It’s just about that time! Craft beer appreciation is growing and what better way to celebrate than with 10 days of events focused on the craft beer community. Thousands of beer enthusiasts from around the world take part in Vancouver Craft Beer Week, which celebrates fine beer and extraordinary flavours, and will be held in Vancouver…
Month: May 2015
MERCATO at the Italian Cultural Centre
Starting Friday, May 15th from 3pm-7pm it’s the start of this season’s MERCATO at the Italian Cultural Centre! Our Farmer’s Market with Italian flavour will host 40+ local farmers and artisans, feature freshly made Italian food by Il Centro’s Chef Nevada, live Italian music, fun activities for children at the Kids Korner, a raffle to win a…
Cirque du Soleil is returning to Vancouver with Varekai
Cirque du Soleil is returning to Vancouver with a five-day engagement of Varekai, a captivating forest at the summit of a volcano inhabited by whimsical and enchanted creatures, at the Pacific Coliseum from May 20, 2015 to May 24, 2015. www.cirquedusoleil.com/varekai. Ticket prices range from $40 – $125 (subject to change). Synopsis Deep within a forest, at…
Chocolate Avocado Peanut Butter Banana Pudding – They’re Not Just For Guac
Our avocado adventures in the kitchen continue and we’ve discovered that they are also AWESOME as a substitute for some of the less healthy fats when crafting tasty chilled desserts. When you use Avocados from Mexico you will increase the nutritional value of your sweet treat by contributing nearly 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (plant compounds that promote good…
The Queen Declares “Let them Eat Scones”
Our pal and fellow food writer, Tara Lee, has come out with some very tasty sounding baked goods and is debuting The Scone Queen at Baker’s Market, May 24, June 7 & 14. At the Market, they’ll be three different kinds of scones: Cardamom and currant White chocolate and dried sour cherry Aged cheddar and chive (sweet…
New Zealand Wine Tasting May 14, 2015
In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of pure discovery. Join a variety of premium New Zealand wineries with over 90 wines at our exclusive annual tasting. Meet the representatives, taste their exceptional wines, and make our discoveries your own. Food Stations offering small samplings will be provided to enhance your New…
Whitewater Cooks with Passion
As an addict of cookbooks, and an owner of many, I was eager to get my hands on the newest Whitewater Cooks with Passion Cookbook, the fourth in the serious. This book is indeed filled with passionate recipes, and just flipping through the pages reignited my own cooking passion. I’ve whipped up many of the easy…
15 Steps to Emergency Preparedness – How to Build Your Emergency Food Stocks
St. John Ambulance is urging Vancouverites to take safety into their own hands and get emergency ready with the launch of their dedicated emergency preparedness blog, 15 Easy Steps to Emergency Preparedness at EmergencyReady.ca. We are sharing this article on how to prepare for an emergency with and how to stock up on non-perishable food items so…
The Fourth Annual VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL TEQUILA EXPO
Well, well, well, the LA Times just reported “According to a 2014 study by the American Chemical Society (ACS), sugars found in the plant that makes tequila could lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes, and help obese people lose weight, researchers say. According to the study, Agavins, a natural form of…
Vancouver Foodster Tasting Plates New West
Vancouver Foodster is at it again with a tour of restaurants and in the Downtown, Queensborough and Sapperton neighborhoods in New Westminster. This tasting extravaganza goes from 6pm until 10pm and is presented by Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up Tasting Plates for guests to enjoy and you will have a chance to visit many…
CONTEST CLOSED Mother’s Day Giveaway Optimera Formula Facial Creams worth $188+
CONGRATS to Rebekkah! In honour of Mother’s Day we are giving away a set of Optimera 24-Hour Skincare Set ($188), featuring the Age-Defying Day Cream and Age-Defying Night Cream. Start by applying the moisturizing day cream for a youthful, radiant glow all day long. After a long day, instead of applying multiple products, cleanse your face…
Vaneats.ca Offers Up Meal Deal For Mosaic
Have you been into the Hyatt Regency Hotel Vancouver of late? There are actually two great spots to dine, the more casual GRAIN in the hotel lobby and Mosaic Restaurant, merely an escalator ride away. Mosaic flies under the radar, but I’ve had some amazing meals there over the years, prepared by a number of different…
Vancouver and Kelowna GARAGISTE Wine Parties
JOIN THE GARAGISTE WINE PARTY! In 2015 the coolest winemakers are hitting are the road! Festivals scheduled in Vancouver & Kelowna! After the huge success of their inaugural SOLD OUT Festival last September at Meyer Family Vineyards in Okanagan Falls, Garagiste North has planned two Festivals this year! The first of its kind in Canada, ‘Garagiste North’ (The…
Mother’s Day Gifts Take Two
Well, I dished on some good foodie gifts, but I thought I needed to do one more guide on what to give Mom’s to help them escape from the kitchen as well, just in case your Mom should want to! Jeweliette Jewelry double sided Pearl Earings! Modeled here by one of our fav stylists, Nadia Albano. Love…
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Avocado and Tilapia Fish Tacos
Today we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo here with perhaps a margarita or two, some fish tacos and of course Avocados from Mexico are in the mix. They are on sale at IGA at the moment for 99 cents as a bonus, and you’ll find this Ocean Wise Tilapia we use there too! While many think…
Mothers Day Gifts For Food Loving Moms
It’s time to treat your Mama right this mother’s day. While you may not want her to spend any time in the kitchen on that special day, she’s certainly going to want to get in their quickly once you give her one of these amazing foodie gifts. From the top left to right: 1) All-Clad…
YEW Celebrates the City’s Vibrant Food & Wine Culture with Intimate “Six Sommelier Collaboration Dinner ”on May 20
YEW seafood + bar Wine Director, Emily Walker is bringing together six of the city’s most talented sommeliers to do what they do best – pair amazing wines with exceptional cuisine to the delight of our guests. Throughout the evening guests will experience a variety of wine regions, styles and expressions – expertly and personally…
Hester Creek Winery Dinner French Table May 5, 2015
Join the French Table and Hester Creek Estate Winery from the beautiful Golden Mile Bench. The price for the menu is $125.00 including tax but not service. Tuesday May 5th, 2015 Hester Creek Estate Winery Reception from 6:00 to 6:30pm with Hester Creek Pinot Blanc Dinner at 6.30 MENU Trebbiano – New Vintage: Smoked ahi tuna tartar, avocado sesame salsa,…
Miku Restaurant introduces modern take on traditional Japanese Kaiseki
Miku is not only delicious, but also artistic. Thenew Japanese multi-course dining at Coal Harbour’s Miku Restaurant (70-200 Granville Street, Granville Square) introduces three Kaiseki-inspired menus. Considered an art form, Kaiseki combines meticulous preparation, beautiful presentation, and an air of mystery in one memorable meal. Balancing taste, texture and appearance, Miku’s three Kaiseki options, Shokai ($68),…
Notturno Launches New Food And Cocktail Menus
Some delicious news from Notturno in gastown! On Friday, May 1 Notturno be launching our new food and cocktail menus. New additions include the introduction of The Long Board – a daily assortment of terrines, pates, seafood and other delicious treats, as well as an homage to spring – Risotto Milanese with onion cream and ramp butter….
