Vancouver Chefs Compete for the Curry Cup After two years the Curry Cup is back at Heritage Hall in Vancouver to heat things up before Spring fully arrives. Presented by Chefs’ Table Society of BC and the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area, this friendly competition brings eight chefs together for one night of curry education, competition, and comradery. Photos…
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Okanagan Falls/Skaha Lake Winery Association Wine Festival
New BC Releases Featured at Upcoming Heart of Wine Country™ Tasting Premium wines from a selection of BC’s best wineries will be in the spotlight at an upcoming event devoted to the wines of the Okanagan Falls/Skaha Lake Winery Association. The Heart of Wine Country™ Spring Release takes place Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Vancouver’s…
The Stock Room brings unpretentious cocktail excellence to a spirited Yaletown hideaway
Yaletown hideaway The Stock Room to Showcase Fruit Forward Cocktails Sometimes the best things you find are the ones you have to search for, and The Stock Room promises to be an experience well worth the hunt. Tucked behind Hundy Burger with no visible street signage, it will blend unpretentious cocktail excellence with décor that…
Best Waffle Recipes for International Waffle Day
Best Waffle Recipes for those wanting to get serious about their waffle making! It’s International waffle day and we’ve got the best waffle recipes for you so you can impress all the brunch lovers in your house! Recipes courtesy of Bottomless Brunch UK! Red Velvet Waffles Red velvet lovers must try this delicious waffle recipe…
Burt’s Bees Self-Love Moments
Burt’s Bees Beauty Powered by Nature The newest crop of nourishing beauty products from Burt’s Bees includes the new Sensitive Solutions skincare line that’s even safe for those with eczema, several balms to treat and tint your lips and brow gels, waterproof mascara, luminizing highlighters and soothing face balms. Shop Burt’s Bees Since I’ve been…
Vancouver Cocktail Week
Vancouver Cocktail Week – Presented by The Alchemist magazine The countdown is on! Within a few short weeks, we can all raise a glass to Vancouver’s first-ever cocktail week. Get your tickets before they sell out! From March 6 to 10, 2022, Vancouver Cocktail Week presented by The Alchemist magazine will celebrate the excellence of…
Valentine’s Day Picks for Lovers
A Couple Valentine’s Day Suggestions for Food Lovers I love Valentine’s Day, my husband, and others, may not appreciate this day as they’re in the “it’s so commercialized!” camp and that’s fine with me. But growing up I had the good fortune to have a mother who celebrated everything (Suzanne Anderton btw check out her…
Qualicum Beach
Vacationing in Qualicum Beach I’m fortunate to visit Qualicum Beach at least a few times a year as my in-laws live there and graciously open their home to us. This summer we visited in July when the weather was warm and glorious, farmers markets in full swing, and beaches sunny and sandy, and we recently…
What’s Good This Week January 17th Edition
January To Do’s Around Vancouver While we wait to hear what the next wave of this pandemic will bring, there is still some safe fun to be had. We did some Dine Out Vancouver last week and are planning on venturing out a few more times more, but cooking at home is really appealing for…
What’s Good This Week January 3rd Editon
Some fun stuff to check out this week The first week of the new year is here and we’re not sure whether to crawl up into a ball and avoid the world or get out and enjoy it while we still have our freedom. Nevertheless, the clock keeps ticking and we’re hoping for the best….
Dine Out Vancouver Festival
The 20th Anniversary of Dine Out Vancouver Festival from January 14 – 31, celebrates the flavour, innovation, and resilience of Vancouver’s restaurant industry The dates are now set for the 20th anniversary of Dine Out Vancouver Festival, and the feasting and fêting promise to be epic. Canada’s largest food and drink event — taking place…
Best Cookbooks of 2021
Rounding Up the Best Cookbooks of 2021 This was certainly a stellar year for cookbooks and narrowing down the list to the Best Cookbooks of 2021 was an extremely challenging task. So many great ones made their debut, but here are more than a few that are worthy of a spot on your shelf, in…
Jerk Roast Turkey Crown
Jerk Roast Turkey Crown There’s a lot to love about the new PC® Butter-Infused Stuffed Turkey Crown – it cooks quicker than a whole bird and is easier to slice, just to name a few perks. Need another reason to add it to your cart? Feast your eyes on this incredible spiced-up turkey twist, the Jerk…
Summer Fresh Easy Appetizers
Summer Fresh Makes Entertaining Easy No, I am not talking about Summer Entertaining just a day after Winter Solstice, but I am instead speaking of Summer Fresh Dips. I tried their hummus, Pecorino Dip (my favourite), Artichoke and Asiago, Baba Ghanouj and Roasted Red Pepper and they are seriously full of flavour and a perfect…
Best Holiday Wines from Jak’s and SPUD
Our Best Holiday Wines for the 2021 Holiday Season This year is the year we’re back to entertaining outside our bubble and we’re moving along gleefully, with caution! We’ve put together our suggestions for the Best Holiday Wines this year available at Jak’s and on SPUD! Happy holidays and stay safe. Best Holiday Liquor here….
Kalbi Short Rib Ssam with Sesame Pickles
Kalbi Short Rib Ssam with Sesame Pickles Ssam – which means “wrapped” – in a Korean family-style meal of meat served in lettuce leaves with rice and a slew of condiments. Here, PC® Test Kitchen Chef Diana Colman swapped out the pork for tender, saucy PC® Kalbi Beef Short Ribs, which are conveniently pre-seasoned and ready to cook. Try…
Peppermint Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbreads
Peppermint Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbreads by Chef Josh Gale Chef Josh Gale’s Peppermint Chocolate Dipped Hazelnut Shortbread cookies are a holiday favourite for Canadians young and old. Get the whole family involved in dipping these delicious cookies in chocolate and rolling them in crushed candy cane for a festive finishing touch. Prep time: 15 minutes…
Fleischmann’s Launches BakeGood.ca
Fleischmann’s Launches BakeGood.ca, a Social and Educational Online Community for Canadian Bakers of All Skill Levels BakeGood.ca is an interactive, all-in-one community featuring video tutorials, discussion forums, recipes and more — just in time for holiday baking Fleischmann’s, a trusted brand in baking for over 150 years, has today launched BakeGood.ca, a new online hub…
What’s Good This Week November 22 Edition
What we’re into this week We hope everyone is doing as best as can be expected right now. It is indeed a difficult time for all and we are being tested once again. Thoughts are with all of those whose homes, land and livelihoods are being affected. Climate change is very real and we’re going…
Rebecca Coleman Demystifies Vegan Baking
Vegan Baking Made Easy, 60 Foolproof, Plant-Based Recipes Rebecca Coleman, a Vancouver-Based food blogger, loves nothing more than baking for her friends and family. She’s recently released Vegan Baking Made Easy, 60 Foolproof, Plant-Based Recipes. Vegan Baking Made Easy is currently available on Amazon! Purchase Now We caught up with her to learn a little…
