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NOW SOLD OUT Chan Centre Presents Rare and Intimate Concert Reunion with Piano Legends Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock 

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 Evening pays homage to NEA Jazz Masters’ groundbreaking tour and influential live recordings of the late ‘70s   The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents an exclusive concert reuniting two of jazz and contemporary music’s most influential icons, and multi-GRAMMY-Award winners, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock, Sunday, March 15 at 7pm in the Chan Shun … Read more

Starbucks is excited to offer La BoulangeTM authentic, French-inspired pastries

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This spring, Starbucks is transforming its pastry case in Canadian stores with the introduction of La BoulangeTM pastries. La Boulange is the iconic San Francisco pastry shop founded by renowned French chef, baker and cookbook author Pascal Rigo. Starbucks is excited to offer La BoulangeTM authentic, French-inspired pastries – wholesome, real food that not only … Read more

Chef Paul Moran wins Canadian competition of S. Pellegrino Young Chef 2015

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Chef Paul Moran, one of our #TasteofThursday top chefs, has won the Canadian competition and becomes an International Finalist going on to compete at the S. Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 competition in Milan, Italy.   We couldn’t be more proud of Chef Paul Moran. Chef Paul is currently working at CMH-K2 Lodge, in Nakusp, B.C. Chef Paul … Read more

Le Creuset Introduces Licorice – “Le Nouveau Noir” 

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Classic with refined minimalism – the newest Le Creuset hue adds striking accents to today’s modern kitchens   Le Creuset unveils the newest addition to their collection of signature hues – Licorice. Inspired by flavourful European classics like espresso and truffles, this sophisticated matte black object d’art is set to enter some of the world’s finest … Read more

Celebrate the Year of the Sheep at Wild Rice

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DON’T FEEL SHEEPISH – NEW YEAR SPECIALS WILL BRING YOU GOOD FORTUNE AND GOOD FLAVOURAn ancient Chinese axiom states that if a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing at least twice. Consider New Year’s for instance. There’s the ‘mainstream’ New Year’s Eve held on December 31st – a rather sedate affair by Chinese. Since … Read more

Ballet Kelowna presents Canadian Premiere of ‘The Ashley Bouder Project’ with NYC Ballet Luminaries

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Ballet Kelowna presents the Canadian Premiere of  ‘The Ashley Bouder Project’  Featuring Stars of New York City Ballet In an incredible coup for Ballet Kelowna, New York City’s finest dancers will travel west to light up Kelowna’s Community Theatre (1375 Water Street) with the anticipated Canadian premiere of The Ashley Bouder Project, March 3 at 7:30pm. New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Ashley … Read more

Ramada Penticton Bikes and Beers Weekend

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Locals and tourists alike know that one of the best ways to explore the beauty of Penticton and area is on two wheels. The extensive network of trails throughout the region offers cyclists amazing views of mountains, vineyards and lakes around every bend. Cyclists also know that after biking throughout this beautiful region, nothing tastes … Read more

#TasteofThursday Qualicum Bay Seared Scallops wine pairing suggestion

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Wine pairing for Chef Castro Boateng’s Seared Qualicum Bay Scallops recipe For the scallop dish: Conventional wisdom would happily lead one to Chardonnay with a bit of oak to add weight, California would do nicely. But i’m going off the beaten track here and recommending a white Rhone blend. These wines can pair quite nicely … Read more

Celebrate Chinese New Year with PAPYRUS

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Let the festivities begin! Chinese New Year is on the horizon, and with it the Year of the Wooden Sheep is slated to bring luck and fortune to 2015. With this widely celebrated occasion upon us, PAPYRUS’ unparalleled collection of gifts in the lucky colour red, wealth-bearing gold, and this year’s stem-branch calendar element – wood – … Read more