Event and Happenings in Vancouver this week Today is supposedly the most depressing day of the year according to news reports and a survey that landed in my inbox. While this may just be “marketing”, this time of year can be tough, and I am sensing this in myself and those around me as this…
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Hand Crafted Spirits on Talk 1410 – Healthy Cocktails at The Keefer
Amber Bruce Mixes Up Some Magic In Chinatown at The Keefer If you been following the Hand Crafted Spirits Show, you may have caught a few segments where Joe Leary and I search for tasty cocktails on TSN1410. Since it was the New Year, and health is usually one of the resolutions many make, this week I…
Bocuse d’Or Fundraiser – Wishing Chef James Olberg Well On His Journey
BC Chefs Band Together For Canadian Chef in Bocuse d’Or Fundraiser Created in 1987 by Mater Chef Paul Bocuse, the Bocuse d’Or culinary competition is now in it’s 30 year. Twenty-four of the most promising chefs in the world go through two days of intense competition and give their very best to secure a top spot. Intense…
2017 Acura MDX – Safety, Room and Performance
Taking the Acura MDX for a Spin or Two! We drove our fair share of cars last year, sometimes just about town, but usually on one of our frequent road trips, and we certainly found a few favourites. Our number one was the Acura MDX, both around the city and on the highways; it was…
What’s Good This Week in Vancouver Version 2017.0
What to do in Vancouver this week of January 2017 Is it just me or does it seem like the new year really starts in the second week of January? Last week wasn’t bad, it’s not like I ate a dozen donuts in one seating, I actually had some great gal pal time and even…
German Night – Passion For Pork – Kassler Pork and Cabbage
Kassler Pork with Cabbage, Onions and Apple Whenever I drive out anywhere near Pitt Meadows, I stop at Hopcott Meats and grab a bag or two of groceries. They’ve got a section in the freezer of sale items, it’s a good way to save a little money and pick up some cuts or meats you…
The Naramata Inn Welcomes Ambrosia Restaurant and Lounge by Chef Victor Bongo
Chef Victor Bongo to Take on The Food Program at The Naramata Inn It may not be wine touring season quite yet, but it’s just around the corner, and each year there’s a few more spots to both wine taste and dine at. For one, we’ve just heard there’s going to be a new face behind…
Safety First for 2017 – Winter Tire Testing With Kal Tire
Winter Tire Testing Proves Vancouver Road Conditions Call For More Than All Seasons This Year Sometimes we talk food, sometimes, wine and sometimes cars and driving. Since we opted out of owning a car, we’ve had the opportunity to drive all sorts of different models and compare everything from seat comfort to the effectiveness of…
Fitness Fridays – On Cloudflyer Runners
Taking Cloudflyer Runners For a Run I’ve been running on and off for years and gone through my fair share of running shoes. This fall I decided to hit the pavement once again and, while visiting Kelowna, I went to the always trust-worthy athletic store, Fresh Air Experience for a new pair of runners. No matter what…
Food Trends and Hopes for Vancouver in 2017
Food Trending in the Direction of Sustainability What do I wish for in 2017? Sure, I’d like to see more wild game on menus, fewer macarons, and more great casual dining with a focus on local, but food security for all would be my real number one wish. We can move closer to food for…
What’s Good This Week – The Last One of 2016
How’s the season going for you? If you are like us we’ve been pretty darn busy, but now that the family visits are over and we’re settled in doing home things like making soup with our ham bones, we’ll need to get out and try a few more festive things before the year ends….
Les Dames D’Escoffier – Holiday Suggestions Part Three
Les Dames d’Escoffier Dish on Holiday Gifts Les Dames d’Escoffier‘s BC chapter members have many holiday suggestions for both consuming and giving. Click here for part one, here for part two and continue reading for part three! Dame Mary Mackay – Terra Breads Dame Mackay owns Terra Breads and we always stop in for the Pannetone,…
Les Dames d’Escoffier – Holiday Suggestions Part Two
Les Dames d’Escoffier Dish on Holiday Gifts Earlier this week I wrote a little about Les Dames d’Escoffier and what some of our Dames suggested for holiday gifts. Click here for part one, and continue reading for part 2! Dame Mireille Sauve – Dames Wines Earlier this year Dame Mireille Sauve led a fundraising initiative for Les…
#Contest Closed Giveaway – Family Pass for the Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park rings in the holiday season with a brand new twinkling feature! Congratulations Marie! Until January 8th you can head to the Canyon Lights to check out the new light feature this year, ‘Fireflies’. Fireflies is an interactive lighting display in the rainforest. Using magic flashlights, guests can…
Holiday Sips From Near and Far
What to Sip this Holiday Season? Some Bubble, Grenache, Syrah or Nero D’Avola perhaps? We lined up and tasted a few more wines over the last little while and thought we’d share a few of our thoughts on these beauties because we are so very generous and you should have these on your to taste…
White Willow Gift Boxes
Give the Gift that Keeps Giving – White Willow Gift Boxes Looking for that perfect last minute gift for someone that has everything? Head to https://whitewillowbox.com/gifts and purchase a gift certificate that you can immediately print and pop into a Christmas card, and voila, you are a hero! White Willow boxes are full of things that…
Les Dames d’Escoffier BC – Holiday Suggestions – Part One
Les Dames d’Escoffier Members Suggest Some Holiday Gifts I am proud to say I am a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, and I am honoured to be included in this group of strong and accomplished women. Les Dames d’Escoffier is a world-wide organizaion and can be decribed formally as “A leadership culinary organization composed of women who…
Escape to Victoria – Christmas in Victoria with the Magnolia Hotel and Helijet
Magnolia Hotel Celebrates the Holidays with a Festive Trail It couldn’t be easier to get over to the Island with Helijet, and that’s exactly what you should do to capture Victoria’s holiday magic this December. With over a dozen flights a day, right from downtown Vancouver, you are easily on your way on your holiday…
#ContestClosed Brockmann’s Chocolate Celebrates 30 Years Chocolate Giveaway
Brockmann’s Chocolate – Making Chocolate in Canada for 30 Years Contest now closed! CONGRATS TO LIESA! I’ve been working with Brockmann’s Chocolate to spread the chocolate love and to let you all know that they’re a local, family-run company that’s been making chocolate in Canada for the past 30 years. We have a giveaway for…
Hand Crafted Spirits On TSN1410 – The Emerald And A Brandy Alexander
Rachel Zottenberg’s Brandy Alexander at The Emerald Supper Club If you been following the Hand Crafted Spirits Show, you may have caught a few segments where Joe Leary and I search for tasty cocktails on TSN1410. This week we were off for some house-made Kahlua as we catch up with Rachel Zottenberg at The Emerald Super Club….
