Hopcott Meats – Meet your Rancher – Know your Food

 Head to Hopcott Premium Meats and Meet Your Rancher August 9th, 2014 as part of its 8th Anniversary Celebration. Featuring a Charity BBQ, live music, free coffee and product samples, and fun for kids of all ages, the Hopcott Family is inviting the public to stop by and learn from the ranchers who raise their meat. The…

Ice Cream Socials At Beta 5

On Friday August 8 and Saturday August 9, 2014, Ice Cream Socials hit Beta 5 Chocolate Union. Starting at 7pm and continuing until the sun sets on Friday evening, try their new seasonal sundae, ice cream floats, a special new frozen treat, and a brand new cream puff that will be available for one night…

Garden Party and Croquet Classic at the VanDusen Botanical Gardens

Grab Your Mallets and Get Ready for the First Annual Garden Party and Croquet Classic Summer is here and the time is ripe for cocktails, champagne, tea and croquet. On Saturday, August 23, Cocktails & Canapes and Max Cunningham will be producing the first annual Garden Party and Croquet Classic at the VanDusen Botanical Gardens…

Celebrate BC Day with BC VQA Wines in Vancouver on August 2

What goes well with BC Day? Well BC Wine of course. This BC Day long weekend, the British Columbia Wine Institute is throwing a big party in honour of beautiful British Columbia and the wonderful wines that are grown and produced in the province. Consumers are invited join some of BC’s top winemakers at Vancouver’s…

Cycle the heart of the Fraser Valley 

Support the Slow Food movement and our local Fraser Valley farmers during the Fraser Valley Slow Food Cycle Tours on August 2nd and 3rd. The leisurely self-guided Slow Food Cycle Tours provide an educational and culinary experience exploring many farms throughout the Fraser Valley; some that are open to the public for this day only! This…

Fete for the Foodbank at Milner Village Garden Centre

The Fraser Valley’s celebration of FOOD and FASHION to support families in the community takes place August 22, 2014. An all women event in support of the Langley Food Bank. The chef this year will be featuring her specialty recipes including: ~ Fresh Pina Coladas prepared with real coconut milk ~ Chicken skewers with a coconut/cilantro sauce ~ Wilted spinach…

Australian Exotic Food Night with The August Jack

Ever had crocodile, emu or kangaroo? Well know is your chance at the August Jack on July 29th at the August Jack. Oh and we’ve heard that they’ll be some decent craft beer! FIRST COURSE: Crocodile Skewers Mango Ginger Chutney Wilted Kale Yucca Chip SECOND COURSE: Emu Sliders Boiled Egg & Garlic Aioli Beetroot Frites THIRD…

Cabin Fever: Campfire Cooking Meets Fine Dining

Now this sounds delicious! Chef Jane (L’Abattoir) and Pastry Chef Brooke (Cocolico)are having fun with campfire inspired dishes at this campout.  Think fired BBQ pork with smoked plum sauce and, of course, fancy smores for dessert! This will be a family style feast in the garden for the first seating and in the wine cellar…

Campagnolo Celebrates Peak-Season Bounty with an Incredible Feast

A Midsummer Night Dinner The few weeks of harvest between late July and early August are what dreams are made of for most Vancouver chefs. There is an incredible variety of fresh local produce available inspiring an endless amount of breathtakingly beautiful and delicious dishes. On Wednesday, August 6, Campagnolo Restaurant is partnering with Masi…

CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway Fjallraven Rucksuck $200

In honour of the upcoming July 30, 2014 Fjallraven Guide to Hiking seminar we are giving away a Fjallraven Rucksuck. To win check out a Rafflecopter giveaway   They’ll be presenting the top 5 picks for day hikes in the area, along with some basic safety tips and gear considerations. The hikes will cover a variety of…

Fjallraven – Day Hikes for Beginners

Are you new to hiking in Vancouver? Wondering what the best day hikes are and which gear you need to bring for your outing? If so, Fjallraven – a Swedish outdoor clothing retailer which recently opened its first Canadian store in Vancouver – is hosting a community night titled Day Hikes Guide for Beginners. They’ll be presenting…

Brewery And The Beast

“A FESTIVAL OF MEAT” July 27, 2014 Chefs demonstrate their skill and passion for meat through a wide variety of delicious and inspired creations. Local and regional farms provide the highest quality proteins to be featured through various cooking methods. A stellar line up of chefs representing restaurants from Vancouver and Whistler will prepare unique…

Veg Fest Vancouver

Veg Fest Vancouver is a day-long outdoor festival, happening for it’s fourth year on July 26th, 2014 from 11am – 6pm. The festival features vegan food vendors, music, games & prizes, animal protection organizations, local businesses, and much more! Best of all, it’s entirely FREE to attend! Location The festival is located right in the…

Tasting Plates North Vancouver

Tour North Vancouver on July 23nd from 6pm until 9:30 pm on a route planned Vancouver Foodster. Each restaurant will be serving up a Tasting Plate for guests.  Mix and mingle with food loving friends, meet the chefs, and learn about each of the participating restaurants. Vegetarian options will be available at many of the participating restaurants. Visit…

Garden Party – Celebrate the Arbutus Corridor Gardens

On July 26, 2014 I strongly encourage you to head to the community gardens along 6th Avenue between Maple and Fir Street railway tracks for what could be the final celebration of these gorgeous and highly important gardens. This Garden Party is free and you will see plant seed giveaway, music, veggies, a mini market…

Swallow Tail Supper Club

It’s HOT out, so Chef Robin thought she’d cook up a multi-course feast influenced by two of her favourite sunny cuisines; Spanish and Peruvian.    This summer you are invited to a party in the Swallow Tail garden to taste this truly unique mash-up menu. Here are the details: Date: Saturday July 25th Time: 7pm –…

Golf Tournament & Pig Roast Campaign FUNdraiser

My pal and owner of Well Seasoned in Langley, Angie Quaale has always been a contributing member of the community and now she is running for office. She can’t do it with her piggy bank alone, so why not have some fun, golf and  enjoy some pork to help a woman in the know get some key funds…

Caskapalooza

Held in Olympic Village at Craft on Tuesday, August 12 Sample cask conditioned ales and celebrate the art that goes into making great beer. A great selection of casks from our good friends across British Columbia and Alberta. Tickets are $25 + tax and will include: – 12 x 4oz. tasters – a donation will go…