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
Kick-off the Christmas season at Lonsdale Quay Market’s Christmas Market on Thursday, December 1st from 5pm to 7pm. A chance to discover some of the best emerging and established local artisans in Vancouver and find that special something for your loved ones. The Artisan Farmer’s Market is hosting their first pop-up winter market by … Read more
a hilarious and questionable retelling of the Nativity story Dec 2-31, 2016 Pacific Theatre presents Holy Mo! A Christmas Show! by Lucia Frangione. Three travelling performers share this reverently irreverent telling of the Nativity story with gusto and a questionable commitment to accuracy. Playing Dec 2-31 8pm Wednesdays-Saturdays with 2pm matinees all Saturdays … Read more
Magical Recipes are Coming Together to Form Remarkable Holiday Dishes It’s that holiday time of year, and the chefs at Tulalip Resort Casino have been busy checking their recipes twice to make sure they create magical dishes for all to enjoy. Every restaurant at the Resort is getting involved with this year’s festivities for … Read more
Get Festive with Tasty Stocking Stuffers, Signature Gift Sets and Snowman Cream Puffs Delight the chocolate lovers on your list with a culinary journey to the City of Light. BETA5 Chocolates‘ 2016 holiday collection, Christmas in Paris, pays tribute to one of the world’s most romantic, delicious and historic cities. The holiday collection is a celebration in itself, ideal … Read more
‘Christmas in Victoria’ package showcases BC’s most festive city this season It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s ‘Christmas in Victoria’ package offers a fun and festive way to enjoy the holiday season, from only $199 per night. “Christmas is one of the most cherished times of … Read more
‘Tis the Season for Holiday-themed Confections, Stocking Stuffers and New Bûche de Noël Collection Chocolatier Thomas Haas is warming up the winter and loading Santa’s sleigh with a collection of Christmas-themed confections, stocking stuffers and baked goods available exclusively at Thomas Haas Chocolates & Patisserie. For 2016, Haas features an assortment of new handcrafted creations including: … Read more
If you’re looking to escape the shopping mall crowds and find gifts made by local companies and artisans, check out the West Coast Christmas Show & Marketplace on November 18 to 20, 2016 at the TRADEX Trade and Exhibition Centre in Abbotsford, BC. Over two hundred vendors, including over 140 select artisans will offer … Read more
Irresistible Menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve It’s hard to imagine that it’s already time to start making plans for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve holidays, but these fall festivities are right around the corner. Look no further than Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel and Trellis Restaurant to spark traditional festive flair … Read more
Guest artists The Alumni Project join Good Noise in glorious gospel gems and charming new arrangements sure to bring cheer Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir (Good Noise) presents their cherished annual concert, this year titled Something To Treasure – A Good Noise Christmas, Dec. 9 & 10 at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver, and Dec. 11 … Read more