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Joue Design adds surprise ‘Soleil’ and ‘Saison’ capsule collection to Spring/Summer 2015 offering

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Canadian design house expands small-batch home accessories range with one-of-a-kind 12 x 18 silk throw pillows Boutique design house Joue Design has released its first capsule collection of silk throw pillows, now available for purchase online at www.jouedesign.com. A perfect complement to the existing FW2014 and SS2015 collections, the line’s two pillows, ‘Soleil’ and ‘Saison,’ each feature a … Read more

Enjoy Mother’s Day at Earls Restaurant, or try their Sourdough French Toast recipe at home

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For Mother’s Day, Earls Kitchen + Bar features a delectable weekend brunch that offers irresistible fresh, made-from-scratch cuisine with great drink options – all in a lovely, warm, stylish environment your Mum, of any age, will enjoy. Offerings include fluffy Sourdough French Toast piled high with fresh berries and whipped chantilly cream or a Chorizo + Mushroom Hash with poached … Read more

Reward the graduates of 2015 with meaningful gifts from PAPYRUS

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Students are in full preparation for their big day, meaning graduation season is almost upon us. Celebrate the young ones you love with PAPYRUS’ unparalleled collection of inspirational gifts and memorabilia to help those graduates have the best year yet. From sentimental greeting cards to must-have travel mugs, PAPYRUS has the perfect gifts for family, friends, … Read more

#Taste of Thursday Coconut Flan recipe from Chef Paul Moran

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 This recipe was sent in by Chef Paul Moran, inspired while on a trip to Mexico. Coconut flan 3 servings Ingredients – 1 x 14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk – 1 Cup Moist Grated (Shaved) Coconut – 1 Cup Whole Milk – 1 Tablespoon Water – 5 fresh large Egg Yolks, beaten – 1 … Read more

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione a year from its launch: great success, greater ambition

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Chianti Classico Gran Selezione a year from its launch: great success, greater ambition   More than a year has passed since, in the impressive Salone dei Cinquecento at Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, 35 vintners presented, for the very first time in the world, their Gran Selezione wines, a new type of Chianti Classico at the … Read more

Evolve Cellars Opening on Bottleneck Drive

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The Intentional Evolution of BC Wine Evolve Cellars Opens Its Doors in Summerland May 16 On May 16, 2015, a new winery opens in Summerland: Evolve Cellars. Using fruit exclusively from premium vineyards in the south Okanagan Valley, Evolve Cellars is a must-visit for this summer’s Bottleneck Drive Tour. The fresh and fruit-forward wines are a perfect complement … Read more

Stephen Wong Cooks Up Perfect Pairings May 9th at BC Liquor Stores

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Enjoy the Serendipity! where German Wines meet Asian Cuisine German wines will share the spotlight with Asian foods in BC Liquor Stores throughout the month of May, 2015. 60 stores will feature lively displays of a select 12 German wines, including a sparkling Riesling and a Dornfelder Pinot Noir. Customers can pick up their complimentary … Read more

Vij’s Sommelier Creates A Wine For Charity

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 Vij’s Star Sommelier Mike Bernardo Launches Okanagan Crush Pad’s 5th Wine Campus Project Mike B Riesling Cabinett 2014 Vancouver’s 2014 Sommelier of the Year, Mike Bernardo Vij’s Companies director of operations and wine director released  Okanagan Crush Pad wineries 5th Wine Campus project Mike B Riesling Cabinett ($24.90) on April 29, 2015. The Wine Campus program allows local sommeliers to shepherd a … Read more

Quails’ Gate Showcases Okanagan’s Best at Harvest Table Dinner

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  Quails’ Gate Showcases Okanagan’s Best at Summer ‘Harvest Table’ Dinner   Quails’ Gate Winery is pleased to announce the launch of a Summer ‘Harvest Table’ Dinner that will take place on Saturday, July 25 2015.  Building on the success of its Dinner in the Vineyard series, the winery will host an al fresco long-table dinner that combines locally … Read more

TIFFANY & CO JEWELLERY AT THE 2015 MET GALA

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REESE WITHERSPOON, AMANDA SEYFRIED and MICHELLE YEOH WEAR ICONIC TIFFANY & CO. JEWLERY TO 2015 MET GALA Celebrities, fashion’s elite and NY society all gathered last night at the annual Met Gala.  This year’s theme, “China: Through the Looking Glass,” honored Chinese culture, and many attendees paid homage to this theme with their attire.  Not only were … Read more