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New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, you are having a party with family and friends, but what festive wine to buy? Champagne, Cremant, Prosecco, other? Fortunately there is a wide variety of sparkling wines from around the world that you can choose from. Below are a couple that won’t set you back too … Read more
Does your list include the most difficult to buy for during the holiday season? No worries we’ve got you covered, even if… “I’ll be happy with whatever I get” “I really don’t need anything” “Thanks, another tie” “These florescent socks sure stand out” “Well if I lose a few pounds it will fit perfectly” “That … Read more
Every turkey that’ll be carved and enjoyed on Christmas Day needs a good friend that goes with white or dark meat, dressing and cranberries. The Mt. Boucherie Family Reserve Gamay Noir is a perfect choice in my humble opinion. This gold medal winning red is a mouth watering, basketful of summer berries and currants. It’s … Read more
POP THE CORK FOR 2015 AT CIBO TRATTORIA AND UVA WINE & COCKTAIL BAR Gala Party With Live Band, Decadent Food Menus, Boutique Hotel Package Highlight New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Chic Vancouver Hotspot Cibo Trattoria and UVA Wine & Cocktail Bar are winding back the clock as the calendar flips to a new year this … Read more
Chef Rob Feenie, Executive Chef, Cactus Restaurants Ltd. The driving culinary force behind Cactus Restaurants Ltd., the award-winning collection of 26 casual fine dining restaurants in BC, Alberta and Saskatoon, Rob Feenie is also one of Canada’s most recognized and celebrated chefs. At Cactus Restaurants Ltd., Chef Feenie leads the culinary team, blending his … Read more
Wow! I’ve been living and loving the Island life for 10 years now. Yet, I’ve seen so little of our island. Sure I want to explore Vancouver Island, but I figured why wait? Why not get started in my own back yard; the Cowichan Valley? My first planned outing was to the Duncan Farmer’s Market. … Read more
Ring in the New Year at OPUS Hotel’s award-winning restaurant The holidays are in full swing at Yaletown’s La Pentola. Seasonal menus, spirited cocktails and a warm inviting atmosphere make for a fun and festive holiday dining experience: ramping up to an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. La Pentola is open for lunch and dinner on Christmas … Read more
Escape Room puzzles and challenges arrive in downtown Vancouver SmartyPantz, Downtown Vancouver’s first Escape Room, is set to launch mid-January in the heart of Gastown. Occupying 3200 square feet across three Heritage buildings at 289 Abbott Street, SmartyPantz is raising the bar for the Escape Room experience with film-level room decor and start-to-finish interactive … Read more
Almond-Roasted Apple Brûlée Almond-Roasted Apples 2 large Granny Smith apples 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar 1/3 cup (40 g) sliced almonds, toasted 1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped rosemary Custard 6 large egg yolks 2 Tbsp (30 g) granulated sugar 2 Tbsp (30 mL) apple juice 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Calvados … Read more
Five Favourite Features: BC Home + Garden Show announces shortlist of can’t-miss experts, events and exhibits Top exhibition of all things landscaping and home improvement to hit BC Place Stadium, February 18-22, 2015 Enhance your home, inside and out! The 42nd annual BC Home + Garden Show will up the home improvement ante from February … Read more