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#Taste Twisted Strawberry Shortcake | Time Winery & Bistro

March 19, 2021 by MyVanCity

The best strawberries are the ones that are in season and right now the strawberries in stores are in season. So look for strawberries from Mexico for the tastiest ones.

#ThisWineThatDish | Roasted Vegetable Penne | Tantalus Riesling

October 8, 2021March 17, 2021 by Valerie van der Gracht

The challenge was finding a recipe that fit, and turned out I went to an old standby that works for either family or company.

#Taste Hawaiian Pizza | Qualicum Beach Café

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by MyVanCity

The newly opened Qualicum Beach Café is a partnership with Eli Brennan and Chef Alan of Water Street Café. The venue is a light and airy room with plenty of windows to take in the beach views.

#ThisWineThatDish | Wild Goose Gewürztraminer | Sheet Pan Yams + Yam Soup

August 10, 2021March 3, 2021 by Valerie van der Gracht

For this week I chose the Wild Goose Gewürzteraminer, a 2018 over a 2019 I had on hand.

San Miguel de Allende’s Burgeoning Wine Country

February 26, 2021 by MyVanCity

Visitors will experience Mexican rural living while tasting fine wines and food pairings. It’s a fantastic destination for friends’ getaways, corporate functions, and weddings and honeymoons.

#BCWineGoals | Eau Vivre Cinq Blanc | Sheet Pan Bake with Broccolini

February 22, 2021 by Valerie van der Gracht

Here is my interpretation of the recipe (you can find the original at NYTCooking.com). As usual I take great liberties with the recipe, this time mainly by adding a few ingredients and leaving a few off.