This Weekend’s Taste Washington Event Joins Forces with Red Cross to Assist in Mudslide Disaster Relief Event producers of Taste Washington will tap the generosity of some 4,000 event patrons who attend the largest single-region wine and food event in the nation this weekend. Visit Seattle and the Washington State Wine Commission, which partner … Read more
Sommelier Smack Down: The Rematch offered on March 30th due to popular demand. Sommeliers David Stansfield and Lisa Cook invite wine fans to step into the ring as they pit their favourite bottles against each other on Sunday, March 30th. Guests to the March 30th Sunday School class can expect flights of wine, served blind … Read more
You know I enjoy wine tastings even though I consider myself to be an entry level taster or a novice wine taster but it wasn’t until I started to discover other events beyond wine tasting that I came to love food and wine (or beverage) events. First it was experiencing Parksville Uncorked. I … Read more
Here are some interesting facts about Bellstar’s Beach Club Resort at Parksville on Vancouver Island that may be new to you. The Beach Club Resort is a responsible neighbour with an interest in their community. · Parksville Uncorked: Untapped Beer Tasting Event o All proceeds are donated to The Parksville AM Branch of Rotary International. … Read more
The April YVR Foodies Meetup will be at East is East in Kitsilano with Adam Hart, the founder of The Power of Food, creator of Ra Energy, and author of The Power of Food, as our keynote speaker. The featured blogger for April will be Whitney Hong from Macarons and Mischief. Also talented performerTimothy Hewitt who will be performing during the event! Make … Read more
There is no doubt that the number of events, including dinners, receptions, lunches, grazings and seminars are many during the Vancouver International Wine Festival. For me there is always one that stands above the crowd, not necessarily the fanciest or most expensive but the one that, in my opinion, best captures the essence of what … Read more
New season brings new dishes and drinks to Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel La Pentola, situated inside Yaletown’s OPUS Hotel, is lightening up for spring with a new range of dishes and drinks on the menu. New fresh flavours reflect the spring season and lighter libations will be appearing at the bar this month. “We’re … Read more
If you come into my kitchen, the first thing you’ll notice is a large clay pot. As a matter of fact, the 15-quart drum-like clay pot is sitting on the stove top, loaded with simmering creamy chicken congee and emitting warm and ravishing aroma right now. The congee, which takes about 2 hours to perfect, … Read more
#dinnnerpartyYVR invites Vancourites to share their dinner table in support of local charities #dinnerpartyYVR presented by Cressey features 30 Vancouverites who open their homes and cook a meal for old and new friends to support their favourite charity. This year, the event on April 5 supports 26 different local and Canadian causes that will benefit from … Read more
We all love to love our local wines. When we think of BC wines probably the first thing that jumps to your mind would be aromatic white wines like Pinot Gris or Gewurztraminer. A few of you may have gone the red route, and mentioned Syrah or Merlot. But what I would like to introduce … Read more