What’s Good This Week in and around Vancouver
So strange to believe we are half way through August and most of the way through summer! What’s up this week? There’s rum, garlic, cheese rolling and more. AND Will we see you at Diner En Blanc?
The Cascade Room Presents the Main Street Cup, August 16
The Cascade Room and Mount Gay Rum present the inaugural Main Street Cup Cocktail Challenge on Tuesday, August 16th. Taking place at The Cascade Room, the concept is simple: bartenders from various Main Street-based bars and restaurants will create an innovative cocktail using Mount Gay Eclipse Rum and vie for a pair of coveted “Mount Gay Red Jackets.”
In addition to The Cascade Room, the following Main Street-based bars and restaurants will compete in the challenge: Caffé Barney; El Camino’s; The Five Point; The Nomad; The Reef, and possibly more.
Main Street Cup, Tuesday, August 16, 6 pm
The Cascade Room 2616 Main Street thecascade.ca
Value Village – I Give a Sh!rt Event August 17, 2016
On Wednesday, August 17, 2016, 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. at the Vancouver Aquarium Rethink Clothing Exhibit. See the Rethink Reuse Website for interesting stats/trends on the impact of clothing on the environment.
Diner En Blanc
Dying to know where this will be!!!! At the last minute, the secret location is revealed to thousands of friends who have all been patiently waiting to learn where “Dîner en Blanc” will take place. Thousands of people, dressed all in white, and conducting themselves with the greatest decorum, elegance, and etiquette, all meet for a mass “chic picnic” in a public space. Sold out.
Metro Vancouver Garlic Festival August 21
Culinary Fare. Fresh Local Garlic. Farmers Market. Family Fun.
Highlights for festival goers include:
- Family friendly fare from 12 local restaurants
- An expanded farmers & garlic market
- Live music
- Cooking demonstrations for the whole family
- A “kid’s zone” with tons of fun food and farm-themed activities
August 21rd 10am – 3pm Terra Nova Rural Park Rain or Shine
All proceeds from the festival go to supporting The Sharing Farm in our mission to grow fresh healthy produce for families in need. More information.
Great Canadian Cheese Festival August 20
Wheeling back in to Whistler on August 20th, the Great Canadian Cheese Rolling Festival is set to celebrate the ninth installment of this fun-hearted, cheese-chasing extravaganza.
Dairy Farmers of Canada with B.C. local and Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise Executive Chef Ned Bell to cultivate and share recipes showcasing Canadian cheeses, inspired by the Festival.
Now in its ninth year, the Festival will see costume-clad, cheese-loving Canadians chasing an 11-pound wheel of British Columbia-produced Aged Farmhouse Cheddar cheese down the slopes of Blackcomb Mountain. The first male and female contestant to cross the finish line will be rewarded with one of the coveted wheels of Canadian cheese and two Whistler Blackcomb season ski passes.
Lentil Zucchini Risotto
Zucchini Pesto:
Risotto:
Zucchini Pesto:
In a food processor, combine zucchini, cheese, nuts, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper; process until smooth but not a complete puree for texture.
Risotto:
In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a simmer; keep warm.
In a large shallow pot or deep skillet, melt 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the butter over medium heat; sauté shallot for 1 minute. Stir in rice and salt; sauté for 1 minute. Add wine and cook until absorbed.
Add ½ cup (125 mL) of the broth, stirring until most is absorbed. Add more broth, ½ cup (125 mL) at a time, stirring until broth is absorbed before making the next addition, until you have added a total of 3 cups (750 mL) of broth.
Stir in lentils and continue to add remaining broth, ½ cup (125 mL) at a time. Simmer, stirring until rice is tender and creamy and slightly firm to the bite, adding additional broth or water if necessary. Season to taste with salt.
Stir in yellow zucchini and cook stirring until heated through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in half ½ cup (125 mL) of the cheese, half of the chives and remaining butter. Serve with Zucchini Pesto and sprinkled with remaining cheese and chives.
