ASIAN SLOPPY JOES with Cabbage-Cilantro Slaw Serves 6-8 When I think of sloppy joes, those ground beef sandwiches I remember eating as a kid, it reminds me of my mom preparing Hamburger Helper (yes, that’s right, I’ve had it a few times). The key to her version was a soft bun and a drippy grey … Read more
To Melt Any Chocolate & Pizza Lover’s Heart this Valentine’s Day Rocky Mountain Flatbread and Koko Monk Chocolates are delighted to present a Valentine’s Day Menu that will melt any chocolate and pizza lover’s heart. Rocky Mountain Flatbread’s chefs have created a delicious three course menu for Valentine’s Day that offers over 75 combinations to … Read more
A while ago, I was invited to join a media group for a preview of the Donnelly Group’s Dine Out menu. This was planned as a ‘progressive dinner’ with each course at a different venue. What it turned into was more of a magical mystery tour with more than a couple of surprises. We began … Read more
PROVENCE SPEAKS THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE The French know a thing or two about romance and the art of seduction. They also know a lot about good food and how it plays a major role in successful wooing. Enter chefs Jean-Francis and Alessandra Quaglia of Provence Restaurants – a happy couple who knows all … Read more
Fifth Year for Popular Wine & Chocolate Event Sip with Your Sweetheart (along the Westside Wine Trail) The highly anticipated Sip with Your Sweetheart event is back for its fifth year on Sunday, February 7th. From noon to 4 pm sipping sweethearts will be able to enjoy an afternoon of chocolate indulgence and have their … Read more
The Champagne Tour 2016! Yesterday was an opportunity to taste exceptional wines selected by APVSA. Champagne was the featured wine but there were many more varietals to taste and savour. France Champagne Loire Valley Provence South West Languedoc-Roussillon Rhône Valley Bordeaux Auvergne Spain Tierra De Castilla Priorat, Cava, Conca de Barberà Italy Piedmont Trentino … Read more
Haywire offers limited-release wines for Year of the Monkey Okanagan Crush Pad’s Haywire Winery returns for the third annual release of Lunar New Year Red and White wines, this time in celebration of the Year of the Monkey. The 2016 Lunar New Year Red ($19.90) and 2016 Lunar New Year White ($18.90) are available in … Read more
Wines of France: Journey through the Loire Valley, France Join Vancouver wine journalist and educator Gloria Chang on this feature story wine tasting of France through the bucolic vineyards of the Loire Valley. What is a feature story wine tasting? Think of it as an interactive magazine story about a wine region with stunning … Read more
“Hey, you’ve been good for three whole weeks now – why not reward yourself with a fun evening with wine, cheese, and a bunch of other like-minded BC wine lovers? For food, we’ll be providing a selection of platters of cheeses, meats, crackers and breads from our friends at Les Amis du Fromage.” When … Read more
Tickets to the 21st Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale, one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest and longest running Consumer Craft Beer and Cider Tasting Events are now on sale. This 2-day event features great entertainment, fabulous food, and an opportunity for 5000+ beer and cider enthusiasts to sample a diverse and delicious selection of craft … Read more