Local butcher sees spike in turkey sales as American expats plan Thanksgiving dinners away from home They may not live in the US, but that doesn’t mean thousands of American expats who call Vancouver home aren’t planning their Thanksgiving dinners. Zul Suleman, owner of Kitsilano’s Market Meats, says he’s seen a significant spike in turkey…
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Recipe to Riches Season Two’s Fifth Category Winner is Brampton ON’s Rick Matharu and his Butter Chicken Lasagna
In Wednesday’s night’s 9pm ET/8pm PT episode of Food Network’s Canadian original reality competition series Recipe to Riches season two, Rick Matharu from Brampton, ON, was declared the winner of the Entrées category. As the winner of his category, Rick will receive $25,000 and his Butter Chicken Lasagna will be a new President’s Choice® brand…
Oyama Sausage Cassoulet with Beaujolais Noveau
CLASSIC PAIRINGS AT OYAMA SAUSAGE – CASSOULET AND BEAUJOULAIS NOUVEAU Celebrate Cassoulet and Beaujoulais with Oyama Sausage this month. From November 22 – 25, 2012, the hard working staff at Oyama Sausage are offering house-made cassoulet for sale at their store on Granville Island. One form generously feeds two people and is available for a very…
The Missing Ingredient a new Canadian Culinary Subscription Service
Well Seasoned, a gourmet food store located in Langley, BC, is launching a new subscription service to Canadians: The Missing Ingredient. This tasty service is an easy and convenient way to try something new in the kitchen each month as each box contains four or five non-perishable food samples handpicked by culinary experts. Subscribers can…
President’s Choice® Chipotle Chili Bites
I will pick these up tomorrow and let you know. CJA In Wednesday night’s episode of the second season of Food Network’s Canadian original reality competition series Recipe to Riches, civil engineer Stephen Childs from Victoria, British Columbia, was declared the winner of the Savoury Snacks category. As the winner of his category, Stephen will…
President’s Choice®Mini Cheesy Bee’s Nests
I’ve got these in my freezer….will report back once I’ve cracked them open. The box is a bit scary, so hopefully it doesn’t jump out of the freezer at me late at night. CJA This week on episode one of Food Network Canada’s Recipe to Riches, home cook Jason Keary of Nerepis, New Brunswick battled…
Big Lou’s Butcher Shop is a one-stop thanksgiving destination
Order your turkey, turducken or full dinner to make the day a feast The spectacular September weather might make it feel like summer, but the calendar says that Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with only two weeks until the big day, it’s an ideal time to pre order the centrepiece of your feast….
Chef Marisa Goodwin demonstrates her culinary prowess at multiple fall culinary events.
End the Summer Season with a Lasting Food Memory in Cowichan Bay Foodies have been very pleased to find Chef Marisa Goodwin and her amazing Organic Fair products at multiple events this year. Chef Marisa has been seen launching her Organic Fair Soda Syrup line as well as Raspados (snow cones) and popsicles, serving small…
Recipe to Riches is Back
RECIPE TO RICHES IS BACK IN SEARCH OF CANADA’S NEXT $250,000 RECIPE AND GROCERY STORE SENSATION 21 Competing Home Cooks and Their Original Recipes Revealed New Season Premieres October 17 at 9pm ET/8pm PT on Food Network Canada The hit original competitive reality food series Recipe to Riches is back and 21 fresh new faces…
Granville Island Brings Tomatoes to the Small Screen
@granville_isle Chef Ryan Gauthier is hot for cold tomato soup. Tweet, share and pin the video for a chance to win. Foodies are in for another treat with Granville Island’s latest culinary video featuring Chef Ryan Gauthier, Corporate Chef for The GLOWBAL COLLECTION of Restaurants (glowbal grill, COAST, Italian Kitchen, SOCIETY, Trattoria and Black+Blue). The new…
Organic Fair Soda Line Launched at Food Fest
Not your average Lemonade Stand Cobble Hill, BC: Organic Fair Farm & Garden participated as a Farm Exhibitor in the 2012 Island Chef (ICC) Food Fest, where they launched the new soda line product and offered honestly delicious handmade organic ice cream made with heritage chicken eggs from the farm and a dark chocolate vegan choc-sicle. Food…
Van Houtte Introduces Coffee Profiles And Recipes from Wendy Boys
Are you bold and woodsy or mellow and fruity? Why do we need a coffee profile? Well, much like how we choose different wines for different foods to create a memorable experience, coffee is another wonderful way to learn about our palates and taste preferences. Every person has a preferred blend, roast and pairing that…
Vancouver’s Easter Treats
It’s good Friday in Vancouver and another long weekend when those with real jobs take time off and us freelancers catch up on our never ending to do lists or organize our taxes (and some of us a few years of taxes). I am working all weekend and not really even a huge fan of…
Sun-sculpted chocolate Easter eggs add sensational artistry to this year’s Easter baskets
Beautiful sun-sculpted chocolate egg from Cocoa West Chocolatier is filled with its signature Unbelievably Good Egg truffles and foil-wrapped solid dark chocolate eggs. Chocolate is the preferred ingredient when it comes to Easter eggs, and this year, Cocoa West Chocolatier of Bowen Island offers a stunning and delicious alternative to the mass market eggs that…
VALENTINE’S DAY TREAT: HEART-SHAPED FRENCH MACARONS
Say “I Love You” The French Way, And Gluten Free! http://frenchmadebaking.com/en/ French macarons have been trending for a couple of years and are still high on the 2012 must-have list of every food lovers. If you wish to break free of traditional gift ideas for the upcoming Valentine’s Day and hit the (sweet) spot, these…
SWEET BC BLUEBERRIES – Healthy Recipes
Packed with important antioxidants, vitamins and heart-healthy fibre, Blueberries are hard to beat The beginning of a new year makes most of us take a second look at our diet, vowing to eat more healthfully, and take better care of our bodies to fight disease. It’s surprisingly easy – all thanks to one little blue…
Quick and easy fall meals, snacks and desserts featuring the best of B.C. blues
FRESH OR FROZEN BC Blueberries ARE ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Pull those frozen blueberries out of the freezer or pick up a few bags of locally grown from the grocery store. It’s time to liven up meal time with one of B.C.’s best crops. Frozen blueberries are perfect for quick breads, pancakes and desserts. They also add…
Canada’s Cracker Queen expands business to introduce new all-natural Raincoast Cookies
Lesley Stowe Fine Foods’ products are now available in more than 4,000 stores across Canada and the United States Following successful expansion in the US and widespread availability in more than 4,000 stores across North America, Lesley Stowe, the creator of Raincoast Crisps, is adding a new addition to her specialty foods product family with…
WINE-SWIGGING BEEF
NORTH AMERICA’S FIRST AND ONLY WINE-SWIGGING BEEF LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION ACROSS CANADA IN TIME FOR BBQ SEASON In perfect time to hit the grill this summer, North America’s first and only wine-fed beef has officially launched distribution. Found in the kitchens of fine restaurants and butchers across Canada, Sezmu Meats treats their happy cows with a litre…
Harvest Tours and the upcoming B.C. Shellfish Festival
With harvest tours and the upcoming B.C. Shellfish Festival, the world is your oyster this summer on Vancouver Island. Eating an oyster from the waters around Vancouver Island is a way to taste the mysteries of the Pacific Ocean in a single bite. Oysters owe much of their particular qualities – flavor, size, color, shell…
