Whole Foods shoppers can enjoy 25% off all bulk items on July 18, 2014. Top 5 reasons to shop bulk bins They’re Green – reusable containers and minimal packaging means nothing goes to waste and you only pay for what you want—passing savings on to shoppers! They’re Cost Effective – You only get what you need and what…
Category: Lower Mainland Events
Mayan Cooking Class at UBC Farm
Members of the Maya in Exile Garden at the UBC Farm invite you to a traditional cooking workshop. Help prepare (and eat!) four dishes: Bledo con frijol (beans with amaranth leaf), tortillas de maiz (corn tortillas), ensalada tradicional(traditional salad), kelite frito con queso envuelto en tortilla (lambs quarters cooked with cheese wrapped in tortillas) and café tradicional (Mayan coffee). Date: Saturday July 19th, 2014 Place:…
Fjallraven Guide to Day Hiking
With summer in full swing, Swedish outdoor brand, Fjällräven, is bringing together Vancouver’s outdoor enthusiasts on Wednesday, July 30th to get better acquainted with one of our city’s favourite past times – day hiking! Hosted by outdoor enthusiasts Karl Woll (OutdoorVancouver.ca)and Jeff Pelletier (jeffpelletier.com), this event will arm you with top tips to get the most out…
Urban Digs Shindig
Urban Digs is having a party at the farm on Sunday to celebrate summer & the launch of the FarmCity Fresh Cart which officially hit the streets last week. Drop by any time between 4-10. Your $10 admission includes one free drink (beer or organic fruit soda), music & a tour of the farm. Re-up BBQ…
Summerdine Les Dames d’Escoffier
Join us on Wednesday, August 6th A “Summerdine” around from Les Dames d’Escoffier. Be part of an experience as a garden themed, single night, summer culinary event offers dozens of top (and some impossible to get into) restaurants across the province in a unique annual dining event. It’s a garden theme on the same night,…
After Hours at the Vancouver Aquarium
On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 6:30 to 10 p.m head to the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park – 845 Avison Way for After Hours Cost: $25 for non-members; $18 for members (prices include tax) For more information and to purchase tickets: vanaqua.org/afterhours Contact Information: Vancouver Aquarium at 604-659-3400 Details: Come celebrate our biggest expansion ever at…
The Women of Top Chef Canada (season 4)
On August 23, 2014 Tickets here Last season Food Network Canada pitted the women against the men in Top Chef Canada, what did you think of the controversial direction they went in promoting the show? Join the women of Top Chef Canada, season 4, and find out what they thought. Mingle with all seven of…
Main Street Farmer’s Market Berry Festival
TODAY! You’re invited to come celebrate the bountiful berry harvest on July 16th at the Main St. Station Farmers Market! Enter our BC Berry Pie Competition, stop by a jam demo and check out the kids activities.BC Berry Pie Competition and we are judging! Vancouver’s best berry pie baker will be crowned! Entry forms available at…
The Perfect Match Wine and Food
On August 29, 2014 learn the magic of perfect food and wine pairings your dinners into decadent experiences. Join Chef David Robertson at The Dirty Apron Cooking School and house wine for a class that will demystify the art of harmonizing flavours and uncovering what makes for a perfect match. On the menu: Warm Lemon-Chive Goat Cheese & Ratatouille Salad Smoked Sablefish with…
BC dine and vine: a celebration of local flavours
On July 25, 2014 join The Dirty Apron Cooking School and house wine for a night of BC food and wine pairings you won’t soon forget. Revel in cooking with local ingredients while you sip Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Syrah as well as a sparkling and dessert wine. Each dish will be paired with its perfect wine mate, making…
Vancouver’s 1st Free Public Beekeeping Experience
Amacon & Hives for Humanity Unveil Vancouver’s 1st Free Public Beekeeping Experience at “Breakfast with the Bees” Milross Gardens Launch Just in time for the summer break, Vancouverites are encouraged to come explore the wonderful world of bees On Monday, July 14, representatives from Amacon and Hives for Humanity will officially launch the community Milross…
BC Day weekend Long Table Dinner
Forage and Fraser Common Farm celebrates Food Day Canada BC Day weekend often means great weather in the Lower Mainland with all sorts of fun, outdoor activities. On Sunday, August 3, join Chef Chris Whittaker at Fraser Common Farm in Aldergrove for a four course “Whole Hog” feast. The fun begins at 3:00 pm with…
Main Street Pie Comp AND Berry Fest – July 16!
Celebrate the bountiful berry harvest on July 16th at the Main St. Station Farmers Market! Enter the BC Berry Pie Competition or stop by a jam demo and check out the kids activities. We are judging! BC Berry Pie Competition – Vancouver’s best berry pie baker will be crowned! Entry forms available at any market info booth or…
Bastille Day At Bistro Pastis
Bastille Day July 14th 2014 – “Allons enfants de la Patrie, le jour de gloire…” For more than 200 years the French have been celebrating the storming of the Bastille as a national holiday – a time of sharing good food and wine with friends and neighbours. Vancouver’s very own corner of France, Bistro Pastis in Kitsilano, is…
Deighton Cup Style Event
Get fancy this evening at Goorin Bros in Yaletown. Live jazz, cocktails and the perfect time to pick your hat for The Deighton Cup 2014. Hosted by Crystal Carson, Style Director for the Deighton Cup! #deightoncupstyle #wereabouttogetfancy Wednesday July 9,2014 7-p pm 1188 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Vista D’oro Farms & Winery Annual Walnut Festival
Green Walnuts at Vista D’oro Farms & Winery! Check out Vista D’oro’s fav chefs/creators/farmers and spend the day at the farm to celebrate the Green Walnut. Sample the latest preserves, wines and ciders alongside other walnut inspired nibbles created just for the day. Wines, Ciders and Sangria will also be available for purchase by the glass as well as…
Celebrate Summer at Hart House on Deer Lake’s Annual Garden Party
The Mediterranean region’s incredible contribution to world cuisine will be honoured at a garden party held at Burnaby’s Hart House at Deer Lake on Wednesday, July 16 2014. The event will celebrate the diversity of the food and wine cultures of Spain, Italy, France, and Greece with an al fresco wine reception and dinner. The…
The Deighton Cup — A Day at the Races
Get the inside track on the most anticipated event of the summer The event that changed the way Vancouver plays, The Deighton Cup, runs for its sixth summer on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the storied Hastings Racecourse (188 N. Renfrew St.), from 12 pm to 6 pm. Named after legendary Vancouver saloon owner John…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway 2 tickets to White Boat Party
Congrats FRANK – contest closed! Win 2 tickets to the White Boat Party on July 27th! Mount Gay presents its Storied Cocktails competition during the 10th anniversary edition of the White Boat party on July 27th. How to enter: 1) comment on this post as to your fav cocktail 2) Tweet “RT to #win #contest…
Get Inspiralized
July 13, 2104 from 11 am-12 pm join Williams-Sonoma for a class designed by Ali Maffucci, blogger and founder of Inspiralized.com, the ultimate online resource for cooking with the spiralizer. This class will teach you some of Ali’s favorite recipes and tips. These recipes are perfect for summer, many of them are gluten-free and paleo-friendly as…
