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 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
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
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 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
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 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
A Canadian Prairie boy with a penchant for pasta and spicy garlic, Chef Craig Scherer fuses a love of the great outdoors with a passion for culinary creation. With a culinary arts education from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and stints working with the Calgary Flames and the SAIT catering departments, Craig held … Read more
RIPE 2015 A bountiful harvest celebration brings chefs together with local farmers, winemakers, and craft beverage producers to raise funds for Vancouver Farmers Markets. Vancouver Farmers Markets, the non-profit organizer of nine weekly farmers markets in the city, is partnering with top farm-to-table chefs and a selection of local farms and producers to … Read more
“Canadian-made” is an increasingly rare qualifier these days, particularly in the interior design industry. Bayside Furniture, Vancouver’s long-standing furniture and home accessories boutique, is setting the bar for top local selection with an impressive list of coveted Canadian brands including G Romano, Ital Divani, Huppe and more. Thanks to Bayside’s commitment to local craftsmanship, Vancouverites can craft and style a … Read more