Did you know that on average more than 28,000 individuals – 26 per cent of whom are children – rely on the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society each week? During the holidays we spend more time together cooking in the kitchen or gathered around the dining-room table than we do during any other season. But…
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Holiday Dinner From Epicure in 60 Minutes or Less
Except perhaps a pizza and a salad here and there, I’ve never done dinner in 60 minutes or less, let alone a holiday dinner, so when I was told that a full holiday dinner could to be prepared for me in this quick manner, I was intrigued. STAY TUNED for a giveaway where you can make this…
Thrive Holiday Style
Each year when the holiday season comes, there is far more temptation around and keeping a healthy balance is damn difficult. Luckily we’ve got our nutritionist, Patti Smyth, R.H.N. on hand and we asked her for some suggestions. She’s pictured above indulging at one of our fav spots, Cuchillo! Have a healthy and happy holiday…
Vegetarian Holiday Feasting With Graze Restaurant
Take a break from last minute shopping on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 and enjoy a meatless holiday feast at Graze Restaurant. Choose from 2 seatings, early or late; reserve before 6pm and or for after 8pm. $35 per person 604-620-8822 Graze Holiday Feast Menu Paired Soup & Salad Smoked carrot bisque with carrot jerky & cinnamon oil. & Timbale…
Graze Celebrate The World In A Garden
Well friends there is a very cool evening coming up with one of our favourite restaurants fundraising for one of our favourite causes. On Tuesday, Dec. 16th, Graze restaurant is donating 20% of dinner sales to help The World In A Garden build school gardens around the world! Simply book a table at {604-620-8822}, mention The…
All I Want For Christmas with Jennifer Schell
This holiday season we are catching up with some of our favourite local personalities to find out how they are celebrating the holidays and what might be on their holiday wish lists. First up, cookbook author and food writer, Jennifer Schell. Schell’s cookbook, The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine and Cheese Maker celebrates all great…
Handmade Gifts From The Kitchen
It’s not too late to be that person that makes all of their Christmas gifts. You don’t need to channel Martha Stewart; there’s many fairly low effort items that you can whip up in your kitchen and look like a superstar with something either savoury or sweet. Thanks to the cookbook from Alison Walker, Handmade Gifts From The…
It’s Starting to Smell A Lot Like Christmas
What’s locally made, smells delicious and is 100% natural? That would be Scentuals Body Care, a line of essential oils, bath, body and hair care that comes in all sorts of delicious smelling flavours such as vanilla, gingerbread latte and evergreen, especially for the holiday season. Individual items are great for stocking stuffers, or grab a…
Chef Dino Renaerts’ Turkey Recipes
We’ll be publishing some recipes over the holidays to help make your holiday food prep easier. We’ll have some of our own of course, but we just had to post some from our pal Chef Dino Renaerts as he has teamed up with President’s Choice for these great turkey recipes. The Turkey Sous-Vide recipe is a sure fire…
Gifts for Foodies Featured on Global TV 2014
Each year we choose our favourite gifts for foodies and present on Global TV. This year the choices were so tough, as I only have six minutes, so with apologies to all of those who know how much I love and want them under my tree, here’s the list for this year. We will also curate…
#Win Got Craft Prize Pack Worth $460+ 17 Artisan Items
Got Craft? Holiday Edition is coming up December 13-14, 2014 at the Maritime Labour Centre, celebrating its 16th show with over 70 clothing, jewellery, food, home decor, and art vendors, and free D.I.Y. workshops. Love this show and we’ll be checking people off on our gift list! We have a giveaway to celebrate as well with all these AMAZING…
Nightmare Before the Nutcracker
Imagine the holiday classic you know & love re imagined by Tim Burton… This gothic twist on the Nutcracker will be told through the music of Tchaikovsky and Danny Elfman, featuring characters from The Nutcracker suite and your favourite Tim Burton films. Sugarplum fairies, or evil trick-or-treaters? Dream guide, or Betelgeuse? This dramatic comedy is…
Rocky Mountain Soap Company Launches in Vancouver
Recently we’ve been scrubbing ourselves clean and super smooth due to Canadian-owned Rocky Mountain Soap Company’s Sugar Scrub. We’re also a big fan of the 100% natural Sugar Plum Soap and have had more than a few soaks in the tub with the Sugar Plum Bath Salts. Where to buy these fragrant products? It’s easy now…
Buy Local Week
It’s on! Buy Local Week (Dec 2-8) is on in the City of Vancouver and the Province of British Columbia! Buy Local Week is a celebration of local retailers, products, entrepreneurs and communities during the holiday season. Visit LOCO’s member’s page and find great local businesses near you. Why Buy Local this holiday season? find unique gifts, triple the impact of your…
Christmas Pop-up: The Modern Pantry
ONLY HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Modern Pantry (originally in West Van) brings artisan foods from Europe and the USA. While completing a Masters degree in Gastronomy in Italy, the owner, Kendall, met dozens of artisan producers making incredible products and became inspired to connect people with the stories behind what we eat. Click here for more info…
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria Partners with Mealshare To Feed Thousands Through Tomato Sauce Holiday Program
In the spirit of the holiday season and to show their appreciation for the communities in which they serve, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzerias across British Columbia will once again be selling their authentic Campania tomato sauce in-store from November 12th to December 31st, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Mealshare program, supplying hot…
BOKS for Elementary School Students in Canada
Reebok Canada Partners with Public Health Agency of Canada and Canadian Football League to Provide BOKS to Elementary School Students in Canada Free Morning Physical Activity Program to Commence this Fall in Elementary Schools across Canada Reebok Canada has partnered with the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Football League (CFL) to expand…
Lights of Hope St. Paul’s
See the Lights of Hope display On November 27, 2014, watch this year’s Lights of Hope display light up for the first time during a special Lights of Hope Community Celebration. This festive event features fireworks, food trucks and fun for the whole family! What: Lights of Hope Community Celebration When: November 27, 2014 from 6:30-8:30 p.m….
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria does true Neapolitan pizza out on Commercial Drive and recently added some innovative toppings just to mix things up on the largely traditional menu. The pizzas are all made all made with‘00’ Caputo flour and are hand-stretched and tossed. Excellent crispy and thin crusts and are then topped with tomatoes imported from Southern Italy’s Campania and often fresh fior-di-late whole-milk mozzarella along…
Holiday Lunch at Forage
Happiness and Cheer at Forage This Year Stop in to Forage this holiday season for their excellent holiday lunch, served Monday to Friday, beginning December 1st through to December 19th. Chef Whittaker offers a four-course menu for $35, with the added bonus of house made cranberry preserve for each guest to take home. This is…
