BC Pinot Noir Celebration 2015 @Sam_WineTeacher

If you are a fan of BC wines, this wine fest is one of the highlights of the year. If you are a pinot noir freak, then this is THE best wine celebration of the year, hands down. The third annual BC Pinot Noir Celebration was held in August in Kaleden, BC. Kaleden is a small … Read more

Tickets now on Sale – Taste of Tulalip Wine + Food Celebration Announces Star-studded Line-Up for 7th Annual Festival

Tickets for the 7th annual Taste of Tulalip, held at the Tulalip Resort Casino, are now on sale. Executive Chef Perry Mascitti and Sommelier Tommy Thompson have spent the past year organizing a star-studded line-up of food, wine and traditional show-stopping entertainment for ticket holders. Run, don’t walk, when purchasing your passes because this highly … Read more

Wine Wednesday Wine Reviews @Sam_WineTeacher

  2012 St. Nick (Rosé) Hidden Chapel Oliver, BC $19.90 A blend of cabernet sauvignon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Riesling. This wine does not resemble a rosé; it looks more like a light red wine. Ruby red in colour with medium intensity. Cranberry and red currant, with a hint of cherry and spice on … Read more

BACONFEST AT URBAN DIGS FARM SEPTEMBER 26TH: 6PM – 10:30PM

Head to Urban Digs Farm for their 6th annual celebration of everyone’s favourite food group…… BACON! So much baconey goodness! Only $5 general admission (free for members) gets you in and covers your entertainment. Still Spirits will be performing their punk/bluegrass magic so bring your best dancing shoes. Bacon inspired dishes and drinks for $5 a plate/glass … Read more

Farmers’ Markets – visit one in your neighbourhood this weekend

Before the season comes to an end be sure to visit a local farmers market in your area.   I’ve always meant to support local farmers’ markets. I understand the benefits of supporting them. It puts money directly into the pockets of the people involved, and you get produce that was likely picked that morning or … Read more

Take a bow Slurpee lovers…

7-Eleven Canada has today confirmed that, through this year’s Slurpee Name Your Price Day, its generous customers have raised a huge $109,900 by being given the chance to pay what they wanted for a large Slurpee. 7-Eleven is giving 100% of the donations raised to Food Banks Canada, supporting local food banks.   The $109,900 will have … Read more

It’s a Big Thing! The Small Guys Wine Festival

Praised in the same breath as Vino al Vino in Tuscany, Italy; Feast Portland in Oregon, USA; Rootstock Sydney in Australia; and Wine on the River in South Africa, Garagiste North was recognized by the London Financial Times in a print article Five of the best Wine Festivals by Andrew Joyce (and online by Melanie Abrams) … Read more

Richmond Set to Host BC Culture Days Provincial Launch Event

  The Government of British Columbia has officially proclaimed September 25, 26, and 27, 2015 as BC Culture Days. Now in its sixth year, with more than 500 activities registered to date, BC Culture Days will kick off in the City of Richmond with a free public celebration on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 4 p.m. to … Read more

The city’s top experts take the Vancouver Magazine Cooking Stage, October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West

Meet the Masters Series: Local culinarians get cooking at the Vancouver Home + Design Show   Home cooks, ready those recipe cards! The Vancouver Home + Design Show (happening October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West) is gathering the city’s foodie elite including chefs, sommeliers, health food experts for the Masters Series on the Vancouver Magazine … Read more

LONDON TOWN: EXPERIENCE THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB

Torafuku’s Max Borrowman captures top spot in the Global Beefeater MIXLDN Bartender Competition Regional Final   “I truly had fun creating this cocktail for the Beefeater MIXLDN competition and so honoured to be selected for the final round in Toronto,” explains Borrowman. “Since the theme was the evolution of London and its cocktail culture, there … Read more