With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, it’s time to treat yourself and your loved ones to Faubourg Paris‘ divine collection of festive delicacies. From sweet hostess treats to scrumptious stocking stuffers, there’s every reason to indulge this holiday season. A classic French Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a traditional Bûche de Noël … Read more
Do candy canes, air fresheners and cheap novelty toys have your stocking feeling more snubbed than loved? Bring excitement (and a touch of whimsy) back to the storied stocking this Christmas with PAPYRUS’ unparalleled collection of proprietary and carefully curated brands, including art, fashion accessories, stationery and home décor. From fun, coloured crafts for the … Read more
Dress for Success Vancouver is a community empowering women into the workforce by providing them with professional attire, career services and skills development programs. Please consider supporting one woman through our programs by giving on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014. www.dfsvancouver.org GivingTuesday is a new Canadian movement to give back, to support causes you believe in … Read more
Local Vancouver charity will provide 600 Christmas hampers to single moms this December and complete funding for Downtown Eastside subsidized housing The holiday season is a time to celebrate with loved ones and to also give back to those less fortunate, especially people in need right here in our local community. This Christmas, … Read more
Mussels and White Asparagus – Chef Paul Moran Yum! This dish sounds absolutely delicious, doesn’t it? Thanks to Chef Paul Moran, for coming up with this recipe that highlights fresh, local BC ingredients. I’m thinking this needs something relatively light, crisp and refreshing. Sauvignon Blanc is always a good choice for seafood or with vegetables … Read more
If you are a fan of our Tasting Plates events you are going to want to hear about the 6 events that Vancouver Foodster is presenting during the upcoming Dine Out Festival that kicks off next month. The Dine Out Festival always offers diners a chance to try restaurants they may not have tried before … Read more
Mussels and White Asparagus Roasted white Asparagus, mussel aioli, croutons and wild herbs Suitable for 4 people 500g Quadra island honey mussels 500g white asparagus Approx 100g day old piece of bread 100ml grape seed oil 15g Dijon mustard Assorted foraged or cultivated herbs and salads 10g salt 5g black pepper Mussel Aioli, … Read more
Vancouverites Get ‘Snow Globed’ for a Good Cause Photos taken inside giant snow globe to help British Columbians living with mental illness WHAT: The Kettle Society, Harbour Centre, and the Vancouver Lookout are inviting Vancouverites to celebrate the season with a twist this year. Instead of photos with Santa, they are offering people a chance … Read more
Recently I attended Taste of Tulalip for the first time. Wow, it was everything I had heard and more. We just had the most fun. Although I don’t think “wow” quite covers it. The event hosts, Norma and Allan, did just a fabulous job coordinating everything and the hotel staff were so efficient we felt … Read more
Matt Dumayne, winemaker at the Okanagan Crush Pad, was in town recently for a winemaker’s dinner at Swirl Wine Store in White Rock. Matt has spent sixteen years as a winemaker and has twenty-eight vintages under his belt including several in his former home in the Central Otago region of New Zealand. Swirl owner Jeff … Read more