Summer nights filled with music return to the South Okanagan 

Tinhorn Creek’s Canadian Concert Series to host big names in 2015 Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is pleased to announce that their Canadian Concert Series is returning for 2015 with a stellar line-up of musical artists gracing the picturesque amphitheatre stage, including Yukon Blonde, Rich Hope & His Blue Rich Rangers, the John Welsh Band and Reuben & The Dark. The much-anticipated annual … Read more

Tap & Barrel Recognized for Best Restaurant BC Wine List

TAP & BARREL RECOGNIZED FOR BEST RESTAURANT BC WINE LIST Tap & Barrel has been voted for having the Best Restaurant BC Wine List in the Georgia Straight’s Golden Plates Awards. The award validates Tap & Barrel’s commitment to a wine list dedicated exclusively to the wines of BC on tap – the only wine … Read more

100% LILLOOET AT FORT BERENS ESTATE WINERY

A New Milestone: 100% Lillooet at Fort Berens Estate Winery This week, Fort Berens Estate Winery in Lillooet is releasing their 2015 spring line-up which includes their 2014 Pinot Gris, 2014 Riesling, 2014 Pinot Noir Rosé, 2014 23 Camels White and 2013 White Gold. Rolf de Bruin, founder and one of the owners of Fort … Read more

Vancouver Foodster Pizza Challenge Award Winners 

The Vancouver Foodster 2nd Pizza Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Vancouver, Burnaby and North Vancouver.  Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from March 5-28, 2015. and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the challenge for their People’s Choice favourites. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners … Read more

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL OKANAGAN FEST-OF-ALE, APRIL 10&11, 2015  

The final countdown is on! We’re counting down the days until beer lovers unite at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre to celebrate the 20th Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale. The Okanagan’s long-standing and well-loved festival celebrating everything to do with beer is quickly approaching! It runs on Friday April 10th from 4-9pm and Saturday April 11th from 12-6pm and tickets are selling quickly. … Read more

Lighten up for spring with cool cottage-style pieces from MOE’S Home Collection

It’s time for an interior awakening! With spring just beginning, MOE’S Home Collection is taking a cue from the coast and focusing on cool, soft colours with a subtle hint of warmth. Inspired by the growing cottage-style trend taking hold in the spring and summer months, MOE’S is concentrating on beach hues, icy blues and airy accents … Read more

Blooming Blues: Mother’s Day gift ideas from PAPYRUS

A mother’s love for her child never withers – so why give her something that does? This Mother’s Day, bud a new tradition with PAPYRUS, whose unparalleled collection of private-label and third-party products offer an escape from the weathered ritual of gifting bouquets. With floral-patterned home décor, fashion accessories and cards, PAPYRUS has everything you may … Read more

Lougheed celebrates continuous play with launch of eco-friendly playground

Lougheed celebrates continuous play with launch of eco-friendly playground Shopping centre takes playtime to new heights with unique addition Families are flocking to Lougheed to get a first look at its new eco-friendly playground, now open at centre court. Recommended for children ages 5-12, the compact and contemporary structure is designed to look and feel just like the … Read more

EAT! Vancouver Food + Cooking Festival Announces BC Place Lineup, May 1 to 3

RAISE THE ROOF: EAT! VANCOUVER FOOD + COOKING FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING FOR THE ULTIMATE CONSUMER FOOD SHOWCASE AT BC PLACE MAY 1-3Tickets On Sale Now for Three-day Exposition and Tasting Show That Closes Out Canada’s Largest Celebration of Food and Drink The culinary world descends on Vancouver the weekend of May 1 to 3 as the 13th … Read more

Taste of Thursday – Chef Taryn Wa of Savoury Chef Foods

Ling Cod with Clams     Oven roasted line caught ling cod with kale, clams, dry cured chorizo, cherry tomatoes, potatoes and a marinated fennel salad Yield: 4 serving Ingredients Cod 1.5 lbs ling cod, cut into 6 oz portions 1 tbs vegetable oil salt to taste Chorizo and clams ¼ c extra virgin olive … Read more