While I have slurped down my share of West Coast Oysters and fully support local food consumption, there are times of the year when our fine British Columbia bivalves are just not the best and actual days on end when they are completely inedible. Therefore, when I need to pop a few shells on these…
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Finalists From the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Announced
Young chefs from across Canada to compete in Freybe Black Box finals in Vancouver this autumn A panel of Canada’s renowned chefs have spoken and a number of talented culinary finalists will now head to Vancouver as part of the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship. The competition was extremely fierce in both the Western and Eastern…
Granola Girl Granola
I think I’ve finally gotten over my aversion to Granola. As a kid there wasn’t Count Dracula or any sort of Captain Crunch sugar-filled cereals available in the cupboards at our home, instead Mom made granola. When I had sleepovers all my pals loved her version and asked for seconds, but as one that was…
Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands at Books to Cooks
Author Don Genova will be at Barbara Jo’s Books to Cooks to celebrate the publication of his book, Food Artisans of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Don will be visiting from Vancouver Island to lead a salon discussion about the food artisans of these regions. It’s also a celebration the anniversary of Don and his wife who…
Jennifer Schell Puts the Okanagan on the Culinary World Map
First there was one award, then another, another, and yet another, bringing the trophy count now to an impressive five for Okanagan-based writer Jennifer Schell. Schell grew up in the sunny Okanagan, a farm girl at heart, who’s equally comfortable dressing to the nines to check out the latest hot spot in dining. She’s traveled…
Recipe to Riches Finale Tonight
Have you been watching Recipe to Riches this season? We’ve caught most of the shows and tried most of the products and tonight it’s down to the last five all up for the $250,000. The winner will be announced on April 2, 2014 on CBC at 9 pm. President’s Choice Alfie No Frills is in our hood…
Jean-Georges Spice Market at Books To Cooks
Enjoy the Southeast Asian flavors of Spice Market, Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s famed New York restaurant on March 30th at Books to Cooks and leave with a cookbook to recreate the experience at home. Spice Market’s executive chef, Anthony Ricco will be in town to kick off a new Spice Market menu at MARKET by Jean-Georges here in Vancouver. While here, he will join forces with Montgomery…
2014 James Beard Award Awards
The list is long this year, but we plan on getting through at least part of this reading and eating list. GLV The 2014 James Beard Awards will be held in New York City in May. The Book, Broadcast, and Journalism Awards ceremony will take place at Gotham Hall on Friday, May 2, with the James…
Whisky Cake with Green & Blacks Organic Dark Chocolate
This week I took a chocolate class at Chocolate Arts, made some chocolate banana waffles and finally completed the chocolate circle with this chocolate cake. I used local Urban Distillers Whisky as we live in BC and drink mostly local so that is what was in the “pantry”. The recipe is surprisingly quick and easy…
A Very Vancouver Valentine’s Day – Chocolates
This Valentine’s if you have a true chocolate lover in your life so those drug store chocolates are just not going to cut it. Thankfully Vancouver is full of chocolate experts who have fortunately crafted amazing creations that will help you win your way into anyone’s heart. and we’ve rounded them up here. Wow that…
A Gold Medal Canadian Culinary Achievement
Congrats to all the competing chefs in this year’s Gold Medal Plates. Looking forward to seeing all the photos! GLV The competition was fierce, the determination was evident, as eleven of Canada’s best chefs competed for top honours during the coveted Gold Medal Plates Canadian Culinary Championships on February 7 and 8, 2014 in Kelowna,…
Top Chef Canada Season Four Announced
The Most Extreme Season of Food Network Canada’s #1 Series Premieres March 10 at 9pm ET/10pm PT Winner Takes Home $100,000 Grand Prize Sponsored by SpongeTowels®, $30,000 GE Monogram Kitchen, and $25,000 Caesarstone Quartz Installation Top Chef Canada is back with its most extreme season ever. Food Network Canada and Insight Production Company Ltd. deliver…
Deconstructive Modernist Molecular Cuisine
EVENT ALERT Cooking Class at The Vancouver Club ‘Deconstructive Modernist Molecular Cuisine’ Explore the art and science of ‘modernist cuisine’ as Executive Chef Sean Cousins and his culinary team draw inspiration for this dinner from the innovative techniques developed by the likes of Ferran Adria, Heston Blumenthal, Thomas Keller and Harold McGee. March 26th at…
A lesson in Valentine’s Day Dinner from Trevor Bird, Chef and Owner of Fable Restaurant
Here we catch up with Fable’s Chef Trevor Bird as he dishes out Valentine’s Day dinner advice and a recipe and wine pairing. GLV From Chef Bird: Valentine’s Day is a time to spend with your loved one. If you are looking for a nice romantic evening at home the best advice I can share…
Olive Oil Merchant 2 for 1 SALE!
DEAL ALERT! Annual Due Per Uno Sale at the Olive Oil Merchant! Grab one for you and one for your… friend! This year’s selection includes duos from a good cross section of the boot: Bianchini Cuvee from Le Marche, Tenuta Rasciatano and De Carlo Organic from Puglia, Geraci from Sicily, Librandi Organic from Calabria and Vantera…
Indigo Cafe Introduction for Raw Living Cuisine January 13 6-9 pm
EVENT ALERT! Come meet the Chef, interact with the raw food community and sample delicious culinary creations! I did the vegan cheese making class in December and loved it! GLV 1. How to make a green coktail 2. How to make almond milk and green tea mocha late 3. Kale chips 4. Cheese-dip 5. Chocolate…
The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine and Cheese Maker Wins Best International Gourmand Cookbook Award for Best Local Cuisine Book in Canada
Awesome news for Jennifer Schell! Still time to buy for XMAS presents. GLV Jennifer Schell, author of The Butcher, The Baker, The Wine and Cheese Maker – An Okanagan Cookbook has been honoured with the award for “Best Local Cuisine cookbook in Canada” at the Gourmand World Cookbooks Awards. The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards are often compared by journalists to…
Gifts for the Foodies in Your Life – As Seen on Global TV December 13, 2014
It’s that time of year again when you’ve got to sort out your gift list. If you’ve got a food lover to please chances are one or all of these ideas will bring squeals of joy once pulled from under the tree. Some great stocking stuffers and host/hostess gifts too! Jackson Triggs Entourage Grand Reserve…
Ricotta and White Bean Dip
Dips are super easy when you’ve got a food processor – a must for all kitchens. I have the Kitchen Aid 7 cup processor which I highly recommend. 1 cup ricotta cheese – we used Bella Casara 100% Canadian Cheese 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinced Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup…
Cooking Classes with Chef Celine Turenne at 39th and Cambie BCLDB
If you’d like to learn a bit more about food and wine pairing as well as take a cooking class, the BC Liquor Store on Cambie and 39th has some lessons on Duck on December 2nd, 2013. The “Duck Cooking Demonstration” with chef Celine Turenne is from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m and tickets are only $30!…
