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 of many of the PNE items here. Guess we better put that on our list! ROCKY POINT ICE CREAM – Fat Elvis A stuffed sweet brioche bun with chocolate ice cream, local strawberry jam, crunchy peanut sauce, and sliced banana grilled to perfection to create a warm crisp outside and…
Author: Cassandra Anderton
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 Cowichan Valley, the beaches of Qualicum or Tofino or biking through the Comox countryside, there’s most likely a big grin on my face. So, when Honda asked followers on twitter to name a happy place and enter to win $1,000 towards a trip to it, I tweeted just that…
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 why would you not want to be able to find you car so easily in the lot? And there’s a lot more going on in this subcompact ride than just the colour. I took this vehicle over to Vancouver Island, so got some good highway rides…
Guy Stowell at Cocktail Tasting at O5 Tea To prep for tonight’s MadeWithLove cocktail competition, Bartender and Moon Shine Tastings owner Guy Stowell entertained some of our readers at O5 Tea on West 4th. His cocktails were superb and focused on Tequila, Rum and Campari! Here’s a couple of the recipes. Smashed Jimador 1.5 oz 1800 Tequila 1oz lime 3/4 oz ginger syrup Sprig rosemary 3 dash fee brother old fashioned bitters Method – Muddle rosmary shake and fine strain into martini glass. Garnish with a sprig if rosemary. Waterbird 5 dried cranberries 2 blackberries 1.5 oz Appletons rum 1/2 oz…
Recently I drove up to Kelowna to deliver my aunt and uncle after they flew in from New Zealand. Food has always been a way of bringing our family together, my Mother loves to cook and entertain, and she does a pretty fantastic job in that department; it was no surprise that an amazing meal was awaiting us when we arrived. Along with some flavourful ribs and polenta, we had this fantastic salad that my mother whipped up. Here’s the recipe for an Avocado Topped Family Summer Salad, with Avocados from Mexico! 4 cups finely chopped raw kale (curly kind) 4 cups baby…
“The Best You in The Best World” is the mantra of Selfology Spa, located conveniently near my Kitsilano home at 16th and Granville. I certainly do feel so much better each time I visit. Aren’t we all working on being our best, even if we forget to think of ourselves and our mental and physical health some of the time? So many things pull and tug me away from being my best! I’ve been spoiled at Selfology Spa in the past and would return their weekly, or more, if I could. I’ve had an amazing Seaflora facial and lymphatic detox massage, a firming…
We love salmon and rain or shine we’ll be checking this out this weekend. In a year that has been particularly challenging for salmon, the Pacific Salmon Foundation is asking for your help in celebrating salmon’s most abundant species. Pink salmon are traditionally undervalued as a seafood source even though they are the most sustainable species. On Sunday, August 30 from 12 pm to 4 pm, at Vanier/Haddon Park behind the Maritime Museum the Foundation will be serving up delicious pink salmon barbeque donated by Canadian Fishing Company and prepared by executive chefs including Robert Clark, Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk and…
LOVE LOCAL, WIN BIG: IT’S THE THIRD ANNUAL WE HEART LOCAL AWARDS! Why not recognize someone in your community by nominating them for these awards. You have until Sept 6 to nominate and then voting begins. You can vote daily, which can be a bit of an effort, but it’s worth it if you you truly love local. From the release: Get ready to show your favourites a little love: it’s time for the third annual We ♥Local Awards! For the last three years, the people’s choice awards have highlighted the most popular food and agriculture businesses across the province. Your…
Toptable Group is expanding and we can’t wait to check out ‘Bar Oso’ and ‘The Cellar by Araxi’ in Whistler From the release…. Michael Doyle, president of Toptable Group, has today revealed details of the hospitality group’s new Whistler property. Situated at the heart of North America’s premier mountain resort, the new venue will see a dual concept – aptly named ‘Bar Oso’ and ‘The Cellar by Araxi’ – that expands dining and meeting space in Whistler Village. “These exciting new spaces, beautifully created by Box Interior Design, are a great extension for Araxi Restaurant and our talented team,” Doyle says.…
More Avocado Ambassador Duties – Avocado Recipe Time! Each week I’ve tried to make an original Avocados from Mexico recipe or get one from a local chef, but there are so many good ones that out there on food blogs, so I’m giving you some links to some very tasty looking recipes so you can check out these food blogs and what they’re up to with avocados. Follow all my avocado pins here on Pinterest and discover a new favourite avocado recipe. I Wash You Dry – Superfood Avocado Blueberry Salad A Tasty Love Story – Avocado On Toast Delish – Stuffed Avocados Home Cooking Memories Avocado…
BUY TICKETS On Friday, August 21st, Sensory Cinema goes to the great outdoors with Upstairs at Campagnolo and UBC Farm for The Wet Hot American Cook-Out. Wet Hot American Summer will be paired with a fun-filled night of food, drinks and camp fun. With a summer camp cook-out by ‘Upstairs’ at Campagnolo, Chef Jesse McMillan will be dishing out a very special menu of playful cook-out favourites using ingredients harvested fresh from the UBC Farm. Dessert and drinks will be served with the sunset as the movie begins. Lizzy Karp and Ken Tsui are celebrating their favourite cult comedy of all time, Wet Hot American Summer by bringing together…
Small Plates on the Lake is Burnaby’s newest signature dining event. Burnaby’s top restaurants at Deer Lake with Jazz? We’ll be there! Hosted at Deer Lake Park guests should prepare to be dazzled by the intricate lighting and décor that will transform the South Plaza of the Shadbolt Centre for Arts to a majestic outdoor dining room. Guests will experience an array of small plates created by the chefs of top restaurants in Burnaby, including Hart House Restaurant, Reflect Social Dining + Lounge and ebo Restaurant, all while dining on the plaza overlooking beautiful Deer Lake at twilight with a live jazz band…
Food trucks, beer, a farmers market, entertainment and a gym? Sounds like a great way to spend a Saturday in New West. RiverSky by Bosa Properties presents the 3rd Annual Columbia StrEAT Food Truck Fest on Saturday August 22! Enjoy even more trucks, more entertainment, more beer gardens and more space stretching an extra two blocks this year. This will be an even bigger street party than last year! Our Community Sponsor Vancity will help us showcase The Best of Downtown New West, Downtown New West’s best eateries for a unique taste all our own. Don’t miss Boston Pizza’s Pizzing…
Vancouver Hosts Canada’s Premier Citywide Gin Celebration From AUG 12th- 26th Do you love gin? YVR hosts the summer edition of Gin-A-Palooza – Canada’s first-ever, citywide Gincentric Celebration! For two weeks, Vancouverites have the opportunity to navigate the city’s streets visiting participating venues. Please your palates with 30 signature ginspired cocktails; learn fact from fiction about this classic spirit; and, participate in ongoing digital contests. They’ve paired 10 of YVR’s most sought-after Gin brands with the city’s most popular venues, and shaken up 30 signature, never-before-tasted, Gin cocktails that were crafted by some of Vancouver’s top, award-winning Bartenders! 10 of YVR’s Most Popular Cocktail Venues Wednesday, August 12th – Wednesday,…
Pasta Recipes From Barilla We’ve partnered with Barilla to bring you some Barilla family-friendly recipes to encourage you to cook and dine together! Barilla® created Share The Table® to help inspire, empower, and support all families to enjoy more meaningful meals. Check out the website for more details on how to make family mealtimes more meaningful! I also made an awesome Avocado Pasta Salad with Barilla’s bowtie pasta. Recipe here. These new recipes are easy peasy and full of summer veggies. Simple to make, meaning kids can be involved. Barilla is still a family-owned company that believes that the table is much…
Get friendly with the 3rd edition of the Say Hi to a Stranger Weekend from August 21-23, 2015. Vancouver businesses, artists, and volunteer street teams will create socially interactive environments to encourage residents to say hello to one another and use the hashtag #sayhitoastranger on social media. This movement was borne out of the reputation of our city being a difficult place to make friends. Participating businesses will provide free food, drinks, gifts, or other promotions to people who engage with street teams and receive a button, or who use the code phrase “say hi to a stranger” in person. This…
MadeWithLove™, the largest mixology competition in Canada, is coming back to town! After Winnipeg and Calgary, continues its 2015 western tour in the great city of Vancouver. The finals will be held on August 31st at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, located at 900 West Georgia Street from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are available at the presale price of $55 until August 17th (regular price $65) at www.enjoyMadeWithLove.com or at participating locations. 14 bartenders from across the city will compete during the finals to impress over 500 cocktail enthusiasts with exclusive and innovative creations. Each cocktail will be judged based on its originality, creativity and taste. Come and…
Beer in the garden with Bomber Brewing? Yes please! This 2-part class explores the plants essential to beer through an interactive talk, a local microbrewery tour, and plenty of tasting. The Botany of Beer is presented in partnership with Bomber Brewing, this will be a focused look at the ingredients in beer, and why and how they have been used through a global, historical perspective. Learn why women were once the only people allowed to brew beer, see hops with a closer lens to find the oils and resins on the female flowers, taste malted (germinated) barley, and understand the…
UPCOMING MARKET DINNERS & EVENTS Guest chefs from BC are en route to Edible Canada for gourmet, seasonal feasts in the private room at the Market. 2015 Guest Chef Market Dinner series will welcome new chefs and old favourites into the custom demo kitchen in the heart of Granville Island. For these one-of-a-kind evenings, guests enjoy an exclusive, multi-course seasonal dinner prepared right in front of you, all paired with rare Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Each Market Dinner is limited to only 26 guests. Sep 10, 2015 Top Drop Vancouver Dinner Series Oct 6, 2015 An Indian Feast with Chef Vikram Vij…
Hobby Chefs Dish Up Avocado Recipes In A Tough Culinary Competition – The Avocado Showdown! It’s been a rough life being an Avocados from Mexico in the past few months. I’ve been creating delicious avocado-based dishes, interviewing sports royalty and celebrity chefs, giving myself avocado facials, and the worst yet, having to sample through tasty avocado dishes to judge the Avocado Showdown at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA)! There were nineteen dishes in all and we had to sample them all, at least once! My awesome co-judges were Angie Quaale, from Well Seasoned Gourmet Food Store, Crystal Allen, blogger from Hello Creative Family, Dennis Pang, new father extraordinaire…
