land; a delicate aromatic cool climate white from the north and a fruit forward, robust red from the south. … Read more
While interior design may deal exclusively with, well, interiors, looking to the latest in exterior architectural design can also prove influential inside the home. Taking after recent architectural innovations that are changing the way we imagine building and construction around the globe, MOE’S Home Collection’s proprietary collection is inspiring a new approach to interior and décor … Read more
THE VINES ARE PICKED, GRAPES ARE CRUSHED AND WE’RE ANTICIPATING ONE LUSCIOUS HOLIDAY SEASON! As the weather turns from balmy to crisp, the days go from long to short, and frost kisses the vines, it’s easy to get excited about the upcoming holiday season. One of our favourite parts about Fall is when the fruit … Read more
If you are a fan of our Tasting Plates events you are going to want to hear about the 6 events that Vancouver Foodster is presenting during the upcoming Dine Out Festival that kicks off next month. The Dine Out Festival always offers diners a chance to try restaurants they may not have tried before … Read more
Mussels and White Asparagus Roasted white Asparagus, mussel aioli, croutons and wild herbs Suitable for 4 people 500g Quadra island honey mussels 500g white asparagus Approx 100g day old piece of bread 100ml grape seed oil 15g Dijon mustard Assorted foraged or cultivated herbs and salads 10g salt 5g black pepper Mussel Aioli, … Read more
Vancouverites Get ‘Snow Globed’ for a Good Cause Photos taken inside giant snow globe to help British Columbians living with mental illness WHAT: The Kettle Society, Harbour Centre, and the Vancouver Lookout are inviting Vancouverites to celebrate the season with a twist this year. Instead of photos with Santa, they are offering people a chance … Read more
Announcing Monte Creek Ranch Kamloops’ newest winery celebrates a taste for adventure The Story: Just in time for the holidays, Monte Creek Ranch is proud to bring you their inaugural release of wines from Kamloops’ newest winery. Forging a new era of exploration for the Thompson Valley, Monte Creek Ranch (2420 Miner’s Bluff Road, Monte Creek, … Read more
Canada’s grand national drunk….otherwise known as the Grey Cup is on Sunday. If you’re not inside B.C. Place for the game itself, chances are you’re hosting or attending a party. Either way this Clos du Soleil Rose is the perfect partner for everything from ribs to chili to pizza. Clos du Soleil winery is considered by many … Read more