‘Tortilla Soup’ Ingredients 4 litres chicken stock * 4 TBSP ancho purée * 1TBSP ancho powder 2 cups lightly sautéed onion Salt to taste 3/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice Valentina to taste (1/4 cup ish?) Method *For the stock we buy free range chicken bones, roast and simmer over night with … Read more
Festival of Trees, ‘The Cabin’ Pop-Up, Merry Meals, New Year’s Gala, and Holiday Après Make it a winter white festive season escape at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. A magical energy is in the air as guests savour special time with family and friends both on-and-off, the mountain. Whistler Cubs activities invite kids to play holiday-style, while the … Read more
Featuring hearty share plates, and Champagne celebrations, Crowbar celebrates the winter season with Champagne sabering and sparkling cocktails, along with evolving menus starring nourishing farm-to-table share plates. Let the festivities begin! All merrymaking should start with a bottle of bubbly, and guests of Crowbar who purchase a premium label will have the opportunity to … Read more
We are supporters of the British Columbia wine industry and so far have featured a number of our favourite wineries in Our #FavouriteThings Holiday Gift Suggestions This time we are featuring the family owned Quails’ Gate Winery and we are doing so not just because we like their wines but also because family owned and estate … Read more
‘Cashew on the Flip-side’ A Unique twist on the classic rum-and-eggnog, Wildebeest’s ‘Cashew on the Flip-side’ offers a cheeky mix offers a mix of rum, dessert wine, cashew milk, whole egg and house-made winter spice syrup. Shaken with egg to create a frothy consistency and finished with a grating of tonka bean, the … Read more
Delicious Table d’Hôte dinner followed by 80s Dance Party in the lounge Say goodbye to the year past and welcome the year to come with dinner and dancing at Dockside Restaurant in the Granville Island Hotel. The celebrations start in the dining room with a special Table d’Hôte menu accompanied by live jazz … Read more
Dried Apricot, Chestnut & Brioche Bread Stuffing Ingredients: 2 loaves brioche bread, diced into cubes 4 stalks celery, diced 1 small yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped ½ bunch fresh sage, chopped ¼ bunch fresh thyme, chopped 1 small handful of dried apricots, … Read more
‘L’Abattoir Slaughternog’ INGREDIENTS: 45 mL Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon 15 mL Sons of Vancouver Amaretto 15 mL Lemon Juice 15 mL Orange Juice 20 mL Honey Water (1 part honey to 1 part water) 15 mL Cream 2 dashes Bittered Sling Malagasy Chocolate Bitters 1 Whole Egg METHOD: Combine all ingredients … Read more
The littlest girl in your life, be it a daughter, sister, grandchild, niece or cousin you will be the #1 Santa with these adorable gift suggestions from Roots. Inspired by Canada 150 and our Canadian roots, our Toddler Heritage Canada Dress is made from our comfortable fleece and features contrast raglan sleeves. $48.00 Cdn … Read more
Holiday bustle is everywhere to be found right now and by the end of December, it might be time for a nice, restful snooze. That’s where the Vancouver Aquarium comes in. On Sat. December 30, the Aquarium is hosting a family sleepover to offer adults and kids alike a nice break from the holiday … Read more