Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands at Books to Cooks

Author Don Genova will be at Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks to celebrate the publication of his book, Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Don will be visiting from Vancouver Island to lead a salon discussion about the food artisans of these regions. It’s also a celebration the anniversary of Don and his wife who…

Benton Brothers Perfect Cheese Pairings for Dad

Idiazabal Spain (Navarre): Sheep: Raw Idiazabal is one of the more underrated cheeses from Spain. It hails from Navarre in the Basque country. During production the wheels were traditionally smoked over beechwood, hawthorn, or cherry for 10 days. This technique is no longer used but the cheese still retains a subtle smoky flavor. Idiazabal is…

Father’s Day Recipe Contest

Is your dad hard to shop for? Coquitlam Centre wants to help make your shopping easy! For your chance to win a BBQ prize pack valued at $150, share your favourite recipe OR your dad’s favourite recipe on our Facebook page here: http://on.fb.me/L7em87 Feel free to include an image with your entry, really make our mouths water! Contest…

Looking for the perfect Father’s day gift?

Look no further than the revolutionary SousVide Supreme! Whether he’s really into high tech gadgets and innovative equipment or just loves cooking steak, chicken & ribs to perfection, our SousVide Supreme kits will be the best gift he’s received in years!  Right now when you order any SousVide Supreme water oven they’ll throw in a FREE BBQ…

Tofino Sea Kayaking Teams with Edible Canada to Bring Line of Artisan Food Products to West Coast Vancouver Island Destination

Iconic Waterfront “Company Store” to Offer Products from Canada’s Largest Culinary Tourism and Locavore Retail Company Tofino Sea Kayaking, the iconic waterfront kayaking centre, bookstore and coffee bar, has teamed up with Edible Canada to offer a variety of high quality culinary products to Tofino residents and visitors to the popular Vancouver Island destination. “Tofino Sea…

Still Stuck for Mother’s Day – Head to Whole Foods

Here’s to making this Mother’s Day a memorable one with Whole Foods. For the Chocolate-loving Mom It doesn’t take a lot to show just how much you care. With Whole Foods Market® Assorted Chocolates (in stores just in time for Mother’s Day!), you know Mom will be thinking about just how sweet you are. You’ll…

Whole Fish Event at 1Fish 2Fish

Customers Cue Up for the 14th annual Whole Fish Event at 1Fish 2 Fish Fresh Seafood Market The inquiries started as early as January; the opening date for the annual Halibut season off the Pacific coast hadn’t even been set yet. That’s what happens after 13 years of getting people hooked on fresh, sustainable Pacific Halibut…

Oyama Sausage Choucroute Festival

Presented by Oyama Sausage, Liberty Wines and Granville Island Brewing Beat the mid-winter culinary blahs and visit Granville Island between Feb 16th and Feb 19th for our Choucroute Festival. Join Vancouver’s premiere charcuterie, Oyama Sausage, and Granville Island Brewing and Liberty Wine Merchants to celebrate this time honored winter classic. Choose from an outstanding selection…

Viva Italia presented by Oyama Sausage

Dine InVancouver If you are looking to avoid the crowds at your favourite restaurants during Dine Out Vancouver, visit Granville Island between Jan 19th to Jan 22nd for Viva Italia. Join Vancouver’s premiere charcuterie, Oyama Sausage, and Granville Island’s Duso’s Fresh Pasta & Sauces and Liberty Wine Merchants to celebrate the best of Italian cuisine…

THE DIRTY APRON GOURMET GIFT BOXES NOW AVAILABLE FOR ORDER

Say goodbye to cellophane and hello to beautifully packaged gourmet gifts The Dirty Apron Delicatessen is taking gift giving and kicking it up a notch. Gone are the cellophane wrapped, stale cracker gifts of old. Dirty Apron custom crafted boxes include fresh ingredients, thoughtful gifts, and gourmet selections to impress any palate. With thirteen options…

6th Annual Cookies for Kids Fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital

It’s that time of year again… Santa’s baker elves are busy baking and we hope you’ll join us for our 6th annual Cookies for Kids. The cookie drive is under way and we are endeavouring to add to previous years’ total contributions of over $45,000 to the BC Children’s Hospital!! That’s a lot of cookies!!…

Vancouver Winter Farmer’s Market Opening November 5

Winter Market Confirmed Popular Winter Market will return to the Riley Park neighbourhood. The 2011-12 season of the Winter Farmers Market will start November 5th at the Nat Bailey Stadium site that was so popular in 2010-11. We’re very excited to be returning to the “centre of the city” and look forward to a great…

Safeway partners with Ricardo

Launches Annual Campaign in support of The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Canada Safeway is pleased to partner with Food Network celebrity Chef Ricardo to launch Safeway’s annual October fundraising campaign in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF). This unique partnership was inspired by Safeway’s longstanding relationship with CBCF and Ricardo’s personal connection to the…

GALLOWAY’S SPECIALTY FOODS CELEBRATES 75 YEARS

On Sept 16, 1936, Mr. David Galloway parked the cart from which he sold dried fruit, nuts, and spices in a Gastown market and opened the doors to his store on Seymour at Robson. On Friday, Sept 16, Galloway’s celebrates 75 years of business in Vancouver. Today, the family-owned business still sells dried fruit, nuts,…

Missed the market? Order online!

Did you miss the weekend Farmer’s Market?  Can’t make it to Main Street on Wednesdays?  You can still get local, organic groceries from NOWBC. NOWBC online farmers’ market and grocery delivery supports many of the same local producers that you buy from at the Farmers Markets like Gelderman Farms and Klippers Organic Acres.  NOWBC carries…

Whole Foods Market® adopts animal welfare program

New animal welfare rating system helps Canadian shoppers at meat counter Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) is providing Canadian shoppers with a new level of transparency about how farm animals are raised by now offering beef, pork and chicken certified under the 5-Step Animal Welfare Rating system. The rating system is the signature program of Global…

DIRTY APRON DELICATESSEN YOUR PERFECT ONE-STOP SUMMER SHOP

Entertaining made easy with lunch boxes, picnic baskets & gourmet grilling essentials The Dirty Apron Delicatessen at 540 Beatty Street is now packing picnic baskets for a day at the beach, delivering lunches to the office, and preparing everything you need to throw the perfect dinner party, backyard BBQ, or rooftop soirée. LUNCH BOXES &…

Fresh Takes on New Meaning

Farmers-Owned Store Opens in Vancouver The Local Fresh Food Market has risen out of the ashes of adversity and transformed into a farmer owned store that is fast becoming a vital part of the neighbourhood. Formerly known as the Grow-In Grocer, the store almost collapsed when former owner, Deb Reynolds, disappeared with the trust and…

MARCH ON INTO WELL SEASONED THIS MONTH!

 It may seem hard to believe but Spring really is just around the corner!  At Well Seasoned, we’ve already started our Spring cleaning by refreshing our stock with lots of great new ingredients and cooking products that will help to put some “spring” into your home cooked meals! Check out our list of features and new…