Finally made it to Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates as I’d missed the last few due various annoying occurrences. While the weather didn’t cooperate and I ended up with rather wet feet, I still managed to enjoy a night roaming the North Shore with some transportation assistance from Jay Minter and Billy Hur when it came to…
Month: July 2014
Celebrate BC Day with BC VQA Wines in Vancouver on August 2
What goes well with BC Day? Well BC Wine of course. This BC Day long weekend, the British Columbia Wine Institute is throwing a big party in honour of beautiful British Columbia and the wonderful wines that are grown and produced in the province. Consumers are invited join some of BC’s top winemakers at Vancouver’s…
Sip & Savour Salt Spring
Septembeer 19-21, 2014 Celebrate National Organic Week on Salt Spring Island! This amazing event is a must. We’ve been twice and hope to get back there again this year. The Festival will bring together growers, food providers and chefs from Salt Spring Island and partner them with local craft brewers and vintners representing the wine…
Beery Good BBQ Sauce
We do have some store bought rubs and sauces and there are indeed some that are excellent and need no improving upon. However when our consulting chef, Michael :o), makes his own sauce the flavours are always way better. Here’s the latest version and what he’s putting on ribs later this week. So good. 1 small…
Patio Gardening
Like most other Vancouverites housing prices dictate that we live in a rather small space meaning gardening for us is just a patio and our community garden. This year we got a bit of a late start to prettying up the patio, but there’s still time for you to add a few plants and pretty up…
Cycle the heart of the Fraser Valley
Support the Slow Food movement and our local Fraser Valley farmers during the Fraser Valley Slow Food Cycle Tours on August 2nd and 3rd. The leisurely self-guided Slow Food Cycle Tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms throughout the Fraser Valley; some that are open to the public for this day only! This…
Fete for the Foodbank at Milner Village Garden Centre
The Fraser Valley’s celebration of FOOD and FASHION to support families in the community takes place August 22, 2014. An all women event in support of the Langley Food Bank. The chef this year will be featuring her specialty recipes including: ~ Fresh Pina Coladas prepared with real coconut milk ~ Chicken skewers with a coconut/cilantro sauce ~ Wilted spinach…
Australian Exotic Food Night with The August Jack
Ever had crocodile, emu or kangaroo? Well know is your chance at the August Jack on July 29th at the August Jack. Oh and we’ve heard that they’ll be some decent craft beer! FIRST COURSE: Crocodile Skewers Mango Ginger Chutney Wilted Kale Yucca Chip SECOND COURSE: Emu Sliders Boiled Egg & Garlic Aioli Beetroot Frites THIRD…
Cabin Fever: Campfire Cooking Meets Fine Dining
Now this sounds delicious! Chef Jane (L’Abattoir) and Pastry Chef Brooke (Cocolico)are having fun with campfire inspired dishes at this campout. Think fired BBQ pork with smoked plum sauce and, of course, fancy smores for dessert! This will be a family style feast in the garden for the first seating and in the wine cellar…
Campagnolo Celebrates Peak-Season Bounty with an Incredible Feast
A Midsummer Night Dinner The few weeks of harvest between late July and early August are what dreams are made of for most Vancouver chefs. There is an incredible variety of fresh local produce available inspiring an endless amount of breathtakingly beautiful and delicious dishes. On Wednesday, August 6, Campagnolo Restaurant is partnering with Masi…
Air Canada’s enRoute Film Festival finalists to be announced in Vancouver
JOIN US for the FREE Public Screening and after party on July 29, 2014 at Vancity Theatre! Air Canada’s enRoute Film Festival today announced it will showcase emerging Canadian short film talent on Air Canada flights around the world from August 1 to December 31, 2014. All 16 selected shorts will be announced at a…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway Fjallraven Rucksuck $200
In honour of the upcoming July 30, 2014 Fjallraven Guide to Hiking seminar we are giving away a Fjallraven Rucksuck. To win check out a Rafflecopter giveaway They’ll be presenting the top 5 picks for day hikes in the area, along with some basic safety tips and gear considerations. The hikes will cover a variety of…
Fjallraven – Day Hikes for Beginners
Are you new to hiking in Vancouver? Wondering what the best day hikes are and which gear you need to bring for your outing? If so, Fjallraven – a Swedish outdoor clothing retailer which recently opened its first Canadian store in Vancouver – is hosting a community night titled Day Hikes Guide for Beginners. They’ll be presenting…
Brewery And The Beast
“A FESTIVAL OF MEAT” July 27, 2014 Chefs demonstrate their skill and passion for meat through a wide variety of delicious and inspired creations. Local and regional farms provide the highest quality proteins to be featured through various cooking methods. A stellar line up of chefs representing restaurants from Vancouver and Whistler will prepare unique…
Veg Fest Vancouver
Veg Fest Vancouver is a day-long outdoor festival, happening for it’s fourth year on July 26th, 2014 from 11am – 6pm. The festival features vegan food vendors, music, games & prizes, animal protection organizations, local businesses, and much more! Best of all, it’s entirely FREE to attend! Location The festival is located right in the…
Dinner at Lily Mae’s Gastown
At 12 Powell Street in Gastown lies a sweet little bistro cafe with a super cozy room and a very European feel to both the room and the food. They’ve recently revamped their menu so we stopped in for dinner to check it out and try a few bites. The restaurant is owned by Armand Tencha and Jeff Jefkins and…
Vancouver Farmers Market Berry Pie Contest and Berry Festival
At Wednesday July 16th Main Street Farmers Market I ate nine different pies as part of the judging for the Berry Festival Pie Baking Contest. Did I feel a bit sick after? Well yes, but I am a pro so even if the pie was awesome I only took a bite. Except for one –…
Tasting Plates North Vancouver
Tour North Vancouver on July 23nd from 6pm until 9:30 pm on a route planned Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up a Tasting Plate for guests. Mix and mingle with food loving friends, meet the chefs, and learn about each of the participating restaurants. Vegetarian options will be available at many of the participating restaurants. Visit…
Garden Party – Celebrate the Arbutus Corridor Gardens
On July 26, 2014 I strongly encourage you to head to the community gardens along 6th Avenue between Maple and Fir Street railway tracks for what could be the final celebration of these gorgeous and highly important gardens. This Garden Party is free and you will see plant seed giveaway, music, veggies, a mini market…
Swallow Tail Supper Club
It’s HOT out, so Chef Robin thought she’d cook up a multi-course feast influenced by two of her favourite sunny cuisines; Spanish and Peruvian. This summer you are invited to a party in the Swallow Tail garden to taste this truly unique mash-up menu. Here are the details: Date: Saturday July 25th Time: 7pm –…
