Krause Berry Farms 6179 248th Street, – Langley Events Date/Time Date – Sun, Sep 14 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Location Krause Berry Farms Join firefighters at Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery to support of the Langley Firefighters’ Charities. •Berry waffles (served by your Township of Langley firefighters) •Bouncy castles •Pie eating contest … Read more
Lepp Farm Market 33955 Clayburn Road – Abbotsford Events Date/Time Date – Mon, Sep 15 7:00 pm Location Lepp Farm Market Categories • Workshops & Cooking Classes Have you ever wanted to make your own fresh sausages at home, but didn’t know where to start? This class, co-sponsored by BC Pork lead by Georgio and … Read more
Lepp Farm Market 33955 Clayburn Road – Abbotsford Events Date/Time Date – Wed, Sep 17 7:00 pm Location Lepp Farm Market Categories • Workshops & Cooking Classes The Okanagan Valley boasts award-winning wineries, restaurants and food purveyors. Tonight Chef Sue will recreate an exquisite meal inspired by Kelowna’s Mission Hill Winery Restaurant. Each course will … Read more
MyVanCity.ca ran a contest to win tickets to the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival courtesy of the Festival. One of our winners has submitted a review of her experience. With thanks to Colleen Tsoukalas for her “guest writer” review. I return to the Latin American Film Festival as often as possible for so many reasons: I … Read more
September 8 was the grand opening of Thai Cuisine by Montri. This latest incarnation for chef Montri Rattanaraj, is located two blocks east of MacDonald, at 2585 W Broadway in Kitsilano, ten blocks east of one of his former restaurants. The media were invited to see the new restaurant that afternoon. We were served … Read more
Five books that reflect Vancouver’s unique character, culture and history have been selected as finalists for the 2014 City of Vancouver Book Award. The 26th annual City of Vancouver Book Award will be presented at the Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony at the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre on October 7, 2014. The books … Read more
Autumn is right around the corner, which means shorter days, cooler temperatures and, for some of us, less time spent outdoors. However, that doesn’t have to mean less physical activity. The busy fall and winter months are the hardest time for many families to get motivated to maintain an active lifestyle. But regular exercise, combined … Read more
Quails’ Gate Winery is pleased to announce the release of a new series of wines made to honour its 25th anniversary. The wines, which include a Chardonnay, a Pinot Gris, a Pinot Noir and a Syrah, were made in very limited quantities and will be available for purchase starting Friday September 12th only at … Read more
It’s nearly fall and there’s the scent of an Argentine BBQ in the air at Good Wolf. Richard Goodine, owner of Good Wolf, and Stephanie Morton-Small, Export Director for Decero Wines, are hosting an ‘asado’ or Argentine BBQ brunch. This event will be a fun and casual opportunity to taste Decero’s new Remolino’s … Read more
At the end of July, I was lucky enough to attend the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. The 27th annual event was held over three days with many activities, including lectures, guided tastings, winery tours and a salmon barbecue. Lectures covered subjects in geology, history, chemistry, and geography. … Read more