My pal and owner of Well Seasoned in Langley, Angie Quaale has always been a contributing member of the community and now she is running for office. She can’t do it with her piggy bank alone, so why not have some fun, golf and enjoy some pork to help a woman in the know get some key funds…
Month: July 2014
Caskapalooza
Held in Olympic Village at Craft on Tuesday, August 12 Sample cask conditioned ales and celebrate the art that goes into making great beer. A great selection of casks from our good friends across British Columbia and Alberta. Tickets are $25 + tax and will include: – 12 x 4oz. tasters – a donation will go…
Tree Brewing Red Wood Wine Barrel Aged Ale
What? Wine and beer? Well sort of. This lovely ale arrived in it’s pretty package and I was excited to get it chilled and sample. The Kelowna Brewery sourced some local wine barrels and then aged there Hop Head IPA within them. It’s amber in colour and has aromas of toasty oak, citrus notes, toffee,…
Chef Alastair Porteous is creating the “Flavours of Sinaloa” next week in Gastown
Mazatlan chef teaming up with Big Lou’s and Gringo for pop-up dinner events Big Lou’s Butcher Shop and Gringo are pleased to welcome good friend and superb chef Alastair Porteous to Vancouver for a series of special Mexican dining events. A chef for 25 years, Alastair has been based in Mazatlan for the last 8…
Taste Tulalip
Award Winning Wine and Food Weekend Offers Advance Purchase Through Ticketmaster Tulalip, Washington — “Buy early; get in,” says Tulalip Resort Casino President/COO Ken Kettler. He is referring to the line of disappointed Taste of Tulalip fans that were unable to enjoy the award-winning November weekend of wine, food and tradition, as the 2013 event…
Whole Foods Bulk Food Sale TODAY
Whole Foods shoppers can enjoy 25% off all bulk items on July 18, 2014. Top 5 reasons to shop bulk bins They’re Green – reusable containers and minimal packaging means nothing goes to waste and you only pay for what you want—passing savings on to shoppers! They’re Cost Effective – You only get what you need and what…
Bluebery Fest at UBC
Be sure to get out to UBC from July 23 to 25 for the Blueberry Festival held from 9am to 1pm at the newly renovated UBC Bookstore plaza. Schedule of Events Daily from 9 to 1 Pancake breakfast, blintzes Blueberry baked goods Chef Demo 12 to 1 with Chef Steve Golob (Wed) and introducing Executive…
Mayan Cooking Class at UBC Farm
Members of the Maya in Exile Garden at the UBC Farm invite you to a traditional cooking workshop. Help prepare (and eat!) four dishes: Bledo con frijol (beans with amaranth leaf), tortillas de maiz (corn tortillas), ensalada tradicional(traditional salad), kelite frito con queso envuelto en tortilla (lambs quarters cooked with cheese wrapped in tortillas) and café tradicional (Mayan coffee). Date: Saturday July 19th, 2014 Place:…
Fjallraven Guide to Day Hiking
With summer in full swing, Swedish outdoor brand, Fjällräven, is bringing together Vancouver’s outdoor enthusiasts on Wednesday, July 30th to get better acquainted with one of our city’s favourite past times – day hiking! Hosted by outdoor enthusiasts Karl Woll (OutdoorVancouver.ca)and Jeff Pelletier (jeffpelletier.com), this event will arm you with top tips to get the most out…
Urban Digs Shindig
Urban Digs is having a party at the farm on Sunday to celebrate summer & the launch of the FarmCity Fresh Cart which officially hit the streets last week. Drop by any time between 4-10. Your $10 admission includes one free drink (beer or organic fruit soda), music & a tour of the farm. Re-up BBQ…
Summerdine Les Dames d’Escoffier
Join us on Wednesday, August 6th A “Summerdine” around from Les Dames d’Escoffier. Be part of an experience as a garden themed, single night, summer culinary event offers dozens of top (and some impossible to get into) restaurants across the province in a unique annual dining event. It’s a garden theme on the same night,…
Brunching at West Oak
There’s ladies that lunch and couples that brunch and I am a full patch member of both groups. On the weekends we have taken up the brunch ritual of late on what I call #brunchquest. We head out on our bikes or hop on the bus on less stellar days and spend some time over…
Lise Watier Bronzer
I’ve been fooling around with my make up lately and have actually found some great bronzer and blush all in one and a video that taught me how to use it. The bronzer is from one of my favourite make up brands, Lise Watier. I love their collections from the packaging right down to the…
Nacho Average Food Truck
I am so very fond of nachos. I love lots of cheese, guac, salsa, sour cream, the works. It’s not often that I do indulge, but when the craving does get out of hand I just do it. I’ve got teenage memories of The Keg Nachos with their layers of refried beans, and the fact…
After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium
On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 6:30 to 10 p.m head to the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park – 845 Avison Way for After Hours Cost: $25 for non-members; $18 for members (prices include tax) For more information and to purchase tickets: vanaqua.org/afterhours Contact Information: Vancouver Aquarium at 604-659-3400 Details: Come celebrate our biggest expansion ever at…
The Women of Top Chef Canada (season 4)
On August 23, 2014 Tickets here Last season Food Network Canada pitted the women against the men in Top Chef Canada, what did you think of the controversial direction they went in promoting the show? Join the women of Top Chef Canada, season 4, and find out what they thought. Mingle with all seven of…
Main Street Farmer’s Market Berry Festival
TODAY! You’re invited to come celebrate the bountiful berry harvest on July 16th at the Main St. Station Farmers Market! Enter our BC Berry Pie Competition, stop by a jam demo and check out the kids activities.BC Berry Pie Competition and we are judging! Vancouver’s best berry pie baker will be crowned! Entry forms available at…
BC Blueberries At Krause Berry Farms
British Columbia has more than 800 blueberry farms and the blueberries are already coming in for the season. You’ve still got some time to grab a box and try out all sorts of recipes from smoothies to pies as the crop will come in until near the end of September. This year the growing conditions…
The Fish Shack pops-up on the North Shore in honour of Harmony Arts Festival, August 1 – 10
THE GLOWBAL COLLECTION will present a Fish Shack pop-up restaurant in West Vancouver as part of this year’s Harmony Arts Festival line-up. The festival is the North Shore’s premier summer celebration of music, performances, visual and culinary arts, and takes place August 1 to 10 in West Vancouver along the waterfront on Argyle Avenue, from…
The Perfect Match Wine and Food
On August 29, 2014 learn the magic of perfect food and wine pairings your dinners into decadent experiences. Join Chef David Robertson at The Dirty Apron Cooking School and house wine for a class that will demystify the art of harmonizing flavours and uncovering what makes for a perfect match. On the menu: Warm Lemon-Chive Goat Cheese & Ratatouille Salad Smoked Sablefish with…
