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		<title>Edible BC&#8217;s Winter Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Starting Saturday, January 2nd, Edible BC will be counting off the 26 days of January with a different in-store sale theme every single day.  26 days?  That&#8217;s right &#8211; Granville Island Public Market is closed Mondays throughout January, leaving only 26 shopping days.  And we&#8217;re going to make it worth your while to come down [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Starting Saturday, January 2nd, Edible BC will be counting off the 26 days of January with a different in-store sale theme every single day.  26 days?  That&#8217;s right &#8211; Granville Island Public Market is closed Mondays throughout January, leaving only 26 shopping days.  And we&#8217;re going to make it worth your while to come down each and every day!</p>
<p>Every morning we&#8217;ll post each day&#8217;s sale on <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1022988280&amp;msgid=1880737&amp;act=6LDZ&amp;c=414285&amp;admin=0&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fediblecanada" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong> </a>and <strong><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1022988280&amp;msgid=1880737&amp;act=6LDZ&amp;c=414285&amp;admin=0&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhome.php%23%2Fpages%2FVancouver-BC%2FEdible-British-Columbia%2F9793253382%3Fref%3Dts" target="_blank">Facebook</a></strong>, and you can view the complete month&#8217;s lineup on the <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1022988280&amp;msgid=1880737&amp;act=6LDZ&amp;c=414285&amp;admin=0&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edible-britishcolumbia.com%2Fstore%2Fretail-store%2F" target="_blank"><strong>Retail Store</strong> </a>page of the EBC website.</p>
<p>And just so you can start your shopping and saving plans early, here&#8217;s the complete <strong>26 Days of January Winter Sale Specials</strong>:</p>
<p>2nd     <strong>Honey Sale ~ </strong><em>Save 15% on all honey in the store</em></p>
<p>3rd      <strong>Thomas Haas Sale</strong> ~  <em>Save 15% on all Thomas Haas Products</em></p>
<p>4th      <strong>Granville Island Market Closed</strong></p>
<p>5th      <strong>BBQ Sauces, Planks &amp;Wraps</strong> <strong>Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 15% on all BBQ sauces, planks &amp; products</em></p>
<p>6th      <strong>Organic Fair Chocolate Bars Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 50 cents per bar</em></p>
<p>7th     <strong> Okanagan Vinegar Sale ~ </strong> <em>Save 15% on all Okanagan Vinegar Products </em></p>
<p>8th      <strong>Mission Hill Cherries Sale ~ </strong><em>Save 15% on Mission Hill Winery&#8217;s Oculus &amp; Sweet Cherries </em></p>
<p>9th      <strong>Maple Syrup Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 15% on all Isens &amp; other maple products</em></p>
<p>10th    <strong>Fishery Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save $1 per tin on all fishery products (canned and smoked fish)</em></p>
<p>11th    <strong>Granville Island Market Closed</strong></p>
<p>12th    <strong>Salt Spring Island Tea Sale ~</strong> <em> Save 20% on all teas &amp; mixes from Salt Spring Island Teas</em></p>
<p>13th   <strong> Mustard Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 15% on all mustards</em></p>
<p>14th    <strong>Canadian Hazelnuts Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 20% on all hazelnut products</em></p>
<p>15th    <strong>Fraser Valley Gourmet Butter Crunch Sale </strong> ~ <em>Save 20% on the super popular Butter Crunch! </em></p>
<p>16th    <strong>Little Miss Chief Sale</strong>~ <em>Save 15% on all Little Miss Chief products</em></p>
<p>17th    <strong>Vista D&#8217;Oro Sale ~</strong> <em>Save 15% on all seasonal Vista d&#8217;Oro products</em></p>
<p>18th    <strong>Granville Island Market Closed</strong></p>
<p>19th    <strong>Eleni Olive Oil Sale ~</strong> <em>Save 15% on all Eleni Oils &amp; Balsamics</em></p>
<p>20th   <strong> Thelma&#8217;s Gourmet Goodies Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 15% on all preserved items from Thelma&#8217;s</em></p>
<p>21st     <strong>Goodness of Garlic Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 20% on all Goodness of Garlic Products</em></p>
<p>22nd   <strong>Nonna Pia Sale ~</strong> <em>Save 15% on all Nonna Pia Balsamic Reductions</em></p>
<p>23rd    <strong>Gone Crackers Sale ~</strong> Save 15% on all Gone Crackers flavours</p>
<p>24th    <strong>Vij&#8217;s Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 15% on all Vij&#8217;s frozen entrees &amp; spices</em></p>
<p>25th    <strong>Granville Island Market Closed</strong></p>
<p>26th    <strong>Everything Done Right Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 15% on all Everything Done Right mustards &amp; dressings </em></p>
<p>27th    <strong>Milsean Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 15% on all Milsean bars, caramels, hot chocolate &amp; Cake in a Jar</em></p>
<p>28th    <strong>Premium Vinegar Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 15% on all Venturi Schulze, Minus 8 &amp; Solera Vinegars</em></p>
<p>29th    <strong>Wineland &amp; Salad Sisters Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save 15% on all Wineland &amp; Salad Sisters dressings</em></p>
<p>30th    <strong>Lobster Oil Sale ~</strong> <em>Save 15% on all lobster oils</em></p>
<p>31st     <strong>Thai Princess Sale</strong> ~ <em>Save $1 per bag of Thai Princess products</em></p>
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<p><em><strong>The Fine Print:</strong></em></p>
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<p>Some products have limited supply in stock, but prices will be honored for orders <span style="text-decoration: underline;">paid in full</span> and placed on the day of the sale.</p>
<p>Prices are only valid in store from 9am to 7pm on the day of the sale and will not apply to online orders.</p>
<p>Sale prices cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons.</p>
<p><strong>About Edible British Columbia</strong></p>
<p>Edible British Columbia is a four year-old business based in Vancouver BC, Canada.   The business is Canada’s largest culinary tourism and specialty (locavore) retail company with a successful store located in the Granville Island Public Market and a satellite store in Vancouver&#8217;s downtown Hudson Bay Company. In addition, Edible BC also has a large web based presence which drives the incredibly successful tour and event department, and online business. Our mission is simple – to introduce the public to BC’s culinary artisans. We provide both residents and visitors to BC with an opportunity to experience this province’s booming culinary scene.  Whether it be though our retail store at Granville Island, our culinary concierge service, our chef-guided market tours, our cooking classes, our gourmet kayaking trips, or one of our many other unique epicurean adventures, we want to satisfy people’s culinary appetites.</p>
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		<title>Quince Essential Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cassandra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last Minute Gifts for Foodies 
Get a Gift Certificate for a Quince Studio Cooking Class or for shopping in our Kitsilano boutique food shop. Or order one of our beautifully packaged Gift Bowls, filled with the Quince Essentials for the amateur chef in your life. Get the full details here.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Last Minute Gifts for Foodies </strong></p>
<p>Get a Gift Certificate for a Quince Studio Cooking Class or for shopping in our Kitsilano boutique food shop. Or order one of our beautifully packaged Gift Bowls, filled with the Quince Essentials for the amateur chef in your life. Get the full details <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/Christmas%20&amp;%20Holiday%20Gifts.html">here</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Quince Express Christmas &amp; New Year’s Dinner Menus</strong></p>
<p>Whether it’s a romantic winter dinner for two, or a celebration with friends and family,</p>
<p>treat yourself to a fine dining holiday dinner in the comfort of your own home.</p>
<p>Our menus comes fully prepared, vacuum packed with simple instructions.</p>
<p>Get your Christmas orders in by Wednesday, 23rd December, and your New Year’s orders in by 29<sup>th</sup> December.</p>
<p><strong>For all the details go to our <a href="http://www.quince.ca/Xmas%20Dinner%202009.html">website</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Holiday Hor</strong><strong>s</strong><strong> d’oeuvre &amp; Desserts</strong></p>
<p>Entertaining at home or need something special for a holiday pot luck party?</p>
<p>Order some of our wonderful <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/catering.html#Hors">hors d’oeuvre</a></strong> and  <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/catering.html#Hors%20Platters">hors d’oeuvre platters</a></strong>,</p>
<p>prepared on our elegant white ceramic platters.</p>
<p>Or pick up some of our vacuum packed <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/express.html#Product%20List">Express</a> hors d’oeuvre</strong>,</p>
<p>easy for you to prepare and serve as  your own</p>
<p>(always a good idea to check or order ahead to make sure we have it).</p>
<p>For <strong>dessert</strong>, order our <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/catering.html#Dessert%20Platters">dessert platters</a></strong> or <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/catering.html#Cakes">cakes</a></strong>,</p>
<p>or pick up <strong>Christmas cookies </strong>and <strong>hand made chocolates</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Last minute Gifts you can grab with your morning Latte</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cassandra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a great gift this holiday season?  Starbucks is the perfect and convenient destination to find gifts for anyone and everyone on your shopping list. From gifts for the kitchen, a special gift from a land far away, gifts for fun, gifts under $10 and gifts for a sweet tooth – Starbucks is the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/Starbucks.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3930" title="Starbucks" src="http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/Starbucks.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Looking for a great gift this holiday season?  Starbucks is the perfect and convenient destination to find gifts for anyone and everyone on your shopping list. From gifts for the kitchen, a special gift from a land far away, gifts for fun, gifts under $10 and gifts for a sweet tooth – Starbucks is the perfect and convenient destination for gifts for anyone and everyone on your list!   Whether you’re looking for last-minute gifts, fun stocking stuffers or just a little something to reward yourself, Starbucks has it all…served up alongside your favorite holiday beverage!</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gifts For the Kitchen</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Red Chambord Bodum 8 Cup Press </strong>($44.95)</p>
<p>Starbucks preferred brewing method, the coffee press, is now available in a festive red color for the holiday season.  Brew the perfect cup of coffee for your guests and make this press the centerpiece of your holiday entertaining!<strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>6 Pack Coffee Sampler </strong>($14.95 Canada)<strong> </strong></p>
<p>A perfect gift for the coffee connoisseur or an adventurous friend, this sampler features six samples of some of our very best coffees,  pre-measured and ground for an 8-cup press. Curl up next to the fireplace and try different flavors!</p>
<p><strong>Holiday Boxed Mug </strong>($11.45 Canada)<strong> </strong></p>
<p>This season, good things come in pretty boxes!  This 14oz decorative mug comes with a lovely matching box – and it’s the perfect gift for your friendly neighbour, a carpool buddy or your child’s favourite teacher.  Simple, beautiful and festive, it’s just right for everyone on your list.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gifts From Around The World</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Reactive Red Mug from Italy</strong> ($9.95 Canada)</p>
<p>Handmade by artisans from the Umbria region of Italy, this beautiful red mug is the perfect gift for your friends and family that need a little bit of holiday <em>evviva</em>!</p>
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<p><strong>Modern Rustic Mug from Japan</strong> ($9.95 Canada)<strong> </strong></p>
<p>This modern rustic mug features a reactive interior glaze, a design made by a technique that is the result of centuries of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.  Marvel at this beautiful mug this holiday season.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gifts For Fun </span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Stainless Steel Kids Water Bottle 12 oz. </strong>($14.45 Canada) <strong> </strong></p>
<p>This is a great stocking stuffer for the little ones, with a convenient flip-up spout and leak-resistant lid for easy sipping and no mess!  This water bottle is BPA-free and boasts a reusable and sturdy design, making it not only a great gift but handy all year long.</p>
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<p><strong>Wish Kit </strong>($16.95 Canada)</p>
<p>Surprise a teacher, friend or co-worker with a special treat with this easy to use wish kit!  With six individual packets of Holland Mints, enclosure cards to write a sweet note, and folding gift boxes, each gift costs about $2.50.</p>
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<p><strong>Block Pile </strong>($19.95 Canada)</p>
<p>This unique gift for children inspires creativity and fun. Make your own rock monster or stack the blocks sky high – whatever you choose, this is no ordinary pile of blocks!  This gift is also eco-friendly, as it is made from alder trees sourced from an Forest Stewardship Counsel-certified forest and has packaging with high post consumer content that is also recyclable.</p>
<p><strong>16 oz Cold Cup with Candy Cane Striped Straw ($14.95 Canada) &amp; 20 oz Cold Cup with Candy Cane Striped Straw ($16.95 Canada)</strong></p>
<p>Show off your “green” side with these reusable alternative cups this holiday season!  Decorated with a festive candy cane striped straw, these double walled insulated cups look like the iconic Starbucks cold cups and will keep your favourite beverage cold and your hands dry this holiday season.</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gifts Under $10</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Holiday Red Cup Ornament </strong>($5.45 Canada)<strong> </strong></p>
<p>Our customers have grown accustomed to the arrival of Starbucks red cups in stores which signals that the holiday season is officially here!  Bring the iconic Starbucks red cup into your home and make it part of your holiday traditions by giving it a special spot on your Christmas tree, or wherever you need a glimpse of holiday cheer.   <strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Starbucks Holiday Cold Cup Ornament (</strong>$5.45 Canada)<strong> </strong></p>
<p>Are you a Christmas tree ornament collector?  If so, Starbucks has a new addition for you!  Our classic Starbucks cup ornament now comes in the Starbucks cold cup—the perfect sentiment for those who love Starbucks holiday beverages—as long as they can get their Peppermint Twist Mocha over ice!</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Gifts For a Sweet Tooth</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Coffee and Treats </strong>($14.95 Canada<strong>)</strong></p>
<p>Who doesn’t love coffee and treats?  A simple gift that will please anyone on your list, this silver box contains an 8oz bag of the beloved Starbucks Christmas Blend paired with rich burnt caramel candies, made from real cream and butter.</p>
<p><strong>Holiday Cookie Tin </strong>($14.95 Canada)<strong> </strong></p>
<p>The traditional holiday cookie tin receives a makeover with original art created by one of Starbucks very own artists. The festive tin contains a Starbucks customer favourite, Walker’s Shortbread Highlander Cookies, which pair deliciously with Starbucks Christmas Blend.</p>
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<p><strong>Cocoa Trio </strong>($10.95 Canada)</p>
<p>This trio of beautiful red tins is filled with three different flavours of all natural cocoa: Classic Hot Cocoa, Peppermint Cocoa and Salted Caramel Cocoa. With all natural ingredients and no high fructose corn syrup, this cocoa trio is a sweet treat that anyone can enjoy!</p>
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		<title>Wild Sweets® Launches 2009 cocoArt Collections</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cassandra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year, after months of research and development, DC DUBY Wild Sweets® launches new chocolate collections and the 2009 collections are titled arÔme and teXtuRe. Wild Sweets cocoArt® by Dominique &#38; Cindy Duby is a series of haute chocolate gift that features exquisite hand-painted and hand-crafted chocolates elegantly packaged and pre-assorted in custom-designed gift boxes. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every year, after months of research and development, DC DUBY Wild Sweets® launches new chocolate collections and the 2009 collections are titled <em><strong>arÔme </strong></em><em>and <strong>teXtuRe</strong>.</em> Wild Sweets cocoArt® by Dominique &amp; Cindy Duby is a series of haute chocolate gift that features exquisite hand-painted and hand-crafted chocolates elegantly packaged and pre-assorted in custom-designed gift boxes. The individually molded chocolates are handmade in true artisan fashion, using only the finest select origin chocolate. The cocoArt series features a new twist on an old classic European ingredient—praline. This time-honored recipe—made from deeply roasted and golden caramelized nuts or seeds—makes an extravagant confectionary filling. Our praline butters are impeccably scented to create a multisensory mélange of &#8216;new classic&#8217; flavors, voluptuous aromas and delectable textures based on the series theme.</p>
<p>Wild Sweets cocoArt <strong>teXtuRe®</strong> collections are inspired by classic recipes that ‘crack, pop and crunch’. The praline butter filling is scented with alluring and exotic spice blends and studded with honey caramelized nuts or seeds, plump dried fruits or candied citrus peels. The <strong>teXtuRe</strong> series includes 2 different collections of 4 chocolates each and features chocolates flavors such as Espresso walnut praline with honey caramel pecans and mango or Ginger macadamia praline with honey caramel macadamia and banana chips, to name but a few.</p>
<p>Wild Sweets cocoArt <strong>arÔme ®</strong> collection are inspired by a classification system used in the science and art of perfumery. The praline butter filling is scented with enchanting oil infusions and studded with luscious sun-ripened fruit jellies (pâte de fruit). The <strong>arÔme</strong> series includes 2 different collections of 4 chocolates each and features chocolates flavors such as <strong>Fruit:</strong> coconut praline scented with pineapple grapeseed oil infusion and pineapple jelly or <strong>Citrus:</strong> sunflower praline scented with citrus zest sunflower oil infusion and grapefruit jelly, again, to name but a few.</p>
<p>Of course, such exquisite edible jewels deserve equally luxurious packaging. The 2009 Collection is offered in our new exclusive gift box packaging inspired on the Japanese Wood Box concept that presents the chocolates in a jewelry-like tray that showcases 4 assorted hand-painted chocolates and sealed with a printed sleeve. The arÔme and teXtuRe collections retail for C$8.99 each (shipping and applicable taxes not included) and are available throughout North America at DC DUBY Wild Sweets Virtual Boutique as well as in select retail partner stores in Canada.</p>
<p>For more information or to purchase, please visit the Virtual Boutique located at <a href="http://www.dcduby.com/"><strong>www.dcduby.com</strong></a></p>
<p>Dominique &amp; Cindy Duby are the chefs and owners of DC DUBY Wild Sweets® (<a href="http://www.dcduby.com/"><strong>www.dcduby.com</strong></a>), a critically-acclaimed chocolate atelier and Virtual Boutique, which has emerged as one of North America finest artisan chocolatier. The Dubys also own DC DUBY Hospitality Services Inc., an international firm offering culinary training and consulting services to hotels and catering companies worldwide, as well as product development, food styling, and photography. In addition to these full-time business endeavors, Dominique and Cindy are also award-winning authors. Their first book, <em>Wild Sweets: Exotic Dessert and Wine Pairings, </em>won gold for the Best Book for Food and Wine Matching (2003) at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Their second book, <em>Wild Sweets Chocolate</em>, won the silver award for Best Chocolate Book (2007) at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. In 2008, they started a new series of books titled Definitive Kitchen Classics and the first release was <em>Cr</em><em>P</em><em>me Br</em><em>f</em><em>lée</em>. And they just released this fall the second title of that series &#8211; <em>Chocolate</em>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:43:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Relax and end the year with taste.
 
 
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<p>Relax and end the year with taste<strong>.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Gifts for Foodies </strong></p>
<p>Get a Gift Certificate for a Quince Studio Cooking Class or for shopping in our Kitsilano boutique food shop. Or order one of our beautifully packaged Gift Bowls, filled with the Quince Essentials for the amateur chef in your life. Get the full details <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/Christmas%20&amp;%20Holiday%20Gifts.html">here</a></strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Quince Express Christmas &amp; New Year’s Dinner Menus</strong></p>
<p>Whether it’s a romantic winter dinner for two, or a celebration with friends and family, treat yourself to a fine dining holiday dinner in the comfort of your own home. Our menus comes fully prepared, vacuum packed with simple instructions. Get your Christmas orders in by Monday, 21<sup>st</sup> December.</p>
<p><strong>For all the details go to our <a href="http://www.quince.ca/Xmas%20Dinner%202009.html">website</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Holiday Hor</strong><strong>s</strong><strong> d’oeuvre &amp; Desserts</strong></p>
<p>Entertaining at home or need something special for a holiday pot luck party? Order some of our wonderful <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/catering.html#Hors">hors d’oeuvre</a></strong> and  <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/catering.html#Hors%20Platters">hors d’oeuvre platters</a></strong>, prepared on our elegant white ceramic platters. Or pick up some of our vacuum packed <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/express.html#Product%20List">Express</a> hors d’oeuvre</strong>, easy for you to prepare and serve as  your own (always a good idea to check or order ahead to make sure we have it).</p>
<p>For <strong>dessert</strong>, order our <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/catering.html#Dessert%20Platters">dessert platters</a></strong> or <strong><a href="http://www.quince.ca/catering.html#Cakes">cakes</a></strong>, or pick up <strong>Christmas cookies </strong>and <strong>hand made chocolates</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Well Seasoned December Newsletter</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:20:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CREATE DELICIOUS MEMORIES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH WELL SEASONED
The holidays are here! Its time to celebrate the season and what better way than with fabulous gourmet food! This Christmas, bring your friends and family together to create lasting memories with indulgent treats and decadent meals that YOU’ve prepared!
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<p>The holidays are here! Its time to celebrate the season and what better way than with fabulous gourmet food! This Christmas, bring your friends and family together to create lasting memories with indulgent treats and decadent meals that YOU’ve prepared!</p>
<p>At Well Seasoned, we believe making festive holiday food doesn’t need to be fussy or take days to prepare. Whether you’re cooking for an office potluck, cocktail party or Christmas dinner, make sure to plan ahead, use quality, fresh ingredients and stick with a simple recipe that ideally you’ve made at least once before. And most important of all, don’t forget to enjoy yourself, because that’s what the holidays are all about!</p>
<p>Visit us at Well Seasoned to pick up all your holiday ingredients and specialty food items. We’ve got tons of new holiday stock in store to help you create the perfect special occasion or give the ultimate gift of good taste. Don’t forget if you need help planning your holiday menu you can always drop us a line at <a href="mailto:askachef@wellseasoned.ca">askachef@wellseasoned.ca</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Holidays!</strong><br />
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<strong>A bit more than you were expecting.</strong></p>
<p>Wish you were getting a bigger Christmas bonus this year? Well now you can at Well Seasoned!</p>
<p>From now until December 21st we’ll be giving out bonus envelopes with your purchase of $25 or more. The envelopes will contain one of a number of gift certificates for free cooking classes, cookbooks, large discounts and gourmet food and ingredients. The only catch is you can’t open the envelope until next year! That’s right, bring in your <span style="text-decoration: underline;">unopened</span> envelope from January 4-31 and you can claim your prize.</p>
<p>And remember, you’re welcome to re-gift your bonus envelope or keep it for yourself.</p>
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<strong>GIVE THE GIFT OF GOOD TASTE</strong></p>
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<td width="88%">Our Well Seasoned Gift bundles are the ultimate gift that will keep on   giving all year long.</p>
<p>Each gift bundle includes a gift certificate for a cooking class with a   cookbook from the chef teaching that very class!</p>
<p>Choose from these four delicious options:</td>
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<td width="95%"><em>Chef Dez on Cooking Volume 2</em> + $50 gift   certificate to a Chef Dez cooking class = $65.00</td>
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<td><em>Simply Indian</em> with Tahera Rawji  + cooking   class  on  Friday January 29th, 2010 = $75.00</td>
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<td><em>BBQ Secrets Deluxe</em>, 2 bottles of Natural   Champions BBQ Sauce + a cooking class with Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk on Friday   January 15th, 2010  = $99.00</td>
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<td><em>The Main</em> with Food Network Chef Anthony Sedlak +   cooking class on Monday January 25th, 2010 = $89</td>
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<td><strong>Don’t forget to pick up your holiday gift baskets   at Well Seasoned! </strong><br />
Baskets starting at just $25. For gift basket ideas and pricing visit <a href="http://www.wellseasoned.ca/gift_baskets.html">http://www.wellseasoned.ca/gift_baskets.html</a></td>
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<p><strong>MEET THE PRODUCERS CONTINUES!</strong></p>
<p>Every Saturday now until Christmas, you’re invited<strong> </strong>to meet our favourite local food suppliers and try something new and get inspired for holiday entertaining and gift giving. In store sampling Saturdays from 11 am- 3 pm. Click the links below for details on each producer.</p>
<p>December 5th  - Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk signing books and Sampling Natural Champion Sauces and Simply West Coast<br />
December 12th &#8211; Nonna Pia’s, House of Q an d 49° Organics<br />
December 18th &#8211; Aji<br />
December 19th &#8211; Spice Works and Chef Dez signing books and sampling a recipe from the new book Chef Dez on Cooking Volumes 1 &amp; 2</p>
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<p><strong>FAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS BAKING WITH OUR HELP.</strong></p>
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<td width="78%">Don’t feel guilty for not having time to bake! We’ve got delicious   Christmas cookie batter ready for you to take and bake in your own oven. No   one will ever know you didn’t make it from scratch!<br />
$9.99 per dozen.</p>
<p><strong>6 amazing flavours are now in stock;</strong></p>
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<li>Dark Chocolate Sour        Cherry Pecan</li>
<li>Tina’s World Peace        Cookies</li>
<li>Lemon Black Pepper        Shortbread log – just slice and bake, pure heaven</li>
<li>Double Ginger        Cookies</li>
<li>Hermits</li>
<li>Savoury Herb        Shortbread</li>
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<p>Also available, are Well Seasoned’s infamous <strong>Bacon Chocolate Chip   Cookies,</strong> as seen in “Vancouver Magazine’s” <em>100 Things to Eat   Before You Die</em> issue.</td>
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<strong>WELL SEASONED DISHES CELEBRITY CHEFS </strong></p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who joined us in welcoming Canadian celebrity chef <strong>Ken Kostick</strong> to Well Seasoned on December 1st. Ken brought his wealth of culinary experience and colourful character to the Well Seasoned kitchen for a fun night of recipes from his latest cookbook “The $10 Gourmet”.</p>
<p>Seats are still available in upcoming classes with <strong>Grilling Guru Ron Shewchuk </strong>on January 15 and <strong>Anthony Sedlak</strong> on January 25.</p>
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<p><strong>COOKING CLASSES</strong></p>
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<td width="63%" valign="top">Our last cooking class before the holidays will be on   December 21st and we’ll resume on January 13. The complete Well Seasoned   cooking class schedule through to March is now available online. Here are a   few upcoming highlights:</p>
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<li>KIDS CAN BAKE with        Chef Georgia Morley – December 21</li>
<li><strong>BBQ SECRETS        DELUXE </strong>with Grilling Guru Ron Shewchuk – January 15</li>
<li>RESTAURANT 62 with        Chef Jeff Massey – January 18</li>
<li>MORE FROM THE MAIN        with Anthony Sedlak – January 25</li>
<li>WHAT DO I DO WITH        THIS STUFF with Chef Angie Quaale – January 26</li>
<li>FLAVOURS OF INDIA        &amp; PAKISTAN with Chef Tahera Rawjit – January 29</li>
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<p><strong>To view the full class schedule visit our website at</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.wellseasoned.ca/calendar.html">http://www.wellseasoned.ca/calendar.html</a>.</p>
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<td width="46%" valign="top"><strong>RECIPE OF THE MONTH</strong><br />
<strong>Honey Roasted Pears with Chocolate Pate </strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.wellseasoned.ca/recipes/?p=161">Click here</a> </strong>for your copy of this recipe.</td>
<td width="54%" valign="top"><strong>FEATURE OF THE MONTH</strong><br />
<strong>David’s Chocolate Pate &#8211; $6.99 </strong><br />
David’s Chocolate Pate is the ultimate chocoholic’s indulgence. With a   Belgian Milk Chocolate outer layer and a creamy fudge centre, you’ll want to   keep this treat all to yourself!</td>
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<p><strong>WELL SEASONED IN THE NEWS</strong></p>
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<td width="64%">Well Seasoned’s Angie Quaale will be hitting the airwaves   again with tasty advice for your holiday entertaining.</p>
<p><strong>(image: Angie on CBC radio) </strong></p>
<p><strong>Dec. 8 – </strong>Shaw TV’s “The Express”<br />
<strong>Dec 11</strong> – STAR FM Morning Show 6-9 am<br />
<strong>Dec. 13</strong> – CKNW’s Weekend News 6-9 am<br />
<strong>Dec 18</strong> – QMFM Mike and Tara Show 7:30-8:30 am<br />
<strong>Dec 21</strong> – CityTV’s Lunch TV</p>
<p>And if you missed Angie’s demonstration of her award winning <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Jack   Daniels Maple Pecan Pie Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding</span> on Dec 3 on Breakfast   TV, click <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://site.btvancouver.ca/video/?bcpid=16157553001&amp;bclid=16349005001&amp;bctid=53976828001">here</a> </span>to watch it!</td>
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<p><strong>EXTRA NIBBLES</strong></p>
<p>Don’t forget to book your private party quick. Space is limited for our fabulous kitchen parties!</p>
<p>Check out Angie’s <em><strong>Food for Thought</strong></em> column which continues to run twice a month in the <strong>Langley Times</strong>. Her next columns will appear December 16th &amp; December 30th.</p>
<p>Don’t forget about the Langley Community Farmers Market for on day only this month <strong>on Saturday December 12th</strong> at the Kwantlen Greenhouses (north side of Langley ByPass) from 10 am – 2 pm<br />
<a href="http://www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com/">www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com</a></p>
<p>Don’t forget to check out Angie’s blog which is regularly updated and now includes guest bloggers!<br />
<a href="http://www.wellseasoned.ca/blog/">Well Seasoned Blog</a></p>
<p>Crave more foodie news? Follow Well Seasoned on Facebook and Twitter! <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=23395831069&amp;ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=23395831069&amp;ref=ts</a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://twitter.com/AngieQuaale">http://twitter.com/AngieQuaale</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Edible British Columbia makes your gift giving &amp; holiday entertaining easy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:16:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What better way to say thank you than with a basket filled with delectable foods from all corners of our wonderful province?  Set a new standard for gifts by supporting your local artisans and farmers, and ensuring our local culinary scene is sustainable.
 
CLICK HERE TO VIEW EBC&#8217;S 2009/2010 GIFT GUIDE
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3809" title="edible bc" src="http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/edible-bc1.jpg" alt="edible bc" width="313" height="252" />What better way to say thank you than with a basket filled with delectable foods from all corners of our wonderful province?  Set a new standard for gifts by supporting your local artisans and farmers, and ensuring our local culinary scene is sustainable.</p>
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<p align="center"><strong><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1022988280&amp;msgid=1876549&amp;act=6LDZ&amp;c=414285&amp;admin=0&amp;destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.edible-britishcolumbia.com%2Fblogphotos%2F2009%2520Edible%2520British%2520Columbia%2520Gift%2520Baskets.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO VIEW EBC&#8217;S 2009/2010 GIFT GUIDE</a></strong></p>
<p>We’ve created our gift giving guide to cater to many tastes and budgets.  However, if you have something special in mind that is not listed in our guide, please let us know – it would be our pleasure to customize a gift for you.</p>
<p>And remember –we deliver locally and ship globally. To place your order or discuss your gifting needs, please call our retail store at 604.662.3606 or email us at <a href="mailto:retail@ediblebritishcolumbia.com" target="_blank"><strong>retail@edible-britishcolumbia.com</strong></a>.</p>
<p><strong>STOCKING STUFFERS</strong></p>
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<p>We have hundreds of items <strong>UNDER $10</strong> that are the perfect size for the stocking. <strong>Even Lumps of Coal! </strong>(delicious organic handcrafted chocolate lumps from <strong><a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1022988280&amp;msgid=1876549&amp;act=6LDZ&amp;c=414285&amp;admin=0&amp;destination=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.edible-britishcolumbia.com%2Fcatalog%2Fproduct_info.php%3Fproducts_id%3D2804%26osCsid%3Ds9cfb1aolcs3j99f4qm267uv07" target="_blank">Chocolate Arts</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Wild Sweets® Launches 2009 cocoArt Collections</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:53:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Dominique &#38; Cindy Duby 
Every year, after months of research and development, DC DUBY Wild Sweets® launches new chocolate collections and the 2009 collections are titled arÔme and teXtuRe. Wild Sweets cocoArt® by Dominique &#38; Cindy Duby is a series of haute chocolate gift that features exquisite hand-painted and hand-crafted chocolates elegantly packaged and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3795" title="DCDuby" src="http://69.89.27.205/~goodlig4/oldsite/wp-content/uploads/DCDuby-300x124.jpg" alt="DCDuby" width="300" height="124" />By Dominique &amp; Cindy Duby </strong></p>
<p>Every year, after months of research and development, DC DUBY Wild Sweets® launches new chocolate collections and the 2009 collections are titled <em><strong>arÔme </strong></em><em>and <strong>teXtuRe</strong>.</em> Wild Sweets cocoArt® by Dominique &amp; Cindy Duby is a series of haute chocolate gift that features exquisite hand-painted and hand-crafted chocolates elegantly packaged and pre-assorted in custom-designed gift boxes. The individually molded chocolates are handmade in true artisan fashion, using only the finest select origin chocolate. The cocoArt series features a new twist on an old classic European ingredient—praline. This time-honored recipe—made from deeply roasted and golden caramelized nuts or seeds—makes an extravagant confectionary filling. Our praline butters are impeccably scented to create a multisensory mélange of &#8216;new classic&#8217; flavors, voluptuous aromas and delectable textures based on the series theme.</p>
<p>Wild Sweets cocoArt <strong>teXtuRe®</strong> collections are inspired by classic recipes that ‘crack, pop and crunch’. The praline butter filling is scented with alluring and exotic spice blends and studded with honey caramelized nuts or seeds, plump dried fruits or candied citrus peels. The <strong>teXtuRe</strong> series includes 2 different collections of 4 chocolates each and features chocolates flavors such as Espresso walnut praline with honey caramel pecans and mango or Ginger macadamia praline with honey caramel macadamia and banana chips, to name but a few.</p>
<p>Wild Sweets cocoArt <strong>arÔme ®</strong> collection are inspired by a classification system used in the science and art of perfumery. The praline butter filling is scented with enchanting oil infusions and studded with luscious sun-ripened fruit jellies (pâte de fruit). The <strong>arÔme</strong> series includes 2 different collections of 4 chocolates each and features chocolates flavors such as <strong>Fruit:</strong> coconut praline scented with pineapple grapeseed oil infusion and pineapple jelly or <strong>Citrus:</strong> sunflower praline scented with citrus zest sunflower oil infusion and grapefruit jelly, again, to name but a few.</p>
<p>Of course, such exquisite edible jewels deserve equally luxurious packaging. The 2009 Collection is offered in our new exclusive gift box packaging inspired on the Japanese Wood Box concept that presents the chocolates in a jewelry-like tray that showcases 4 assorted hand-painted chocolates and sealed with a printed sleeve. The arÔme and teXtuRe collections retail for C$8.99 each (shipping and applicable taxes not included) and are available throughout North America at DC DUBY Wild Sweets Virtual Boutique as well as in select retail partner stores in Canada.</p>
<p>For more information or to purchase, please visit the Virtual Boutique located at <a href="http://www.dcduby.com/"><strong>www.dcduby.com</strong></a></p>
<p>Dominique &amp; Cindy Duby are the chefs and owners of DC DUBY Wild Sweets® (<a href="http://www.dcduby.com/"><strong>www.dcduby.com</strong></a>), a critically-acclaimed chocolate atelier and Virtual Boutique, which has emerged as one of North America finest artisan chocolatier. The Dubys also own DC DUBY Hospitality Services Inc., an international firm offering culinary training and consulting services to hotels and catering companies worldwide, as well as product development, food styling, and photography. In addition to these full-time business endeavors, Dominique and Cindy are also award-winning authors. Their first book, <em>Wild Sweets: Exotic Dessert and Wine Pairings, </em>won gold for the Best Book for Food and Wine Matching (2003) at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. Their second book, <em>Wild Sweets Chocolate</em>, won the silver award for Best Chocolate Book (2007) at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. In 2008, they started a new series of books titled Definitive Kitchen Classics and the first release was <em>Cr</em><em>P</em><em>me Br</em><em>f</em><em>lée</em>. And they just released this fall the second title of that series &#8211; <em>Chocolate</em>.</p>
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A Registered Trademark of:<br />
DC DUBY Hospitality Services Inc.<br />
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		<title>Holiday News from Trafalgars</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cassandra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The season of celebration is arriving quickly, as it seems to every year &#8211; and we have a mountain of exciting news that we can&#8217;t wait to share!
Back by popular demand this year is our Christmas Boxed Dinner for two. For dinner with all of the trimmings and none of the fuss, we are preparing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The season of celebration is arriving quickly, as it seems to every year &#8211; and we have a mountain of exciting news that we can&#8217;t wait to share!</p>
<p>Back by popular demand this year is our Christmas Boxed Dinner for two. For dinner with all of the trimmings and none of the fuss, we are preparing 5 elegant courses for pick-up so you can impress your friends and family from the comfort of your own dining room. The menu features such delights as caramelized onion tarts,duck confit with apricot glazed carrots &amp; nugget potatoes. The meal concludes with croquembouche for two and more tasty treats from Sweet Obsession such as cranberry preserve, candied pecans and assorted cookies. Easy to follow heating instructions make even the most novice home chef look like a pro.<br />
Place orders by Dec.20 at 4 pm<br />
Pick up on Dec.24 by 4 pm<br />
Dinner for two $90 + GST</p>
<p>We are looking forward to celebrating 2009 and ringing in 2010 with our great customers and friends for dinner on the 31st. With an emphasis on tremendous food, extraordinary wine &amp; an affordable evening for all, we look forward to filling our two seatings quickly. The 5 course menu includes cauliflower puree, house-made apple &amp; chestnut ravioli, halibut cakes, braised beef and a chocolate budino tart that is sure to impress. The optional wine pairings feature such notable vineyards as Joie, Burrowing Owl &amp; Laughing Stock and make an otherwise exemplary meal even better. Tickets are now available for purchase, call ahead to book your table &amp; arrange for payment &amp; ticket pick-up or delivery by mail. See website for full menu.<br />
Early Seating: $70<br />
Late Seating: $85<br />
(Late seating includes truffles, chocolate covered strawberries &amp; Cipes sparkling wine at midnight)<br />
Wine Pairing: $50<br />
Prices INCLUDE taxes &amp; 17% gratuity</p>
<p>Sweet Obsession is ready to satisfy your sweet tooth for the holidays. Call ahead to pre-order a Chocolate Hazelnut Torte, Yule Log or any personalized cake to cap off your dinners with friends &amp; family. We also have a huge assortment of seasonal favourites &#8211; chocolate &amp; toffee brittles, mini-tarts, candied nuts &amp; pre-arranged gift bags, just to name a few. In addition to having them on hand for pop-in holiday visitors, they&#8217;re great gifts to give to those hosting a party as well. Do your shopping over lunch &amp; get reacquainted with the new savoury selections at Sweet Obsession. With a focus on fresh, light &amp; healthy, things like citrus quinoa salad, side salads, and traditional tuna &amp; egg salad croissants will be even more impressive once you see their lowered prices as well.</p>
<p>And now, holiday news aside, the owners &amp; staff of Trafalgars Bistro and extremely excited to let you know about some big changes in the air.</p>
<p>First &amp; foremost, we are pleased to introduce you to our new Head Chef, Chris Beltrano. After almost 3 years with us and quickly moving up the ranks, Chris has proven to be an inspired &amp; inspiring presence both on the line and off. Chris&#8217;s focus as we move into 2010 will be seasonality, simplicity and sustainability. He is committed wholeheartedly to the Oceanwise program, and ensures that all products used are of unparalleled quality. We look forward to helping him launch a &#8220;Farm to Table&#8221; program this spring through partnership with Cherry Lane Farms in Richmond. (Farmer Miles Smart is already preparing the land for our first early season crops!) Under Chef Beltrano&#8217;s careful eye, we have been able to drop our menu prices heading into the holiday season &#8211; our 3 course dinner menu is now $35, and lunch prices took a similar tumble. Our menu will be updated more often that in the past, so please check in to our w</p>
<p>We have also just expanded &amp; fine tuned the details on our catering program. For your staff meetings or office lunches we have a wide variety of options such as charcuterie plates, rare tuna platters, and assorted sandwiches and desserts (see website for two page menu).</p>
<p>And lastly, we are going to be closing January 4th for renovations and are hoping to reopen on January 12th. As Stephen laughs, &#8220;we&#8217;re in need of a little facelift- it happens to the best of us!&#8221;</p>
<p>So mark your calendars: in January we&#8217;d love you to swing in and be reacquainted with a new old favourite!</p>
<p>Happy Holidays from our Trafalgars Family to yours.</p>
<p>Trafalgars Bistro is located at:</p>
<p>2603 West 16th Avenue<br />
Vancouver, BC V6K 3C2<br />
Phone: 604.739.0555<br />
Fax: 604.739.0557<br />
For more information (dress code, parking, map, etc.) or to make reservations at<br />
Trafalgars Bistro:<br />
<a href="http://www.opentable.com/restaurant_profile.asp?ID=7493&amp;restref=7493">http://www.opentable.com/restaurant_profile.asp?ID=7493&amp;restref=7493</a></p>
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		<title>Seasonal 56 Holiday News</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:42:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cassandra</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Open House &#8211; Saturday DEC 19th &#38;       Sunday DEC 20th -11:00 a.m. and 3:00p.m
Get those last minute gift       certificates, gifts and food stuffs! There will be amazing Seasonal to       Go specials and tasty Christmas treats to sample. Watch you inbox  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Open House</strong> &#8211; Saturday DEC 19th &amp;       Sunday DEC 20th -11:00 a.m. and 3:00p.m</p>
<p>Get those last minute gift       certificates, gifts and food stuffs! There will be amazing Seasonal to       Go specials and tasty Christmas treats to sample. Watch you inbox       next week to see a run down of open house specials.</p>
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<p>Customer       Appreciation Nights &#8211; <strong>DEC 17th, 18th, and 19th</strong></p>
<p>Farm to Fork menu served <em>family style!</em></p>
<p>$24.95       per person (Must       be ordered by the entire table)Your entire table       will be treated to a platter of :</p>
<p>Polderside Farms Coq       au vin with local mushrooms in herb jus</p>
<p>Shaved Gelderman       Farms pork with an apple and sage jus</p>
<p>Maple glazed Fraser       valley root vegetable ragout</p>
<p>Aldergrove carrots       with local honey</p>
<p>Glazed Glen Valley       beets</p>
<p>Roasted Fraser       Valley potatoes</p>
<p>(family style       appetizers and desserts also available)</p>
<p>This is a great way       to enjoy a relaxing dinner with friends and family!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Take       home turkey take home dinner cut off is Friday December 18th 2009</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">View       menu at:  <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102875223693&amp;s=444&amp;e=001vrTYJ7F1-LJZxSyx_zCPaXdSRWnhqgC2vvAfviwSJ0BkU9Eu5ZYT2IP6DacudwXJpO_dVLqeWitEeGgcrFOaBEMSSK9FjET19tA6MOcUmb46_RMFCdCivDQrX23k_ixXC2dmbm-MjkE=" target="_blank">http://www.seasonal56.ca/untitled_1.htm</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Christmas       breakfast anyone? <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102875223693&amp;s=444&amp;e=001vrTYJ7F1-LJP3JLzWB0Z3wuBT5rZbBA5ZwG2kgR5IbvSswwSZ3Z17zuzhXxJ5Jro1Z5MFLWiijruvIqc1iX6qjQq72Sord0EcOHeWTp5D-aB4nKZkNMVfXS6XsLqjA4IOua91laZ0d40ewTfj5eFQ4AjYXtiQxMk" target="_blank">http://www.seasonal56.ca/christmas_take_home_breakfast.htm</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Bring       in the New Year with one of our special New Years menus!</p>
<p>Two seating for New Years</p>
<p><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102875223693&amp;s=444&amp;e=001vrTYJ7F1-LL5m1S1uwotADFXoNbJaxQPTT-_zmFaLRV4lGhkWXvIRNGH-EqpnrF0mXZktJz4YR2Usms-pIX0egaYKvA60zS8nkazkFu5AQ1jULWRUyBoBH9jtfhJluTqZOlqzqfNQPfydKkW4wslwQ==" target="_blank">http://www.seasonal56.ca/new_years_eve_2009.htm</a></p>
<p>Start the year off with a brunch buffet you won&#8217;t soon       forget! <a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102875223693&amp;s=444&amp;e=001vrTYJ7F1-LLV1jxR1yb8HR18jIdYfavOVV95FI3hHltIaFk9vC29JTv1puuMvkY-jk1KiwJuOGJi0WJlROtR56yQlZfX88OFE_rnOPNqUqRAlOUFDj1yG40p0eZUhv5BMaRb3Ay4dXnhfUQRKK3jcx4KH_-cT02I" target="_blank">http://www.seasonal56.ca/new_years_day_brunch_buffet.htm</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">For       Christmas catering and restaurant menus visit</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102875223693&amp;s=444&amp;e=001vrTYJ7F1-LJ6buZN2gjJrHbEUQ6ygAfb1Jcs8lQo8vKYiImu-_nZcP40slBVpuY9iyeKyQZY554WGcF_e4LiSmNtenHGP-C5GiM65inAOS2lMFOrvqU9YU3-RFoclz-a" target="_blank">www.theseasonalexperience.ca</a></strong></p>
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