PROHIBITION CELEBRATES AUTUMN

PROHIBITION CELEBRATES AUTUMN  with ‘COCKTAILS BY MOOD‘ MENU You are what you drink – and this autumn, Prohibition invites Vancouverites to satiate their moods by indulging in a sleek, stylish and flawlessly crafted list of seasonal cocktails and spirits at the renowned Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s dapper bar.     Created by Prohibition’s award-winning bartenders Brad Stanton … Read more

Holiday Entertaining Becomes Elevated with Bonne O

‘Tis the season to whip up festive bubbly beverages with ease   With the holiday season fast approaching, everyone’s calendars will soon fill up with cocktail parties and festive gatherings. When it comes to hosting, Bonne O brings the sparkle right into the kitchen. The at-home sparkling beverage system allows bubbly drink fans to serve up … Read more

Ultimate Upcycle Challenge #VHDS15

 Ultimate Upcycle Challenge gives sustainable design a front-row seat at the Vancouver Home + Design Show   14 local tastemakers breathe new life into pre-loved pieces to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver,  October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West     Ultimate Upcycle Challenge: Take A Seat, a creative … Read more

Flower Power Tapestry Presented at Circle Craft Christmas Market

Fibre Artist Sola Fiedler, simply known as Sola, presents the  Flower Power Tapestry (15’ x 16’) at Circle Craft Christmas Market from Wednesday November 11 to Sunday, November 15, 2015.  The Flower Power Tapestry is a result of Sola repurposing one of her older tapestries of the City of Atlanta, and turning it into a huge vase … Read more

Chef Jas Dosanj, Poppadoms Okanagan Spinach and Paneer Pakora #TasteofThursday recipe

Okanagan Spinach and Paneer Pakora   RECIPE (makes approx. 10 balls) Description:  a light appetizer that combines soft savoury Indian flavours from the paneer and a crunch from local spinach. A perfect party snack.  Jas Dosanj, Poppadoms – Taste India! Ingredients: 100g grated paneer (Indian cheese)  1x large local white potato, boiled then grated  1tsp. … Read more

Siena Hosts Winemaker’s Dinner

Siena Hosts Winemaker’s Dinner Featuring Rhône’s Louis Bernard   Siena Restaurant is pleased to announce that it will host a dinner featuring wines from France’s prestigious Louis Bernard winery on Wednesday, October 21 2015.    The winemaker’s dinner will feature a four-course menu prepared by Executive Chef Jessica Howery. Louis Bernard’s Canada Sales Director, Guillaume … Read more

DEATH IN A DUMPSTER: THE MUSICAL.

Youth Take Centre Stage to Shed Light on Homelessness.   The Access to Music Foundation will present an original piece of work developed by street-involved youth  actors to convey the crucial message; No-One is Disposable. Beginning Saturday night, November 7th, The Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island will play host to Death in a Dumpster: The … Read more

Win Your Dream Proposal – The Spence Diamonds Way!

BIG News for Canadians –  Spence Diamonds is giving one lucky winner their dream proposal each month between October 1 and December 31!   Spence Diamonds wants everyones proposals to be special, magical, and unforgettable – just like their love! And after they propose, people want to hear how it happened! We will make sure your proposal … Read more

Chef Jas Dosanj @Poppadomsca joins #TasteofThursday

Chef Jas Dosanj (Chef Mum) is the owner and chef at Poppadoms, a family-run Indian restaurant in Kelowna that believes in seasonal and local. A self-taught cook, Jas is known for wholesome, healthy Indian cooking, with house-roasted and ground spices. Chef Jas has been humbled to receive two invitations for the Gold Medal Plates, and … Read more

“Capture Your Culture” Photo Contest Winner Announced

Culture Days Winning Entry from Sidney, B.C.     Sidney, B.C. resident Bob Orchard has won this year’s province-wide “Capture Your Culture” photo contest. Orchard was chosen from 68 entries by votes cast all across the province. Orchard’s prize was a $500 gift card to Etsy.com. The contest was part of the lead-up to the … Read more