Freezing Temperatures in the Okanagan Brings an Early Start to BC’s Icewine Harvest This year, 20 wineries expressed interest in producing Icewine for a potential harvest of 722 tons from approximately 169 acres, last year there was a total of 844 tons picked. The first 2015 Icewine grapes were brought in by Volcanic Hills … Read more
Chef Castro Boateng’s Cauliflower & Almond Soup recipe for #TasteofThursday 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 onions (roughly dice) 2 heads of cauliflower (roughly dice) 6 heads of confit garlic or 3 raw garlic Sprigs of thyme Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups white wine 5 cups almond milk 1 cup toasted chopped … Read more
BRINGS INTERNATIONAL FLAVOUR TO DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL Dine Out Vancouver Festival’s brand-new event is already generating international buzz: a series of five exclusive dinners starring award-winning chefs from Sydney, New York, Copenhagen, Los Angeles and Puerto Vallarta. During each one-night-only event, an international and local chef will join forces to produce a powerhouse feast … Read more
Backyard Vineyards Winemaker James Cambridge took us on a tour of Backyard Vineyards. He greeted us with a glass of Blanc de Noir – a refreshing Pinot Noir sparkling wine – very nice with delicate fruit on the nose and palate and good mousse. This winery, which opened as Glenugie, has been around since 2002 … Read more
HOLIDAY SPIRITS ABOUND AT VANCOUVER THEATRESPORTS™ The holiday season is a time of indulgence with all the cookies, mince tarts and candy canes not to mention egg nog and mulled wine. Paul Belsito, manager of the Neil Macrae Bar & Lounge at Vancouver TheatreSports’™ The Improv Centre, has been getting into the … Read more
Direct from the Award-Winning Creative Team Behind the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympics An epic Chinese Dance Theatre production of power, passion, and the Peking Opera told through dance China Arts and Entertainment Group (CAEG) presents the Canadian premiere of the exquisite visual feast Opera Warriors, January 5 & 6 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. … Read more
A wine pairing for Chef Alex Chen’s Porchetta #TasteofThursday recipe* I’d recommend pairing a Pinot Noir with Chef Alex Chen’s delicious Porchetta recipe. Pinot Noir is a versatile varietal, and a natural pairing for pork. It also happens to be one of my favourite varietals! Although I’m partial to Burgundy, some B.C. Pinot Noir is … Read more
6TH ANNUAL VANCOUVER CHRISTMAS MARKET OPEN November 21st – December 24 Traditional huts, handmade gifts and thousands of twinkling lights will once again fill Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza during the 6th annual Vancouver Christmas Market, which opens at 11:00 am this morning. Guests are invited to take a trip to Europe without leaving the … Read more
Sometimes it feels like you can’t make much of a difference. You may be working hard but you aren’t yet accomplishing your goal. I’ve had my own website now for almost two years. Just about every day I am up at 6 am to schedule my social media posts and for the rest of the … Read more
Travel – It’s been said it’s the journey not the destination but when you’re talking about the Taste of Tulalip it’s both. I always enjoy the trip when I travel to and from Tulalip Resort Casino. Washington State is scattered with small, interesting towns. I’ve written previously about some of the “stop worthy” places on our … Read more