Valerie van der Gracht

I am a Boomer, mom, gram, wife, foodie, wine novice, and I love to travel. Experiencing life and dividing my time between Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Lately enjoying trips to all BC Wine Country regions. Editor and Publisher of MyVanCity.ca Connect at [email protected] Twitter @myvancity Instagram @myvancity.ca and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/myvancity/

2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – See Ya Later Ranch

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The host winery of the Chef Meets BC Grape Okanagan has a steadfast following and some nice wines. Here is just one of their best selling wines that makes our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions list this year.

2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Hendrick’s Gin

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With the arrival of Winter’s cold and crisp air, lavish holiday feasts and jubilant gatherings with friends and family become a usual occurrence. To help celebrate the usual winter cheer in an unusually merry way, Hendrick’s Gin delights with 11 delectable serves to ensure your holidays are stirred with wonder.

2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Hester Creek

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Dark, rich, red wines, and here we have suggested three of Hester Creek reds, compliment so many meals and pair so well with winter comfort food. Maybe you would enjoy a glass while reading a good book, or curled up in front of a roaring fire. One of my favourite times to enjoy a glass of wine is when I’m watching a holiday movie.

2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Pentâge Winery

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Boutique wineries are the best and they make some really great wines. We know you are going to want to grab a selection of these wines for the holidays. Great for gifts or for yourself.

2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – Township 7

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Here are a pair of wines worth putting on your list for wine lovers. Viognier is a sophisticated wine and makes a wonderful gift for the most fastidious hostess. You will be a big hit! For the host with the most I would go with the Merlot. You are going to have some happy people who are the recipients of Township 7 wines.

2019 #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions – T-fal ActiCook & Stir One-Pot Multicooker

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I was so excited when the T-fal Cook & Stir, plus the T-fal Sapphire fry pan, arrived. I unwrapped it right away! Receiving the T-fal Cook & Stir coincided with an upcoming dinner with old friends. So I decided to put the T-fal Cook & Stir through it’s paces.