This spring, Starbucks is transforming its pastry case in Canadian stores with the introduction of La BoulangeTM pastries. La Boulange is the iconic San Francisco pastry shop founded by renowned French chef, baker and cookbook author Pascal Rigo. Starbucks is excited to offer La BoulangeTM authentic, French-inspired pastries – wholesome, real food that not only … Read more
Chef Paul Moran, one of our #TasteofThursday top chefs, has won the Canadian competition and becomes an International Finalist going on to compete at the S. Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 competition in Milan, Italy. We couldn’t be more proud of Chef Paul Moran. Chef Paul is currently working at CMH-K2 Lodge, in Nakusp, B.C. Chef Paul … Read more
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