It’s that time of year again! AIDS Vancouver’s signature fund-raising event, Celebrity Dim Sum, will be held at the Four Seasons Vancouver September 25 from 10 am – 1 pm. Now in its ninth year, Celebrity Dim Sum attracts high-level donors as well as a variety of international and Vancouver celebrities in support of … Read more
Two things that we can be very proud of in British Columbia are our wines and food. An annual event that brings those two together is ChefmeetsBCGrape. The event was held last Thursday at the Convention Centre East. The evening featured more than 90 BC wineries pouring over 350 award-winning Wines of British Columbia, with … Read more
Honey-Brined Sage-Roasted Turkey and Gravy We use a tenderizing brine of honey, lemon, herbs, garlic, salt and spices for maximum moisture retention and flavour. Ingredients: 1 15-lb Organic Tom Turkey 4 cups kosher salt, plus more to taste 1 cup honey ¼ cup whole black peppercorn 5 lemons halved 2 bay leaves 2 heads … Read more
Sonora Resort, one of Canada’s top wilderness luxury destinations, has a new executive chef leading its talented kitchen team. Vancouver Island native Lukas Gurtner served as sous chef at the award-winning Relais & Châteaux property for the past five years and has a passion for harvesting the local bounty of the Pacific Northwest … Read more
Now that class is back in session, making school lunches is again part of the daily routine. Oyama can provide plenty of inspiration, including Ham Mortadella, Turkey Lyoner, Roast Turkey, Roast Beef, and many different hams and cold cuts for sandwiches. Our pepperonis and other snacking sausages are great sources of protein for the … Read more
As I try to capture into words the experience of driving a dream car with August Exotic Car Tours & Rentals, I can’t wipe the grin off my face. Even as my fingertips tap my computer keyboard, they share the tactile memory of the fine feel of the steering wheels of those sexy … Read more
Savvy Series 11: Bubbles! Cava, Crémant, and Champagne – what else is there? Learn about sparkling wines from all over the globe. Sommelier Pam Cohen guides you through a sit-down tasting of six hand-picked bubble varieties right here at Marquis Wine Cellars. Find out how it’s made, what makes each unique, … Read more
Nota Bene is, arguably, one of the best known red wines produced in BC and one to get fans, of this flagship offering from Black Hills, drooling. Nota Bene appeared on the scene in 1999 and has had something of a cult following ever since. Some people may be surprised that a BC red wine … Read more
Number 13 proved lucky for the Naramata Tailgate Party as tickets sold out in record time and autumn weather cooperated to facilitate another spectacular edition. While the wind whipped up at the beginning, it settled into a gorgeous evening for the not-to-be-missed al fresco event. That’s more than a hint to check http://naramatabench.com/ regularly … Read more
The British Columbia Wine Institute (BCWI) is launching its new Explore BC VQA Wine campaign to encourage wine consumers to experience BC’s premium wine touring regions, support local Wines of British Columbia year-round, and enter for an opportunity to win one of three seasonal BC VQA Wine tour experiences. “We are very excited to be … Read more