Chef Jack Chen @RoyalDinette Grain Wheat Berry salad recipe for #TasteofThursday

GRAIN Wheat Berries, Dried Blueberries, Goat Feta, Mustard Greens, Sunflower Seeds   Yields 2-3 servings RECIPE Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wheat berries* ½ cup fresh blueberries ½ cup dried blueberries* 1 cup goat feta ¼ cup chopped tarragon Salt and pepper Lemon vinaigrette* ½ cup sunflower seed tahini* Mustard Greens 3 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted … Read more

Our approach to learning is experiential!

ICCBC introduces the “Scuola del Vino” – The first Italian Wine School in Vancouver   We emphasize tasting a diverse range of wines, guided by wine professional Tyler Dawson, who provides his unique on-the-ground perspectives within historical, cultural and cuisine contexts. Our approach to learning is experiential!   All classes will be held at Sciué Italian … Read more

TASTE OF TULALIP ROCK N’ ROLL CHALLENGE

7th ANNUAL TASTE OF TULALIP ROCK N’ ROLL COOKING & SOMMELIER CHALLENGE   Hold on, this will be a fast paced culinary roller coaster with slammin’ Rock and Roll music    On Saturday, November 14th, get up close and personal at the 7th annual Taste of Tulalip Rock and Roll Challenge, where three chef/sommelier teams … Read more

Turkey Time Wine @Sam_WineTeacher

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and for many that means roasting a turkey and gathering with family and friends. As far as wine is concerned, turkey is a very versatile dish. You have so many wines to choose from. What wine to serve depends a little on what other side dishes will be served. … Read more

Eau Vivre, Drink Life!

Eau Vivre is an unassuming little winery near Keremeos, in Cawston, tucked in off Hwy 3 on Lowe Drive. Opened in 2009, this small production winery has won more than it’s fair share of acclaim, including two Lieutenant Governor’s ‘Award of Excellence in BC Wine’. Small producers tend to strive for quality and Eau Vivre … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews @Sam_WineTeacher

  2013 Rosé (Pinot Meunier) 8th Generation Summerland, BC $17.00 A rather unique rosé from Bernd and Stefanie Schales of 8th Generation. It is cherry red with medium intensity. Ripe red apples, Strawberries, cherries, pink grapefruit and watermelon aromas on the nose. Well balanced. The flavours echo the nose with a medium-long finish. Think you … Read more

Meet the Chefs of Vancouver Home + Design Show + GIVEAWAY

One of the Chefs appearing at the Vancouver Home + Design Show Calgary-born Chef Geoff Rogers first entered the restaurant industry as an expediter and quickly crossed into the kitchen, where his work ethic helped him rise rapidly through the ranks. This hands-on, trial-by-fire education was invaluable experience that would carry him to notable Calgary … Read more

Wine for the Holidays course – Capilano University

Wine for the Holidays Full disclosure – this is shameless self-promotion. Wine for the Holidays is a two-session course I will be offering in November at Capilano University in North Vancouver. I hope to see you there. The course description reads: Be ready for the festive season. It’s a time for family, friends and celebrations. … Read more

Welcome Chef Jack Chen of @RoyalDinette to #TasteofThursday

 In just two days we will be publishing the first recipe from Chef Jack Chen for #TasteofThursday   Jack Chen, Head Chef, Royal Dinette Jack Chen was born in Taiwan and moved to Vancouver with his family at a very young age aptly observing his mother, a talented home cook, in the kitchen. Throughout high … Read more

Bard on the Beach Announces 2016 Playbill & celebrates 2015 Season Highlights

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival has announced a 2016 season that will showcase the genius and popular appeal of the great English playwright, in a year of world-wide celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The 27th Bard season, sponsored by Goldcorp and running from June 3 to September 24, 2016, will bring two proven audience favourites to … Read more