Here is our list of #FridayFavourites 24 things to do, places to go this weekend, Valentine’s Day and the week ahead. In classical mythology, Cupid (Latin Cupido, meaning “desire”) is the god of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection. He is often portrayed as the son of the love goddess Venus and the war god Mars, … Read more
The theme for the night was Carménère Once again I was fortunate to be invited to fill in a spot with a tasting group that has been running for thirty-eight years. The theme for the night was Carménère. Carménère is a very interesting varietal. It all but disappeared in France after the Phylloxera outbreak in … Read more
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY: A CONTEMPORARY LOVE AFFAIR FROM ROCK N’ ROLL ROMANCE TO SUBLIME DINING Tulalip Resort Casino Offers Sweethearts Multi-Sensual Dining Options Combined with Mesmerizing Music Tulalip Resort Casino knows how to translate the feelings of love. From events like the Rock Ballad Ball featuring Guns N’ Roses and Aerosmith tribute bands; to seven award-winning … Read more
If you have never been to Taste of Tulalip you are missing out on one fantastic wine tasting experience. I am a #winelover of Washington State wines and at Taste of Tulalp you will have an opportunity to taste the very best that Washington has to offer. “Washington State’s coveted culinary festival of the year. A … Read more
When wine agents have new products to release they often host a trade tasting. Those in the hospitality industry, liquor stores, restaurants and bars as well as the media are invited to come and taste their wares. Just the other day I was invited to such an event hosted by the Mark Anthony Group, who … Read more
Ultimate Upcycle Challenge gives sustainable design a front-row seat at the Vancouver Home + Design Show 14 local tastemakers breathe new life into pre-loved pieces to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver, October 22-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West Ultimate Upcycle Challenge: Take A Seat, a creative … Read more
Eau Vivre is an unassuming little winery near Keremeos, in Cawston, tucked in off Hwy 3 on Lowe Drive. Opened in 2009, this small production winery has won more than it’s fair share of acclaim, including two Lieutenant Governor’s ‘Award of Excellence in BC Wine’. Small producers tend to strive for quality and Eau Vivre … Read more
CÔTE BONNEVILLE AND TOMMY THOMPSON’S MUST-HAVE TASTE OF TULALIP WINE BLEND Tulalip Resort Casino’s wine guy, Tommy Thompson, and Taste of Tulalip’s honorary winemaker, Kerry Shiels, have announced their epoch-making collaboration for the 7th anniversary Taste of Tulalip Wine Blend. Creating a unique blend of wine that showcases the remarkable grapes of DuBrul … Read more
Homegrown design, entertaining and home improvement to take over the Vancouver Convention Centre West, October 22-25, 2015 The Vancouver Home + Design Show is going local with its list of top five can’t-miss features showcasing the best the city has to offer in design, entertaining and home improvement. Happening October 22-25, 2015 at the … Read more
It’s no secret that I am a fan of the wines at Pacific Breeze. I have many in my cellar, especially their Reserve Chardonnay, Killer Cab, Big Red and Assaszin. It’s a treat to have a winery so close by. New Westminster isn’t far to go whether you live in Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam … Read more