Ultimate Upcycle Challenge gives sustainable design a front-row seat at the Vancouver Home + Design Show 14 local tastemakers breathe new life into pre-loved pieces to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver, October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West Ultimate Upcycle Challenge: Take A Seat, a creative … Read more
Fibre Artist Sola Fiedler, simply known as Sola, presents the Flower Power Tapestry (15’ x 16’) at Circle Craft Christmas Market from Wednesday November 11 to Sunday, November 15, 2015. The Flower Power Tapestry is a result of Sola repurposing one of her older tapestries of the City of Atlanta, and turning it into a huge vase … Read more
Okanagan Spinach and Paneer Pakora RECIPE (makes approx. 10 balls) Description: a light appetizer that combines soft savoury Indian flavours from the paneer and a crunch from local spinach. A perfect party snack. Jas Dosanj, Poppadoms – Taste India! Ingredients: 100g grated paneer (Indian cheese) 1x large local white potato, boiled then grated 1tsp. … Read more
There is a new eatery on Vancouver’s west side. Aptly named the Perch, the restaurant sits atop the Alma Mater Society’s (AMS) Student Nest. For old time UBC alumni, this is the refurbished former Student Union Building (SUB), located next to the Aquatic Centre at 6133 University Boulevard. After getting off the elevator and … Read more
The Wines of the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards Food was certainly the focus for the day at the recent Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards held at the Sheraton Wall Centre, but there is no doubt that wine won the award for best supporting role. Some of BC’s best wineries poured their wines, which pair up so … Read more
Siena Hosts Winemaker’s Dinner Featuring Rhône’s Louis Bernard Siena Restaurant is pleased to announce that it will host a dinner featuring wines from France’s prestigious Louis Bernard winery on Wednesday, October 21 2015. The winemaker’s dinner will feature a four-course menu prepared by Executive Chef Jessica Howery. Louis Bernard’s Canada Sales Director, Guillaume … Read more
2011 Blind Tiger (Merlot, Cab Franc, Cab Sauvignon) Vindication Cellars Okanagan Falls, BC $29.00 Silver Medal Garnet red in colour with deep intensity. The nose is layered with aromas of plum, blackberry, cassis, dust, earth and chocolate. Well balanced with good mouthfeel and soft ripe tannins. The flavours follow the nose followed by a medium-long … Read more
Youth Take Centre Stage to Shed Light on Homelessness. The Access to Music Foundation will present an original piece of work developed by street-involved youth actors to convey the crucial message; No-One is Disposable. Beginning Saturday night, November 7th, The Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island will play host to Death in a Dumpster: The … Read more
BIG News for Canadians – Spence Diamonds is giving one lucky winner their dream proposal each month between October 1 and December 31! Spence Diamonds wants everyones proposals to be special, magical, and unforgettable – just like their love! And after they propose, people want to hear how it happened! We will make sure your proposal … Read more
Chef Jas Dosanj (Chef Mum) is the owner and chef at Poppadoms, a family-run Indian restaurant in Kelowna that believes in seasonal and local. A self-taught cook, Jas is known for wholesome, healthy Indian cooking, with house-roasted and ground spices. Chef Jas has been humbled to receive two invitations for the Gold Medal Plates, and … Read more