Beaucoup Bakery & Café (2150 Fir Street) gives winter’s favourite nut a starring role this season with the release of four new holiday pastries: Lemon Chestnut Croissant, Roasted Mushroom Chestnut Tarte, Coffee Mont Blanc, and Chestnut Panettone Feuilletée. Available starting November 15, 2016, customers can pre-order these new treats or pick them up at … Read more
Grilled venison loin with blackberry agro dolce on polenta (Best paired with Tinhorn Creek Oldfield Series 2Bench Red) Serves 6 Agro dolce 1 pound fresh or frozen blackberries 1 shallot – diced 250 ml red wine vinegar 125 ml brown sugar 1 tsp salt Place all ingredients in a saucepan and reduce on medium heat … Read more
Nov. 28th fundraiser dedicated to research into esophageal cancer When his dad was diagnosed with cancer four years ago, Donnelly Group regional manager Jeff Billick decided that raising money for cancer research was one concrete way that he could express his support to him and contribute to the fight, and support him, he did. Jeff became … Read more
Traversing Canada’s North on an Epic Culinary Adventure Rugged, pristine wilderness; ancient peoples and places, local folklore and art; food replete with local ingredients and bold flavours that evoke this magical time and place – Edible Canada‘s culinary journey “Across the Top of Canada” will create memories that can never be replicated. If you’re looking … Read more
Join 50+ craft brewers and 5000+ craft brew enthusiasts at BC’s premiere craft beer and cider festival, the Okanagan Fest of Ale, April 7 & 8, 2017. A favourite for patrons and participants alike for over 20 years, this “ must attend event” is one of the largest and longest running beer festivals … Read more
Last week, the Wines of British Columbia partnered with The Drinks Business Hong Kong to bring 16 BC VQA Wines to Hong Kong in an advanced educational BC VQA Wine Masterclass for the first time, attracting over 40 industry professionals. On November 9, the BC Wine Institute successfully held a Wines of British … Read more
Canada’s biggest food and drink festival returns January 20 to February 5, 2017 Dine Out Vancouver Festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2017, and that means Vancouverites and visitors alike can look forward to a citywide celebration of feasting and fun with delightful surprises sprinkled throughout. Canada’s largest food and drink … Read more
Following three days of judging over 1,400 wines, 91 gold medals have been awarded in this year’s Air New Zealand Wine Awards. Chair of Judges and Master of Wine Michael Brajkovich said the most pleasing aspect of this year’s awards was the spread of gold medals across a number of varieties and regions. “Pinot Noir … Read more
If you’re looking to escape the shopping mall crowds and find gifts made by local companies and artisans, check out the West Coast Christmas Show & Marketplace on November 18 to 20, 2016 at the TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, BC. Over two hundred vendors, including over 140 select artisans will offer items … Read more
Tickets Go On Sale November 14 Tulalip Resort Casino is bringing Santa Claus to town on Sunday, December 11 from 9 a.m. until 12noon in the Resort’s Orca Ballroom. Children of all ages will have fun at the Resort’s 8th annual Breakfast with Santa, featuring a buffet for the adults and a special … Read more