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Ahhh September with its farmers’ markets overflowing with fresh produce. It’s traditionally the time when people gather over tables groaning with delicious food to give thanks for another year of Mother Nature’s bounty. For John Bishop, this time of year is like being a kid in a candy store “everything is at its peak – [...]

Hastings House Country House Hotel and Dining Room on Salt Spring Island is pleased to announce our guest chef program is returning for 2011—top BC chefs have been invited to prepare multiple-course dinners in the Hastings House kitchen, incorporating Salt Spring Island’s produce, seafood, and meats. Wine pairings featuring BC wines will be offered to [...]

An Evening To Benefit The Canadian Red Cross Take a group of compassionate chefs and talented bartenders, add a splash or two of Canada’s top entertainers and it’s a special evening of fundraising on behalf of those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan’s northern regions. Join Tojo-san as he brings together a culinary [...]

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – Sundays through Thursdays January 13 – February 10, 2011 WARM CRUSTED GOAT’S CHEESE winter greens, walnuts Dungeness Crab Cake crisp potato, fennel cream FRASER VALLEY LAMB root vegetables, red wine jus DEATH BY CHOCOLATE raspberry coulis $ 49 – Bishop’s, 2183 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver 604.738.2025   www.bishopsonline.com

Governor General and Jean-Daniel Lafond present the first Award in Celebration of the Nation’s Table Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond presented earlier today, for the first time, the Governor General’s Award in Celebration of the Nation’s Table during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Proposed in [...]

Hastings House Country House Hotel and Dining Room on Salt Spring Island is excited to introduce our new guest chef program—Chefs Across the Water. Designed to build connections among British Columbia’s fine dining establishments and to highlight the incredible bounty of the region’s produce, Chefs Across the Water invites distinguished BC chefs to participate in [...]

This September, renowned chef and local restaurateur John Bishop is embarking on a 16-day historical, cultural and culinary tour of Turkey and invites other passionate foodies and travel junkies to join him for this experience of a lifetime. In addition to learning how to cook regional delicacies and sharing meals with expert local chefs, perhaps [...]

This week on The Good Life head to Kits to check out happenings at Mon Bella (perfect stop for before or after fireworks), try some Unoaked Chardonnay from Desert Hills and check out events to keep your mind off the heat. Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz [...]