President’s Choice had something to talk about and they wanted me to be a part of it. Honoured, I headed out to Toronto to meet their marketing team and was treated like a star as I waited to see what the big news was. I flew out a few days early to check out Toronto in more detail as it had been forever (more soon on that as I am seriously behind on posting), and then headed to Yorkville to check into the hotel for this Loblaw news experience. I was greeted with a big basket of fruit and snacks…
Author: Cassandra Anderton
From the same folks that own some of our favourite Vancouver Japanese Izakayas, both the downtown Kingyo Restaurant and Kitsilano’s Suika, came Rajio, replacing Pair Bistro last year, just west of Alma on West 10th. Raijo’s room is much smaller that its sister’s spaces, but there’s the same high energy vibe and shouts back and forth from the servers to the bartenders, chefs and customers. We were greeted with “Irashaimase” (welcome)! We hadn’t been, but it was definitely on the must visit list and then the the Vaneats.ca package came along and we decided time to get to know are not too distant…
Culinary apprentices’ debut at ‘Eh is for Apprenticeship’ themed evening On Thursday November 13th, thirty aspiring apprentice chefs from Fairmont Hotels’ Pacific Northwest Region will take the spotlight at Fairmont Pacific Rim. The evening kicks off with cocktails and canapés at 5:30pm, followed by a seven-course tapas tasting menu, complemented with wine. Coleen Christie, anchor of CTV News at Five and CTV Noon News, will again serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies, drawing attention to the culinary inspirations and cooks in the kitchen. Live music during the cocktail reception, together with casual lounge and high-top seating will set the…
On Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31 — the two days known across the world as “Devil’s Night” and Halloween, respectively — Cibo’s Chef Kassam will prepare a devilishly delectable five-course tasting menu that serves up clever nods to the feast of All Hallows’ Day, traditionally celebrated the day after Halloween. Chef Kassam’s menu is alternately sinister and sumptuous. In addition to à la carte options, the special five-course tasting menu will be offered for $69 per person, or $99 per person including wine pairings hand-selected by General Manager and Wine Director Robert Stelmachuk. – MENU – Roasted Bone Marrow Apple salad, parsley, ramps, capers, housemade sourdough Grilled Ox Heart Salad of watercress, lentils…
For Homelessness Action Week 2014, RainCity Housing has partnered with the City of Vancouver, the Community Arts Council of Vancouver and local artist, actress and director Luisa Jojic on an exciting theatre project to stimulate dialogue and new understandings around issues of homelessness. A diverse group of participants have developed an original script together, using Shakespearean text as a foundation for addressing issues related to home, community, identity and belonging. Luisa Jojic appears with the permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. TICKETS
Last week the Samuel Adams crew hit Gastown’s Irish Heather for an evening to celebrate some of “The Classics”; in this case a beer & fish fry with a large dose of trivia. Ten teams of four gathered to answer questions in four trivia sessions and compete to win some great Irish Heather and Heather Hospitality gift certs. We were all treated to couple pints along with a tasty fish fry and had some fun debating the very intense trivia questions as one of the official trivia teams. Michael and I seem to fair quite well in most trivia competitions, and we had brought in pals…
Each year the wineries participating in Cornucopia’s Crush Gala Grand Tasting enter into the festival’s Top 25 competition and only the best are chosen! Taste the best of the festival at Celebratory Reception taking place on Saturday, November 8 at the Whistler Public Library. Tickets for the event are $35 Cdn. Top White – Quails’ Gate Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay 2013 Top Red – Privato Vineyard and Winery Pinot Noir 2011 Top Bubble – Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut Best of the Rest, in alphabetical order: 50th Parallel Estate Pinot Noir 2012 50th Parallel Estate Riesling 2013 50th Parallel Estate Rosé 2013…
Plenty More in Store Wednesday, October 22, 2014 2:00pm 3:00pm Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks Here we present another opportunity to see Yotam Ottolenghi before he jets off to another appearance. Yotam will record a CBC North by Northwest Cooking Club interview with Sheryl MacKay here in the shop, all about his new book, Plenty More. Chef Brian Skinner, a local chef who is well known for his vegetable creativity, will prepare sample of a recipe from the book for us all to taste after the taping. Cost: $60, includes a pre-signed copy of Plenty More. MORE
Haas may be known for his chocolate, but this season the patisserie has brought fall flavours to the forefront with pumpkin, cinnamon and ginger at Thomas Haas Chocolates & Pâtisserie. The Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon Chantilly cream and caramelized apples screams fall and there’s hot drinks like Pumpkin Hot Chocolate with house-made roasted pumpkin milk and a spiced marshmallow, as well as delectable Pumpkin Macarons, Truffles and Lollipops. Classic Pumpkin Pie cinnamon Chantilly cream, butter crust $5.90/individual serving $32/serves eight Pumpkin Pie with Caramelized Apples cinnamon Chantilly cream, butter crust $5.90/individual serving $32/serves eight Pumpkin Cheesecake classic cream cheese, roasted pumpkin, hints of ginger and nutmeg $5.90/individual serving $32/serves 6-7 $42/serves 10-12…
Our good friend and stellar community member needs your help as she battles aggressive stage 3 bilateral breast cancer. If you can help spread the word as this is not only a great way to help her and her loved ones, but also yourself as you can enjoy these amazing packages while you wish her on her way to wellness. VIEW HERE Thank you to all that have donated and we look forward to hearing of your experiences. BID BID BID! We are counting on you all! Cassandra BID, BID, BID TO SUPPORT CHEF TINA FINEZA From noon on October 6 through…
Celebrate Craft Beer Month in BC with some of the leading ladies in the business. Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar in Gastown October 23rd at 6:30 for a three course dinner featuring three BC Breweries and their leading ladies. Each Course Served with a 6 oz serving of beer, expertly paired by Rogue Chef Cory Chapman. Moon Under Water, Victoria, BC Pumpkin Pearzen Harvest Weizen Presented by: CHELSEA Walker Fernie Brewing, Fernie, BC Sap Sucker Maple Porter Presented by: Stephanie Vernon Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers, North Vancouver Frost Bitten Tea Saison Presented by: Trish Garrat Limited Tickets Available! Only $45 per person Includes Tax – Doesn’t Include Gratuity Please be kind…
The hua foundation are dumpling aficionados, and co-director Kevin Huang’s pork and cabbage version is the bomb! On October 18th, Kevin will be sharing his top-secret family recipe and you will learn how to make and cook perfect, juicy dumplings from scratch featuring local ingredients, including hormone-free meat from Windsor Quality Meats and Chinese cabbage from Green Leaf Farm. Learn ingredient prep, fillings and cooking techniques. Each participant will fill and wrap dumplings to be enjoyed on the spot–with all the necessary dipping sauces, of course–and walk away with a bag of frozen dumplings to enjoy at home. RESERVE TODAY No…
Another great Thanksgiving menu down in Granville Island – Dockside is encouraging you to celebrate Thanksgiving and let them do the cooking this year! This special three-course menu is available a là carte or as a table d’hôte and will be served at dinner daily from Saturday October 11th until Monday, October 13th. Call 604-685-7070 or click HERE to reserve. Thanksgiving 2014 Menu To Start Lobster & Butternut Squash Bisque $12 Cumin Scented Lobster & Squash Bisque with Poached Lobster Medallion & Curried Yoghurt 3oz WINE PAIRING: Red Rooster Chardonnay To Follow Dockside Turkey Dinner $28 Maple Brined Turkey Breast, Rolled…
Still not organized for Thanksgiving – Still some tables left at West Restaurant Celebrate The Seasons Friday, October 10th – Monday, October 13th Delight your friends and family with traditional holiday flavours with a contemporary twist, as Executive Chef Quang Dang presents an exclusive seven-course Thanksgiving Tasting Menu. With suggested festive wine pairings carefully selected by Wine Director Owen Knowlton, it will truly be an occasion to remember as we celebrate the change of seasons. THANKSGIVING TASTING MENU AMUSE BOUCHE BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BACON SALAD Farmhouse Fromage Frais, Caramelized Pear Dressing HOT SMOKED WILD BC SALMON Cured Roe, Celeriac, Salt Spring Island…
On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 7:00pm 9:00pm at the Equinox Gallery Books to Cooks celebrates the the launch of Lesley Stowe’s new book, Desserts from My Kitchen. The net proceeds for this evening will be donated to Project CHEF, a hands-on, curriculum-based school program that teaches children and families about healthy cooking and eating. This delectably social evening will include live music and an auction of the “Cake Walk” desserts – the perfect opportunity to pick up a sumptuous creation for your weekend dinner party. Cost: $75, includes a personalised copy of Desserts from My Kitchen and refreshments.
What do people that love food do when it rains in Vancouver? Mushroom Hunting! Let me teach you a few simple tricks to start you safely foraging for wild foods in your own backyard. I’m Chef Robin Kort, a Vancouver native and forager of culinary delicacies. My company is Swallow Tail Culinary Adventures and I’ve been teaching people to identify wild plants and mushrooms for 6 years now on my popular Wild Edibles Tours. One easy tip for new mushroom foragers this fall is to know your trees. Some edible mushrooms must exchange nutrients or ‘eat’ specific trees. You don’t…
Village Vancouver and Dunbar Community CentreLocation: Dunbar Community Centre, 4747 Dunbar Street (Rm 202)Date: Thursday October 16 WORLD FOOD DAY (7-9pm)It can be easy to forget about the wealth of food that grows all around us. Come out and learn about edible plants that call our region home. Lori Snyder from the Metis Nation will discuss how to identify and harvest wild, edible, and medicinal plants in an ethical way. Weather permitting, most of the workshop will be outside. Please meet at the community centre. Wear comfortable walking shoes and, if possible, bring a flashlight. Cost: Ages 16+ $25 online or…
Do you know who has the best ham in the city? It’s Oyama Swedish Ham in Granville Island. ORDER ahead for these as they always sell out of these incredibly tasty Swedish Hams – ½ or whole. While you are there pick up sausages, patés, terrines, salamis, prosciuttos, and cheeses and you are set for the weekend. October at Oyama Sausage means meaty masses of delicious food! CONTACT US Granville Island Public Market Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9 604 327 7407 Monday to Sunday 8:30am–7:00pm
Tired of Mr. Noodles on a Friday night? Join Sonia on a series of cooking with menu items such as Pad Thai, pizza, tantra fruit salad, and for the finale class we will create a special dessert! Fridays. Food. Meet new people. Take one or take all three – this is a series you won’t want to miss and is for singles, couples, or those wanting to meet someone new in the kitchen!! Please bring containers for leftovers.3 096 E. Hastings StreetVancouver, BC Friday, October 17, 24, & Nov. 7 6:30 – 9:30 pm click here to register for 10/17 click here to register…
Join Ninna Snider on Tuesday, October 14, 7-9 pm click here to register Making homemade yogurt and yogurt cream cheese is easy, yet can seem overwhelming at first. Ninna will walk you through her method of making homemade yogurt. After you’ve done it once or twice, you’ll be able to provide your family with freshly made yogurt on a regular basis. Please bring a 1 litre canning jar or buy one from the instructor for $1. Seasons of Food 3096 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 2A3
