Les Dames d’Escoffier International Partners with the Julia Child Foundation To Offer Six Unique Culinary Mentorship Experiences 2020 Legacy Awards — Call for Entries for Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) Culinary Mentorship Experiences. I’m so proud to be a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier BC and to let you know about another opportunity we have for women! How do we raise these funds? With events such as Summerdine, our Gala, and The Wine Umbrella’s Dames Wine project. Last year we hosted Stephanie Schrankel, Certified Sommelier, Seastar Restaurant, who was awarded the WINE AWARD from Okanagan Valley Wineries in British Columbia, Canada. She spent time with…
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Delicious Events In And Around Vancouver Happy New Year to all! January 6th seems like the real start to the new year here as it’s the first day my husband Michael is back to work and I’m home working all on my own. It’s now time to get serious about 2020 plans, as I want to make this a good really good year, as 2019 was a bit of an off one. I’m just about to head out the door to head to Cadence Cycle Studio, but I’m having some issues with my knee so I can’t jump into the…
Mark McEwan Insights On Food Trends for 2020 We’ve always been a fan of Mark McEwan and his approach to cooking and have several of his books, check them out here. He’s shared with us his insights on European inspired food trends to hit BC this 2020! Hello fondue! AND while we are a fan of foods from all around the world, just a note that we’re always very focused on what’s local and will be working to promote Food Day Canada, and Canadian food all day everyday all year long! You’ll also find out more about food trends and…
Nutrl Vodka Matched and Topped Up Donations Of Their Holiday Sweaters, Mittens and Onesies We’ve shared our love for Nutrl Vodka before here, and were able to more publicly announce our allegiance with this year’s holiday sweaters. Michael was happy to wear the sweater this season, but less happy to pose with it on, as usual attempting to dodge photos. The best Christmas gifts are the ones which keep giving long after the day is over, that’s why Goodridge&Williams Distilling, makers of NÜTRL Vodka would like to thank everyone who bought their ugly holiday gear this year. Their purchases helped…
Cold Brew Coffee Adds Depth To Cocktails Melitta Cold Brew Coffee is easy to whip up and can make a great drink on it’s own, but we’ve partnered with Melitta to bring you some cocktails that make getting caffeinated even better. There’s lots of great deals on Melitta Coffee at Amazon. Melitta Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate 60 grams of Melitta® fresh, ground coffee 500ml of cold water In a pitcher or jar, add 2/3 cup (60grams) of fresh, ground Melitta coffee to 16oz (500ml) of cold water. Stir until all the grounds are moistened. Cover and let rest in the…
Head To The PNE For The Last Days Of The Aurora Winter Festival The Aurora Winter Festival at the PNE closes for the 2019 season at 8pm on December 31st, giving you just a few more days to head down to the fair, feast on some of the unique eats offered, and frolic through the light displays. Check out their Date Night Deal this Friday, Two admissions, two Unlimited Ride & Slide Passes, and $10 in food/drink vouchers for just $60. *Come hungry* to Aurora Winter Festival and try some delicious bites from some of the vendors. We stopped in…
Floral Installations Created By Vancouver’s Top Florists We strolled the streets and were blown away by the creativity florists exhibited when creating these brilliant displays. Look out for the Fleurs de Villes Noel next year. We hope they’ll be back! Fleurs de Villes Noël was presented by National Bank and supported by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA). From December 6 – 15, eleven of Vancouver’s leading florists, including The Flower Factory, Garlands Florist, Niche Boutique Florals, Arbutus Florist and more paired with Alberni Street retailers and businesses to create twenty unique pop-up floral installations, creating a Floral Trail…
The Cultch Presents The Elbow Room Cafe If you ever went to the Elbow Room Cafe, you’d know that it wasn’t just the food that attracted it’s clientele. You had to pour your own coffee and water refills and wouldn’t even think of complaining or you’d be ostracized for life. Each year the Elbow Room Cafe returns and this year we finally made it to the show. The characters were bang on, I used to hang out with Bryan at the Hotel Georgia and it felt that it was he in the room, instead of the actor that played him.…
Dermalogica’s Latest Body Collection And Holiday Kits We’ve been testing out some of the newest Dermalogica products and are body is thanking us! I’ve been using the Precleanse, the Ultracalming cleanser, Daily Microfoliant and Super Sensitive Shield on the regular and now added a couple more items to my routine and am noticing my skin is less red and more radiant. I have rosacea, so it’s always a big struggle. Kelsey Montague Be Radiant Kit This limited-edition set contains 3 x Rapid Reveal Peel (0.1 oz) and BioLumin-C Serum (1 oz) and I’ve noticed brighter and firming skin after using…
Do Chay’s Delightful Takes on Vegetarian and Vegan Fare Michael and I ventured out for lunch last week, in the, once again, foul Vancouver weather, but it was well worth it as we discovered a delicious spot, Do Chay Saigon Vegetarian, that has opened this summer, at 1392 Kingsway. I was rather thirsty as I’d been overindulging lately, so the charcoal lemonade was exactly what I needed, and Michael took advantage of the craft beer list and ordered a local brew from Parallel 49 Brewing. The menu is broken down into three categories: street food, noodle bowls, and rice bowls.…
Whip Up Some Festive Cocktails With This Best Selling Vodka We’ve partnered with Grey Goose to bring you these festive cocktails to help you get through the holiday season. Check out their twist and reveal packaging holiday tin for a housewarming gift or just something special to look at on your shelf. GREY GOOSE® LA POIRE FLAVOURED VODKA SEASON’S CELEBRATIONS The perfect cold weather sip for any occasion 1 ½ parts GREY GOOSE® LA POIRE FLAVOURED VODKA 4 parts fresh apple juice 1/4 part maple syrup 1 lemon wedge Lemon and apples slices Garnish: Rosemary sprig and cinnamon Method: Add…
Give An Experience Gift And You’ll Be On The Nice List All Year We all have too many things, don’t we? This year you still have time to shop online and grab a gift certificate for a great experience gift. There’s everything from foodie gifts to wellness gifts and entertaining experiences. Here’s a few suggestions. Vancouver Food Tour Vancouver Food Tour has a 20% off sale until December 23rd! This is your opportunity to give the food lovers in your life a chance to tour with an experienced guide (like me!) and learn a few secrets about the food scene…
Recipe For A Winter Harvest Ratatouille We’ve partnered with Jackson Family Wines to bring you a recipe for Winter Harvest Ratatouille that pairs perfectly with the Siduri Russian River Pinot Noir. You’ll love this Pinot Noir as it’s full of earthy, spicy notes, bright cherries, cranberry and pomegranate. Flavours are similar, and it’s medium body with silky tannins and christmas spices on the finish. Great with duck and all sorts of pates! Ratatouille 3 red tomatoes 3 yellow tomatoes 2 turnips 2 large carrots 1 large beetroot 1 large eggplant 1 large green zucchini 1 large yellow zucchini 1 small…
Create A Better Home With These Smarter Home Gifts If you’re looking to help your loved ones make their home life better, we’ve got a few suggestions for you. Give them the gift of clean floors, clean air, more food storage or perhaps a visual smart home device. Here are the best gifts for a smarter home. Roomba i7+ Robot Vacuum with Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal Once you set up this tech savvy vacuum, you’ll never have to worry about who’s doing the vacuuming again! You can use Google Assistant or Alexa to operate the Roomba i7+ or use…
The Holiday Cocktail We stopped in at Hydra in The Exchange Hotel for a chat with bartender Sam Bawden. You can listen in below to the segment which aired on TSN1040. The Holiday 1.5 oz Cazadores Reposado .5 oz Martini Bitter 1 oz watermelon juice .5 oz Ginger Syrip .75 oz Lime juice Maldon salt/coconut sugar rum. Garnish with wedge of Watermelon. We also saw some of the items that were being sampled that day as a group of servers were training. We will definitely need to sample that saganaki!
Gifts for Food Lovers Global Television Noon News December 13 Here’s the list of items we will showcase on our Gift For Foodies segment on December 13, 2019 noon news on Global TV. Yeti Soft Cooler and Wine Tumblers The coolers from Yeti are all very durable, but we like the soft ones as they actually fit in the car when you’ve got a lot of other luggage! They’re made from rugged material and are built for extreme conditions. The material is waterproof and leakproof and come with backpack straps for easy trekking. The wine tumblers are durable and chip…
Dinner In The Grill Room At The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Before the holiday season gets in full swing, you’ve got a smidgen of time to escape up to Whistler and enjoy the festivities before hotel room prices spirals upward. If you’ve got just one night, we’ve got the agenda for you! First up, take the bus from the village to Vallea Lumina, a stunning winter walk through light-filled woods on Cougar Mountain, then head back and stroll amongst 5,000 strings of lights, enjoy Whistler’s Festival of Trees, and proceed onwards to the skating rink where you’ll work up an appetite…
Members of Les Dames d’Escoffier Weigh in on Culinary Trends For 2020 Did you know Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) gathers data from our international membership of over 2,400? Les Dames d’Escoffier is a worldwide philanthropic organization of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage, and hospitality and I’m a member. Members were asked about Culinary Trends including: International Food Trends, Restaurant Trends, Catering Trends, Retail Food Trends, Health and Lifestyle Trends, Beverage Trends and much more. This forecasts the most innovative trends in culinary and cultural landscape for the next year. The report focuses on international,…
Dames Wine Releases Dames Brut And Donates $20,000 to Les Dames d’Escoffier Winemaker Mireille Sauve launched the Dames Wine with a 2013 vintage, donating profits to benefit of Les Dames d’Escoffier British Columbia Chapter’s Scholarship Fund. On November 25th Sauve, the Dames 2019 president, presented a $20,000 cheque to the organization at the Annual General Meeting, bringing the running total of the donation from the Dames Wine to $37,000. Funds will go to scholarships to women in the wine industry, and we are so very thankful! More on the first release here. Following the first vintage of 2013 Dames Red,…
What To Do In Vancouver This Week It’s a tough week to decide what to allocate to this column, so stay tuned as we’ll have to add later! Here’s some of the Best Things To Do in Vancouver This Week. Empower Her 2019 – November 27 On Wednesday, November 27, 2019 WORTH Association will bring together women from recreation, tourism and hospitality for an evening of networking with an inspiring panel discussion. We’re sending our friend and fellow Les Dames d’Escoffier member Chef Karen Dar Woon to report on this one. TICKETS Empower Her aims to connect a community of leaders…
