The Vancouver Foodster Chili Challenge was a great success featuring unique creations at restaurants around Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, New Westminster and North Vancouver. Each restaurant featured their creation on their menu from January 8-31, 2015. and their customers voted for their favourites daily throughout the challenge. Our media judging panel determined the ultimate winners of the … Read more
alumni UBC is calling on members of the University of British Columbia (UBC) community who are making a positive change in the world to tell their stories as part of its “your evolution” program. The program is an innovative, online story-sharing platform that uses the strength of the UBC network to enable alumni, faculty, staff … Read more
The Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship competition is officially open for 2015 with applications now being accepted for the country’s largest search to find the future stars of the Canadian culinary scene. Established in 2013, the Foundation brings to life the scholarship’s vision of inspiring and encouraging young chefs from across Canada by giving them the opportunity to … Read more
Neighbourhood Food Networks Provide Opportunities to Move from Charity Food Model to Dignified Food Access Vancouver is home to over a dozen individual, but connected, Neighbourhood Food Networks that have a unique role to play in the food movement. Thursday January 22, these networks hosted two events back to back to meet with current … Read more
Seared Qualicum Bay Scallops Butternut squash risotto, Vanilla curry oil Serves: 8 portions Vanilla curry oil 1 tbsp Shallots’ (chopped) 125 ml vegetable oil 1 1/2 tbsp curry powder 1 vanilla bean 1 lemon (diced) 1/2 grapefruit (diced) Sauté shallots in 1 tbsp of oil over low heat, add curry powder and continue cooking … Read more
New Rave Productions presents The 23rd Annual Wellness Show, the largest trade show in Western Canada dedicated to helping you live a more balanced and holistic lifestyle. This year¹s Wellness Show takes place February 13th, 14th and 15th at the Vancouver Convention Centre East Building. Here are the top trends we’re currently seeing in health and wellness: Sprouting: Sprouting raw … Read more
2012 Chardonnay Cedar Creek Kelowna, BC $17.95 Silver Medal This chardonnay has a small amount of pinot gris added to it. Lemon yellow in colour with medium-light intensity. The nose shows aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple and a hint of banana. Good structure. Eleven months of sur lees aging give it a creamy mouthfeel. Well … Read more
A friend was in town for a visit and mentioned he wanted to check out the craft beer scene so we checked on line for craft beer Vancouver, made a list and headed off for East Vancouver. Parallel 49 at 1950 Triumph Street was our first stop. We went in, met Angie and selected four … Read more
BRIDES CAN GET AN ENTIRE WEDDING PLANNED AND PAID FOR THROUGH THE WIN YOUR WEDDING CONTEST! TO WIN TWO TICKETS TO THE SHOW: Sign-up for our newsletter and leave a comment telling us who you will take to the show! The Fraser Valley Wedding Festival is coming up on Monday March 2nd, 2015, at the … Read more
‘Ai’ ( 爱 ) Means ‘Love’ You’ll love Wild Rice’s special Valentine’s dinner for two available only on February 14th. Value -priced at $60 per couple, two Kir Royales can be added for only $10 more. This books up fast, so call for reservations now. WILD RICE MARKET BISTRO in the River Market 810 Quayside Drive New … Read more