MyVanCity and #TasteofThursday are pleased to introduce two new top Chefs. We are looking forward to their recipes. Jean-Francis Quaglia Chef/Owner A native of Marseille, France, Jean-Francis comes naturally to the culinary world as his mother is acclaimed Chef Suzanne Quaglia of Marseille’s famed Le Patalain and one of the very first female … Read more
The Year of the Ram celebration is fast approaching, so we share a few ideas that would make appropriate gifting and entertaining items: two very special wine labels, and two seasonal confections! Wine For Your Table The second release of Summerland’s Haywire Lunar New Year Red and White wines is here! After selling out … Read more
Lucini Italia explores the value of quality olive oil to enhance your meal at the Lucini Harvest Dinner at La Pentola Last night I attended the Lucini Harvest Dinner at La Pentola in the Opus Hotel presented by Lucini Italia. Foodies, media, importers and retailers enjoyed learning the benefits of quality olive oil right on your dinner … Read more
My first taste of Paul Mas wines came last Thanksgiving when Marquis Wines picked their Syrah as one of Marquis’ Wines of the Week. I tasted it and was blown away by the quality and the price and quickly sent out a Twitter blast telling my followers this was the perfect match for their turkey. … Read more
Hailing from one of Canada’s most acclaimed culinary families The Summerhill Team (Stephen Cipes, founder/proprietor, Ezra Cipes, CEO, Tarrah MacPherson, VP operations, Eric von Krosigk, co-founder/winemaker) are thrilled to welcome Jonas Stadtländer as executive winery chef and begin a new era at their celebrated Sunset Organic Bistro. “I am very happy and proud to be a part of … Read more
This week, chef Taryn Wa, of Savoury Chef Foods has contributed a tasty dish for Taste of Thursday. Her roasted carrot salad is interesting when it comes to wine pairing as it contains many ingredients to consider. Usually most wine pairings, rightly or wrongly, focus on the protein in the meal – the ‘main’ whether … Read more
Roasted Carrot Salad Cumin roasted baby carrots with orange segments, frisée, cilantro, yogurt & toasted pistachio nuts Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 2 bunches baby carrots 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp kosher salt 1 pinch ground black pepper ½ a lemon 2 tbs cilantro leaves 1 head frisée … Read more
Liberty Merchant Company hosts the 21st annual Taste BC: a fundraiser for the Oak Tree Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital. The Foundation provides specialized HIV care for infected women, pregnant women, partners, children and youth, and support services for affected families. Thanks to the generosity of participants and vendors, the event has raised a collective … Read more
There are times during a grey Vancouver winter when you need to channel summer. Usually that means a flight to Mexico, Hawaii or Palm Springs. The cheaper alternative is buying a wine that brings back memories of the patio and a steak on the BBQ. How fortunate I was to recently join friends in Kits for a … Read more
The January list continues with wines under $20. 2012 Untamed Red (Petit Verdot/Zinfandel/Syrah/Petite Sirah) Toasted Head California $14.99 Bronze Medal Tasted 2014 11 Garnet red with medium-deep intensity. Red and black fruit, toast and vanilla aromas on the nose. Good balance with a slightly sweet entry. Jammy fruit flavours on the palate with a … Read more