Calling all foodies: Free family fun in Vernon this weekend

Slow Food Thompson Okanagan invites you, your family and friends to explore the Market of Taste on Sunday, noon to 4 pm, May 24 at Davison Orchards Country Village in Vernon. Building on the success of this event that showcases the amazing local flavours of the region with food samples, cooking demonstrations and farm tours, … Read more

Taste of Thursday – Chef Taryn Wa of Savoury Chef Foods

 South East Asian-Inspired Spot Prawn Dumplings     Ingredients Dumpling Filling 1 lb live spot prawns ½ tsp ginger, minced ½ tsp garlic, minced 3 tbs coconut milk ½ piece Thai chilli 1 tsp palm sugar 3 tbs fish sauce ¼ tsp cornstarch ½ tsp cilantro stems, minced ½ tsp green onion, minced ¼ lime, zest and juice salt … Read more

What to Pair with Oysters in 2015?

Outlandish Shellfish Guild shucking oysters Oh shucks, the Osoyoos Oyster Festival is in the books for another year. While we’ll have to wait for the 5th edition of the festival, April 2016, for our next oysters-in-the-desert extravaganza, the judges have released this year’s pairing results so we know what to drink along with the oysters … Read more

The patio is open at Hart House Restaurant at Deer Lake

Summer Events and Outdoor Dining at Hart House Hart House is always a special destination, as guests can fully enjoy Greater Vancouver’s only lakeside dining.  As you plan the season ahead, make room on your calendar for a Hart House summer.   The patio is open.  Hart House’s patio overlooks Deer Lake, and is the … Read more

Nova Scotia’s The Trews to wrap up 2015 Canadian Concert Series

From acclaimed musicians to amphitheatre yoga this summer is packed with events at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is pleased to announce the Juno award-winning The Trews as this summer’s headlining band for their 2015 Canadian Concert Series, they bring a unique and powerful version of rock all the way from Eastern Canada for the grande finale … Read more

Get ready for Vancouver Craft Beer Week

Vancouver Craft Beer Week May 29 – June 7 www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com May 29th marks the beginning of Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Now entering its 6th year and with a craft beer market that’s showing no signs of slowing down, VCBW is bigger than ever. Throughout the week there will be events happening all over the city … Read more

GIVEAWAY – We are One: 3rd annual Woman2Warrior presented by Subway invites women to band together for Easter Seals 

WIN a Warrior Prep Pack valued at over $300, which includes the following: $50 gift card to Subway $50 gift card to Nesters One box of Clif Bars One 6-pack of Formula 4 Water One Luna Bars t-shirt One copy of IMPACT Magazine Free team registration for Woman2Warrior (4 participants) To enter leave a comment and … Read more

Stay in downtown Vancouver and swing the clubs at any time of year

St. Regis and One Under partner to offer Vancouver Urban Golf Experience Playing a round of golf at a new course is one of the most popular things to do while travelling, but for much of the year in Vancouver, courses are closed and swinging the clubs just isn’t an option. The St. Regis Hotel … Read more

EAT! VANCOUVER FOOD + COOKING FESTIVAL TOASTS UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH, SUCCESS OF 2015 EVENT 

 Canada’s Largest Celebration of Food and Drink Marks Biggest Year To Date, Donates $15,607 to Local Community Charity Partners, Announces 2016 Dates More than 30,000 food and drink aficionados were happy to bite off more than they could chew — and support a number of local charities in the process — at the 2015 EAT! Vancouver Food … Read more

#TasteofThursday recipe from Chef Rob Feenie – Cactus Club

GRILLED SCALLOPS with Corn, Bacon and Red Pepper Ragout   Serves 4   This dish makes an excellent starter for a meal or a nice lunch when served with a simple green salad. I use Qualicum Bay scallops and peaches-and-cream corn, both of which are local products, but you can substitute other varieties of either. … Read more