#TasteofThursday Tall Truth Cocktail recipe courtesy of Tacofino

‘Tall Truth’ Cocktail     Get your greens this patio season with this thirst-quenching iced tea cocktail. Ideal for a warm summer’s day, the approachable drink delivers a complex flavour and a bright green hue – plus it’s packed with antioxidants.  The citrusy lemon and sweet agave syrup help to balance out the earthiness of … Read more

#Favourites – where to go, what to do this week and beyond…

  “Inspired by Adventure” – Tofino Resort and Marina   A POINT OF PRIDE: VANCOUVER BARS, RESTAURANTS KICK OFF INAUGURAL PRIDE CRAWL FUNDRAISER FOR DR. PETER AIDS FOUNDATION TODAY   Like-Minded Chefs Join Forces for a Collaborative Dinner at South Granville Restaurant   Dine beneath the stars in an urban oasis at Four Season Hotel … Read more

Beat the Heat with this #TasteofThursday Amore Amari “low proof” recipe

  Amore Amari     INGREDIENTS: 1 oz. Amaro Sibilla 0.5 oz. Cynar 0.5 oz. Sweet Vermouth 1 oz. Lemon Juice 1 oz. Honey Syrup 1 teabag of your favourite black tea 2 dashes Bittered Sling Plum and Root Beer Bitters Soda water METHOD: Combine all ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice and hard shake … Read more

Starbucks Canada is shaking up summer

There’s 60+ days of summer left and the Starbucks menu just got a summer makeover. Starting Tuesday, July 11th, Canadian customers can head to stores and get their hands on these new menu items:   • NEW Teavana® Shaken Iced Tea Infusions Starbucks is reimaging their iced tea menu. New Teavana® Shaken Iced Tea Infusions … Read more

#Favourites what’s happening this week and beyond

  Celebrate the grand opening on Wednesday, July 12 at Tofino Resort and Marina “Inspired by Adventure” – Tofino Resort and Marina   Go for a drive #GoFurther150 Ford Canada drive experience   You won’t want to miss this inaugural event July 15 and 16 FIRST ANNUAL ART & WINE IN THE VINES INVITES GUESTS … Read more

#TasteofThursday Summer Cocktail time “Berber Iced Tea”

  ‘Berber Iced Tea’ Cocktail     Wash down a plate of waffles with this easy-drinking libation inspired by the unique flavours of the Mediterranean. Featuring a trifecta of black, green and mint tea, this boozy take on a classic iced tea is a light and refreshing option for daytime drinkers. The toasted fennel seeds … Read more

#Favourite things to do this week in Vancouver, Whistler, Victoria and the Okanagan

  Celebrate the grand opening on Wednesday, July 12 at Tofino Resort and Marina “Inspired by Adventure” – Tofino Resort and Marina     You won’t want to miss this inaugural event July 15 and 16 FIRST ANNUAL ART & WINE IN THE VINES INVITES GUESTS TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF THE OKANAGAN VALLEY   … Read more

#TasteofThursday Truffled Ricotta & Hazelnut Toast

Truffled Ricotta & Hazelnut Toast   *Makes two toasts   TRUFFLED PU’ER TEA HONEY INGREDIENTS 1 cup Honey 1/2 oz Truffle paste or peelings 1/2 oz Dried tangerine/orange peel 2 tsp Roasted Iron Goddess of Mercy oolong tea leaves Add freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Add fine Himalayan Pink Salt to taste (substitute salt … Read more

Wize Monkey Brewing up a Storm in the Coffee and Tea industry

  Local Vancouver Company is Revolutionizing the Coffee Industry for the Better   The roots were laid down for Vancouver-based Wize Monkey back in 2013 while founders Max and Arnaud were undertaking a class project for their Master’s degree in Bordeaux, France. During an assignment for their global business class, they found a study that … Read more

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