It’s one of our favorite times of the week; the Sunday roast. This past weekend we were fortunate enough to enjoy a delicious local free-range chicken with two superlative wines from the McWatters family of wines: the McWatters 2016 Chardonnay ($25) and the Evolve Cellars “Pink Effervescence” ($20). It’s a luxury in this busy life … Read more
chocolate holiday sausages “This weird and perhaps not-so-attractive and yet festive novelty is a delight and you’d be crazy not to make some quickly !” Of course, this isn’t my invention, this is an Italian and Portuguese holiday sweet, often called “chocolate salami” … I simply re-adapted my chocolate and biscuit blocks for the holiday … Read more
On an evening that was the beginning of three storms, people packed into the Vancouver Playhouse to gather for the 26th Public Salon to hear more stories from Vancouverites. First up was wine educator DJ Kearney, whose speech was show and tell. She brought a clear plastic container of interesting rocks, and told us … Read more
Frankenstein, 1945 By Mily Mumford October 24-30 Studio 1398 1398 Cartwright St. Granville Island, Vancouver BC V6H 3R8 Preview October 24th 8pm October 25-28th 8pm October 29th and 30th 2pm and 8pm Set in post World War II Berlin, Frankenstein, 1945 explores the world of Victor Frankenstein, a young doctor who has recently severed ties to … Read more
The thought of being thrust up on a stage is nerve wracking for almost everyone. Whether it’s been a school play or a presentation in the workplace; the vulnerable state of being in front of an audience has been the subject of worry, the occasional nightmare, and the premise for at least one episode … Read more
Edgy indie-pop singer, ROYAL has emerged as an exciting artist with her new single, “Wild.” After making the top 12 of The Peak’s Performance Project out of Vancouver, BC, ROYAL has transformed from a folksy indie singer, to a romantic and strong pop artist. A Vancouver release show is scheduled for October 2nd at Studio … Read more
Opened in 1993, Blue Grouse is one of Vancouver Island’s oldest estate vineyards. This family owned winery is located in the Cowichan Valley, just off the Trans Canada Highway in Duncan. Actually, the property has a long and interesting history that dates back to 1977 when John Harper, the father of island viticulture, … Read more
Our priority/goal/focus is to bring a flour tortilla to the market that tastes 100% authentic to Mexico and that is as natural and healthy as possible. You can read about our ingredients in the Nutrition Information page on the website (no preservatives, additives, vegan, etc). Our other goal is to sell our tortillas wholesale … Read more
A friend was in town for a visit and mentioned he wanted to check out the craft beer scene so we checked on line for craft beer Vancouver, made a list and headed off for East Vancouver. Parallel 49 at 1950 Triumph Street was our first stop. We went in, met Angie and selected four … Read more
The relationship between house and homeowner is akin to a steamy romance – think of the roof as the umbrella of trust that shields inhabitants from storm and strife, and the floor as the bedrock of desire on which true intimacy is built. Hector Cabrera, owner of Frontier Luxury Flooring and self-described “flooring matchmaker,” acts … Read more