Vancouver Foodster presents Tasting Plates East Village on March 11

Local foodies and tourists alike are invited to tantalize their taste buds at our next Tasting Plates event.  This evening tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10 pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster.   Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many different types … Read more

TasteofThursday Chef Todd Bright Jian Dui recipe for Chinese New Year

Sesame Balls (Jian Dui) Chef Todd Bright ingredients: 1/2 cup white sesame seeds, or as needed Small bowl of water (about ½ cup) at room temperature 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 – 1 1/3 cups boiling water 3 cups (about 400 grams) glutinous rice flour 1 cup (about 200 grams) red bean paste (may not … Read more

Marketplace Events launches search for Western Canada’s Next Home Stylist

Winner will take centre stage at this fall’s home and design shows in Calgary, Vancouver and Edmonton Calling all bloggers, designers and entertaining enthusiasts: this could be your big break! Marketplace Events, producer of the Vancouver Home + Design Show, is pleased to announce its search for Western Canada’s Next Home Stylist, in partnership with Urban Barn and Western Living magazine. … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews

2011 Chardonnay (McLean Creek Vineyard) Meyer Family Okanagan Falls, BC $26.09 Silver Medal Lemon yellow in colour with medium intensity. Toast, butter, apple and citrus on the nose. Well balanced with good mouthfeel. Varietal character on the palate and a medium-long finish.     2010 Chianti Rufina (Sangiovese) Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Italy $24.99 Bronze Medal … Read more

The Green Mama: An Interview at The Wellness Show Vancouver

This past weekend marked the 23rd anniversary of The Wellness Show Vancouver, a high-energy event that emphasizes healthy living and kindness to oneself, each other, and the environment. Pre-convention, I was given the fabulous opportunity to discuss ways to keep our kids healthy with The Green Mama, Manda Aufochs Gillespie, who presented a workshop on the Saturday … Read more

We Are One: 3rd Annual Woman2Warrior Presented by Subway Invites Women to Band Together for Easter Seals

  We are One: 3rd annual Woman2Warrior presented by Subway invites women to band together for Easter Seals  Registration now open for Vancouver’s only women’s charity obstacle adventure race The British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities is uniting women from across the province as they register for the 3rd annual Woman2Warrior presented by Subway, happening Sunday, May 24. The women’s-only … Read more

Sweet Wishes for a Lucky Year from L’Epicerie Gourmande

L’Epicerie Gourmande Granville Island Public Market 1689 Johnston Street Vancouver, BC  Canada V6H 3R9 Hours Open 7 days a week: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Contact Phone: 604-653-7317 T: @LepicerieGourm Email / Website / Facebook GIVE THE GIFT OF A LUCKY YEAR With Valentine’s just passed, L’Epicerie Gourmande’s owner Chef David Izquierdo has turned his creativity to celebrating the next major holiday … Read more

Commercial Drive #BrunchCrawlYVR

Commercial Drive Brunch Crawl When’s the last time you spent a day strolling along Commercial Drive? From Venables, south to 12th Avenue, there are a plethora of funky shops and eateries. You could spend a month eating your way around the world with restaurants featuring cuisine from Mexico, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Jamaica and Italy to … Read more

La Pentola Famiglia Supper Series, February 22

Take a Trip to the Butcher with La Pentola’s Famiglia Supper Series Who: Inspired by eighth-generation butcher Dario Cecchini, whose shop in Panzano draws crowds from all over the world, Northern Italian restaurant La Pentola has collaborated with Windsor Meats to create sumptuous dishes reflective of a visit to the neighborhood butcher.What: Hosted by Chef Lucais Syme, La Pentola invites you to experience the first Famiglia Supper … Read more