If you are looking for a natural cooking oil that is also great for salad dressing and dips, Alligga’s flaxeed oil is for you! Alligga flaxeed oil is filtered with no additional chemicals, additives or preservatives and is packed with Omega 3’s. It’s high smoke point means you can fry without fear of easily burning, and…
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PNE Fun Eats at the 2015 Fair
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…
Molson Canadian Cider Night at PICA
As you know we love to cook, so when Molson invited us down to sample their new cider and learn some new cider-based recipes at PICA, we happily showed up with our aprons on! This is an excellent example of how to promote a product. The cider is refreshing and we got to know more about…
The Queen Declares “Let them Eat Scones”
Our pal and fellow food writer, Tara Lee, has come out with some very tasty sounding baked goods and is debuting The Scone Queen at Baker’s Market, May 24, June 7 & 14. At the Market, they’ll be three different kinds of scones: Cardamom and currant White chocolate and dried sour cherry Aged cheddar and chive (sweet…
Grocery & Specialty Food West Crowns the Top 10 Most Innovative Products
We helped judge this competition and while our choices were far different, we still tip our hats to all the winners! We did put a vote in for the perogies though! Showcase shines a spotlight on the best products, food and trends coming to a store near you! The Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers announced their…
Sipping Wine and Crunching Crisps
For the month of April BC Liquor Stores and select BC independent wine shops are providing a free bag of Miss Vickie’s potato chips with a Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Wines purchase, along with a $2 off coupon neck tag. What’s the deal here? Well grab a bag of chips, a couple glasses, fill with vino…
Whole Foods Market West Vancouver Store Tours
Many rush through the grocery store with lists in hand, grabbing what is needed and getting out of there as fast as possible. As a food obsessed person, I generally completely loose track of time in any food shop and end up checking out new products and leaving with way more than I had planned. There…
Hippie Garden Chips
If you’ve resolved to eat better in 2015, fear not, there’s a whole industry out there willing and ready to feed you the latest in “must have” health foods. While you are reading up on what to throw in your smoothie, and what is the ideal post-workout snack, you can rely on your common sense, and simply…
President’s Choice Holiday Tastes
Counting down to holiday dinner and we see a few things missing from our table. We’ll be hitting up President’s Choice for a few last minute items so we can spend our time decking the halls and concentrating on that turkey! PC Black Label Pomegranate Lemon Sparkle for the non drinkers in our house…
Christmas Goodies Terra Breads
Not sure how you are doing in the last few days before Christmas, but we are feeling a little overwhelmed! There’s turkey to debone, a tree that needs decorating and a ton of cleaning that simply must occur before our guests arrive. So while I’m am whipping up some cookies today, I need some serious…
Pink Spatula Holiday Marshmallows
Hot chocolate will never be the same once you float one of Tina Bacon’s Pink Spatula decadent handcrafted marshmallow atop your mug! These pillowy soft treats are handcrafted in small batched with real ingredient such as fresh fruit, liqueurs and spices. Her Winter Marshmallow Collection includes Ginger Spice, with a of black pepper, Chocolate-Rippled Pomegranate, Peppermint and Toasted Coconut….
Atelier Micro Store Wild Sweets Holiday Hours
Wild Sweets® By Dominique & Cindy Duby beta version of its new and novel concept — The Atelier Micro-Store — acts as an extension of the Wild Sweets® By Dominique & Cindy Duby online Virtual Boutique. Local Metro Vancouver customers now have an opportunity to pick up not only items they have ordered online, but…
Temper Pastry Stocking Stuffers
There’s still time to nip in to Temper Pastry where Chef Steven Hodge has gotten creative with his seasonal chocolate sculptures to capture the holidays. There’s an adorable Temper Reindeer, a Temper Snowman and Temper-style ‘Grinch’ Tree. Lots of exquisite chocolate boxes in all sizes and great stocking stuffers such as chocolate Candy-cane bark, a chocolate Santa boot,…
Gifts From Vancouver’s Farmers Market #BuyLocal
There’s still time to put together some pretty awesome local-themed gift baskets when you visit this weekends Nat Bailey Winter Vancouver Farmer’s Market (10-2 pm Saturday). Why not grab some Copper Pot Preserves with their offers gourmet twist on old-fashioned homemade preserves such as jams, jellies and fruit relishes, using locally sourced berries and fruit, or…
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…
Neal Brothers Partner with Vikram and Chuck
We love kettle chips, so this spring when Neal Brothers announced a partnership with two of our favourite chefs and brought us two new flavours , we were of course eager to get our hands on a bag or two. These chips feature Vancouver chef Vikram Vij and Montreal chef Chuck Hughes for these new varieties. Chef Vij contributed a masala…
Amazing Clubs Canada
Looking for a holiday gift for those gourmet lovers in your life? Amazing Clubs Canada ships boxes from its 22 different clubs across Canada. Full of rare products from international and domestic artisans and sources, the club creates a one-of-a-kind gifting option. With everything from coffee to candles there is certain to be something for everyone…
Thomas Haas Pumpkin Creations
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…
Thanksgiving Swedish Ham at Oyama Sausage
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…
