This is an event we look forward to every year. Catch up with local breweries, wineries, restaurants and artisans. FarmFolk CityFolk (FFCF) is proud to announce that the 21st Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields will be returning to the beautiful UBC Farm on Sunday September 13, 2015. The event will run from 1 p.m….
Month: September 2015
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway 2 tics $300+ Shall We Dance at Scotiabank
Shall We Dance is coming to the Scotiabank Dance Centre and you’re invited! Experience The Dance Centre like never before at Shall We Dance, a fundraiser supporting Vancouver’s dance talent and The Scotiabank Dance Centre, Canada’s flagship dance facility, on Saturday, September 12. We have a 2 tickets to giveaway! Embark on a vibrant journey of…
Kwantlen St. Farmers Market Sneak-peek Sept 8
Kwantlen St. Farmers Market launches in Spring 2016. Catch a peak at Kwantlem Polytech in Richmond this Tuesday. We’ll be checking this out on Tuesday and hope to see you there! Open to the public and FREE! Not just another farmers market, the Kwantlen St. Market promises to entice the entire community. On Tuesday, September…
Kamloops Wine Country – Vitamin Daily
We visited Kamloops Wine Country and reported our adventures on Vitamin Daily and the story got picked up by the Huffington Post. Once home to fur traders, gold miners and infamous train robber Billy Miner, Kamloops, B.C., now boasts lush farms, a stunning riverfront and the recently created Kamloops Wine Trail. Not one to miss out…
Alligga Flaxseed Oil – Cooking with Chef Alana Peckham
If you are looking for a natural cooking oil that is also great for salad dressing and dips, Alligga’s flaxeed oil is for you! Alligga flaxeed oil is filtered with no additional chemicals, additives or preservatives and is packed with Omega 3’s. It’s high smoke point means you can fry without fear of easily burning, and…
Top Drop Vancouver Focuses on Handcrafted Wines, Brews and Ciders
Some fantastic wines and wineries in town for this two day event! Top Drop Vancouver continues its focus on sustainably-farmed, handcrafted wines offering a distinct sense of place, without heavy-handed winemaking trickery to get in the way. While honest wines are the centrepiece of Top Drop, the group of restaurant and wine industry professionals behind the event believe craft beer,…
Top Drop Vancouver Edible Canada Dinner
Top Drop Vancouver is a unique, two-day consumer and trade event, bringing together international, terroir-focused wineries, craft breweries, cideries, gastronomy & more. Edible Canada will be hosting a dinner of our own designed to showcase the amazing featured wines. The focus for Top Drop is on terroir-influenced, handcrafted wines, and the people behind them. This event is about the…
The American Bar at The Savoy Hotel pops up in Vancouver on Tuesday
The American Bar at The Savoy Hotel in London is one of the most iconic hotel bars in the world. Founded at the turn of the 20th century and named for the “American” drink style, now known as the cocktail, it’s no surprise that The American Bar has been vital part of the development of…
Barilla Pasta Giveaway Cookbooks, Cups, Apron and Salad in a Jar
To celebrate the kids going back to school we’ve got a Barilla Pasta Giveaway and some recipes for salads in a jar for you! You’ll win Barilla pasta, Barilla branded apron and measuring cups and a David Rocco cookbook! WOO HOO! This is truly my fav pasta as it cooks up perfectly. Stick exactly to the…
Cookbook – Grilling with House of Q
BBQ season is all year round in Vancouver, so pick up Grilling with House of Q and continue on grilling! The secret to good barbecue is a the proper grilling temperature, some great meat and Brian Misko’s new book “Grilling With House of Q”. For good measure a set of his sauces and rubs doesn’t…
PNE Fun Eats at the 2015 Fair
Check out the new concerts, shows, attractions and PNE Fun Eats at The Fair! We’re heading to the PNE this weekend, and not sure what we’ll eat. Fortunately we’ve got a few tips from our friends and the number one item according to Sean Neild of Flavour Town Adventures is the Fat Elvis Sandwich. Check out his review…
Discover Comox at the BC Shellfish Festival
Where’s your happy place? I always feel like I’m in a pretty damn happy place when I’m on Vancouver Island. While I love the Mainland, road trips to the Island feel like a true escape and I can actually sense the pace of my thoughts slowing down. Whether I’m roaming the streets of Victoria, the hills of…
The 2015 Honda Fit – It’s a Fit for me!
I’ve been testing out cars again, and I don’t think I’ll stop, even if I have found one that I love! I have to say this Honda Fit’s colour was really what I was initially and fully excited about. This particular ride is bright YELLOW, although, of course, it comes in less prominent colours, but…
Edible Canada Derke Dammann Dinner
TONIGHT only! A few tickets left for Edible Canada Derke Dammann Dinner Derek Dammann grew up on Vancouver Island, in the small town of Campbell River. After working his way through a series of Victoria restaurants, Derek took a leap forward in his career when he made the decision to travel to England to look for…
