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
Vancouver’s Sustenance Festival Brings Communities Together October 13-25, 2015 Art, Culture, Food and Sustainability – As We Are, Together From October 13 until October 25, 2015 Vancouver’s Sustenance Festival focuses on making connections in your communities through a series of events focused on food preservation, gardening, and the right to food. This festival is … Read more
Pairing Le Vieux Pin Elegant Wines with Savoury German Cuisine Vancouver’s Bauhaus Restaurant is teaming up with the Okanagan’s Le Vieux Pin for a New World twist on two seminal European culinary cultures. On Tuesday, October 27 2015, Bauhaus will host a five-course dinner. Guests will enjoy premium bottles from Le Vieux Pin, … Read more
Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar is the ideal venue for events of all sizes, featuring inspired seafood-focused cuisine from Chef Alex Chen paired with a wide selection of wine and craft cocktails. Our gorgeous private dining area is available for celebrations and gatherings for 40 guests seated, or 80 … Read more
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
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
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
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