AUTUMN INDULGENCES: THOMAS HAAS

Give Thanks, Get Spooky and Give Back with Thanksgiving, Halloween and Exclusive Moustache-themed “Movember” Creations   Harvest the flavours of fall with a cornucopia of new handmade chocolate creations and pastry selections from Thomas Haas Chocolates & Pâtisserie that celebrate Thanksgiving and Halloween, as well as unique “Movember”-themed treats in support of men’s health.     … Read more

Meet the Designers Vancouver Home + Design Show + GIVEAWAY

Sarah Gallop is a Registered Interior Designer and principal of SGDI, a full service Interior Design firm specializing in residential interiors. A best-selling author and regular contributing writer for Black Press and Glacier Media, plus a featured columnist for Westcoast Homes + Design magazine, Sarah’s commitment to functional, timeless design has won numerous Georgie and … Read more

Fall into Autumn with BC VQA Wine Events in BC Liquor Stores this October

D’oro Jam 32 Events and Delicious Giveaways in BC Liquor Stores this October Fall flavours abound in BC Liquor Stores throughout the month of October with an extensive tasting program – 32 FREE events, hosted by the BC Wine Institute and its myriad BC VQA member wineries as part of their BC VQA – Or You could call it BC … Read more

Congratulations Jim Wyse, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, named EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ Pacific 2015

Jim Wyse, proprietor of the Okanagan’s Burrowing Owl Estate Winery, has been named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Pacific 2015 in the Hospitality and Tourism Category.  On September 24th he accepted the award at a regional award banquet held at Vancouver’s Trade and Convention Centre and emceed by Chris Gailus. The EY Entrepreneur Of The … Read more

Meet the Designers Vancouver Home + Design Show + GIVEAWAY

Susie Wall’s views on what’s trending in the worlds of fashion, beauty and design have earned her a spot on HELLO! Magazine’s Canada’s 50 Best Dressed List, international red carpet moments with some of Hollywood’s biggest names and regular guest expert segments on Citytv’s Breakfast Television Vancouver and Toronto, plus Canada’s #1 daytime talk show, Cityline. … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews @Sam_WineTeacher

2013 Syrah (Marcus Ansems) Daydreamer Penticton, BC $34.90 Gold Medal Marcus Ansem is Daydreamer’s high-end label. Marcus Ansem, the winemaker, has taken a leap of faith to put his own name on these wines, but to date it has been a prudent move. These are impressive wines. Garnet black in colour with deep intensity. The … Read more

Yoga Teacher Training in the Valley

Vancouver has a HUGE yoga collective, and the practice is only gaining more and more traction with those inspired to live a healthy lifestyle. Touted as a great way to connect with the mind, body, and soul, yoga seems to be everywhere. Which is why we think it’s a shame that Yoga Teacher Training is … Read more

Wine Recommendation for Braised Short Ribs #TasteofThursday recipe from Chef Castro

Fall has arrived.   With the arrival of the new season, and the leaves turning colour, it’s time for bringing out the sweaters and a time for new dishes in the kitchen. Chef Castro Boateng has presented a mouth-watering recipe for Braised Short Ribs Confit with garlic pommes puree and wild mushroom jus. We tend to … Read more

Meet the designers at the Vancouver Home + Design Show + GIVEAWAY

As a colour and design aficionado, lifestyle expert, and DIY doyenne, Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault has spent years crafting a unique philosophy for design that fuses ingenuity, whimsy, and quality workmanship – all on a “frugalista” budget. She believes that we shouldn’t take our spaces too seriously, and that great design is not about how much money … Read more

Vancouver Farmers Market presents RIPE 2015

Celebrate the Harvest with Vancouver Farmers Markets at RIPE 2015!     When: Sunday, October 18 – 4:00-8:00 PM Where: Exhibition Hall, Roundhouse Community Centre Our annual RIPE Dinner is a true celebration of the harvest – a showcase of local ingredients from our farms and producers paired with some of Vancouver’s top chefs and … Read more