How do three generations holiday and tour together? Why in the 7 passenger Honda Odyssey of course. We loved our week spent enjoying the comfort of the Honda Odyssey. It worked great when we all wanted to go touring together in the Okanagan and on Vancouver Island. Getting there was a breeze and we … Read more
Herd-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Parmesan Potato Pave Yields 4 servings INGREDIENTS: Four pieces of beef tenderloin (approximately 5 to 6 oz. each) Crust 2 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/4 bunch parsley 1/4 bunch basil 1/4 bunch rosemary Salt and Pepper 1 tsp. Dijon mustard Potato Pave 6 to 8 peeled russet potatoes, … Read more
Winter ‘Hangover’ Frittata Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 medium-sized winter squash (ex. kabocha, kuri, winter luxury) 150 grams of roasted potatoes (can be leftovers from Christmas dinner!) 227 grams sausage, casing removed 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped 4 oz capriny goat cheese ¼ cup olive oil 6 whole … Read more
Vancouver Christmas Market Not even the torrential November rains in Vancouver could “dampen” the spirits of the attendees at the preview opening of the Vancouver Christmas Market last week. All of the features that visitors have grown to love are present again this year in an extended space which features Canada’s first walk-in … Read more
Canadian Club 40 Year Old is the oldest aged expression released by the brand, and possibly the oldest in Canadian whisky history. Canadian Club the brand is probably the best known and loved Canadian whisky, recognized and treasured internationally for decades.
Vancouver’s only free outdoor Christmas event rings in the season with candy, crafts and all-ages festivities Santa and the elves are busily sprinkling magic dust over Yaletown, transforming the neighbourhood into an enchanted land filled with palate-popping treats, Yuletide music and cozy carriage rides. That’s right: CandyTown is here again, and with it comes a … Read more
Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store has released a freshly made and fully pasteurized Ready-To-Eat Cookie Dough featuring four unique flavours: Sugar, Sugar– An old fashioned sugar cookie loaded with confetti sprinkles. Cranberry Chocolate Chip– The dried cranberries make it acceptable to have this one for breakfast. Classic Chocolate Chip– A true classic that brings back childhood memories. Chocolate Peanut … Read more
We wanted to be sure you were covered for your Holiday entertaining this year so we’ve asked some of the best “mixologists”, sommeliers and bar managers to help us out. With Christmas so close we’ve also mixed up our days. Enjoy! Justin Taylor, Bar Manager Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar “VAN DUSEN SOUR” … Read more
WIN TWO PASSES by liking us on Facebook and leaving a comment on this post. FlyOver® Canada Celebrates the Holiday Season with a Magical Flight to the North Pole Join Santa Claus on a simulated flight across Canada and then on to the North Pole in this treasured holiday tradition at Canada Place Vancouver’s must-see attraction, FlyOver® Canada, … Read more
Finding the perfect gift for a business associate, family member, or close friend can be a chore. The Okanagan’s Le Vieux Pin and LaStella wineries offer a range of solutions for both holiday and corporate giving. The elegant gift packages can be customized for all clients. For those who value an experience, the winery … Read more