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With almost three hundred wineries in B.C. it can be hard to keep up. Thanks to the kindness of friends, new and old, that job is a little easier. Even more exciting is getting a wine to try and finding a new addition for CheapandCheerful.ca. Eau Vivre Riesling happens to be a gold medal winner from … Read more
Winemaker, Michael Bartier, with Vancouver Sommelier of the Year 2013, Samantha Rahn Okanagan Crush Pad winery in Summerland, BC introduced the Okanagan Wine Campus series in 2011, in an effort to further British Columbia’s already rich wine-and-food culture. This philanthropic program aims to foster the education of professionals in the industry by connecting all … Read more
Experience Headphones, the first fashion-oriented headphone retailer in the world, is leading the charge in bringing high-end designer headphone brands into the North American market. The company is constantly seeking partnerships with brands that are at the cutting edge of fashion and technology. As such, Experience Headphones is proud to be the first company in … Read more
The traditional gift for a 10th anniversary is tin or aluminum but for this particular anniversary, we have chocolate, macarons and croissants. Sandrine French Pastry & Chocolate is celebrating their 10th anniversary with gifts for her customers who have helped make this small business so successful and acknowledge the longevity of the business in … Read more
Canada’s largest annual food and drink festival returns January 16 to February 1 Local chefs are cooking up mouthwatering menus, organizers are crafting out-of-the-box culinary events, and hotels are serving up special room rates and packages. Yes, it’s that time again: Tourism Vancouver’s Dine Out™ Vancouver Festival – Canada’s largest food and drink festival … Read more
Saddled with veggie duty for an upcoming holiday gathering? Everyone knows greens are never the main event: gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing – the good stuff isn’t exactly South Beach-friendly. But vegetable dishes don’t have to be dull. Chef Paul Mon-Kau of The District Restaurant Group shares three delicious recipes that are packed with vitamins and just … Read more
HOLIDAY CHEER OPEN HOUSE Check out this list of twelve great wineries that will welcome you on November 29 and November 30. Each winery will be open to visitors and it promises to be lots of fun and cheer. Get into the holiday spirit by participating in the Scavenger Hunt, you may even win … Read more
The 12 wineries of the Okanagan Falls Winery Association are pleased to welcome you for a weekend in BC wine country with their third annual Holiday Cheer Open House. Join in on Saturday, November 29th and Sunday, November 30th from 11AM to 5PM in the winery tasting rooms, there will be something for everyone at this cozy … Read more
Two New Restaurants Open next to the Best Western Hotel The corner of Highway 97 and Leckie next to the Best Western Hotel has two new eateries to serve locals and hotel guests. An Italian restaurant and a revamped 97 Street Pub are the results of the efforts of Jason and Michelle Troll, … Read more
Wine stores are full of wines with colorful labels and kitchy names. Often its a cover-up for a less than satisfying experience when you drink the contents. Here’s a wine that won’t win any awards for its label but is getting plenty of love for the quality of their red blend. Yecla Castano Solanera is the … Read more