Valerie van der Gracht 
I think one of the most interested chores of the evening was making pasta. I had never made pasta before but thankfully it’s quite forgiving. With just a hand cranked pasta maker it is also a bit of a workout. Two of the guests did all the pasta for us which included several double turns through the pasta maker until the dough was thin enough for slicing.
Right now you can save 10% until December 15 (including boxes sets, excluding Members exclusives) while quantities last with free shipping within BC for orders of 12 bottles. That’s a deal worth looking into.
For our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions we are recommending two different gifts; one the gift of Untangled Craft Cider and two; the gift of great dining with a Gift Certificate from Row Fourteen. Can’t decide – choose both!
One thing you can count on from Tinhorn Creek is consistently good wines. There is an undeniable history behind every bottle of wine produced. That is one of the reasons Tinhorn wines make our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions list.
Bauhaus is a Vancouver institution in it’s own right. Dare I say a “classy” restaurant serving a mix of both contemporary and traditional European dishes with a German flair. Let me explain for anyone who might say that German food is not really on their radar when it comes to fine dining. Fair enough but Bauhaus has managed, over a considerable length of time, to marry fine dining along with the German dishes you might be expecting.
What friend or family member won’t be excited to receive a bottle of Time wine? Good wines at affordable prices, a win, win for the holiday shopper.
Leading the kitchen in Notch8 Restaurant & Bar at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is no small undertaking. The restaurant’s doors stay open 365 days a year, serving four different meal periods daily to guests from around the globe. Dennis Peckham rose to the challenge becoming Notch8’s Executive Chef in May 2019.
#FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Just who are your list has been very naughty? This might just be the Holiday Gift for them!
This latest limited release Canadian Club Chronicle 42 is highly rated and has been awarded 96 points by Whisky Advocate. A gift to treasure and enjoy. Just a fabulous expression of holiday cheer that will be cherished by all who have the opportunity to try this very special entry in the Canadian Club Chronicle series.
There are some fun times ahead at Water St. Cafe for the holidays, including a special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Menu. Water St. Cafe will be hosting our 3rd annual New Year’s Eve gala! The culinary team at Water Street Cafe has come up with some fantastic menus to help you celebrate the holidays! ✨