I journeyed to Ann Arbor, Michigan last winter and highly recommend you check this lovely city out during the holiday season. My full article published on Vitamin Daily. A snippet here. Fly into Detroit and continue to lovely Ann Arbor, Michigan, for a unique blend of Midwestern U.S. charm, including a lively theater scene, stellar art…
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Kamloops Wine Country – Vitamin Daily
We visited Kamloops Wine Country and reported our adventures on Vitamin Daily and the story got picked up by the Huffington Post. Once home to fur traders, gold miners and infamous train robber Billy Miner, Kamloops, B.C., now boasts lush farms, a stunning riverfront and the recently created Kamloops Wine Trail. Not one to miss out…
Santa Monica: Where the City Meets the Sea – Darpan Magazine May 2015
LOVE Santa Monica and went this spring. The article below was published in Darpan Magazine print and online. More travel writing please! Heading to Southern California has never been easier with many direct flights a day into Orange County, Palm Springs and Los Angeles. While the larger cities may sound tempting, we suggest that you take…
View The Vibe – Escape The Coast And Discover Phoenix
Getting to Phoenix from YVR is so easy many Vancouverites have a second place there when in need of a little vitamin D pick-me-up. And while real estate is surprisingly affordable, we prefer to live the good life and book into one of the city’s best resorts where we don’t ever have to lift a…
View The Vibe – Best Vancouver Picnic Spots
Vancouverites know that their summer sunshine is limited, so when the sun is out we celebrate while we can. This year, why not pack up a basket or pick up a meal and head out to one of our city’s best spots for some swishy summer picnicking. We’ve got the scoop on some great picnic…
View the Vibe – Vancouver’s Best Ceviche
Other media – View the Vibe – Best Ceviche Whether you spell it ceviche, cebiche, or seviche, there is no denying that this marinated fresh raw fish dish – often loaded with bright, tart, and tangy tropical flavours – has the makings of a perfect summer meal. Paired with a cocktail or crisp glass of…
View the Vibe – “The Way We Pour”
Other Media – JOEY Cocktail program on View the Vibe. When a restaurant wins one of only three Platinum Awards at the Vancouver International Wine Festival, you know they are doing something right on the beverage front. JOEY Restaurant is now further satisfying thirsty diners with its newly-released cocktail line-up focusing on classics with a JOEY twist….
On View The Vibe – Chicha
Other media – Chicha on View the Vibe. While Vancouver has finally made some progress in the Mexican food department, the Latin food scene had tended to drag well behind. Enter Chicha Restaurant to tempt our taste buds by serving up all things Peruvian. Chicha is named after the beverage Chicha Morado, a drink made from purple corn, spices, pineapple,…
My First Authentic Canadian Food Experience
I was invited to participate in The Real Canadian Food Project and our first topic is “My First Authentic Canadian Food Experience”. The Canadian Food Experience Project began June 7 2013, but as an expert in procrastination I’ve unfortunately just got to this now. As we (participants) share our collective stories across the vastness of our…
News 1130 Foodie Fridays June 28, 2013
Khatsahlano Arts and Music Festival I’ve been visiting restaurants on Vancouver’s 4th Avenue to find out what they will be doing for the upcoming July 13 Khatshalano Festival and found a few new ones I worth checking out. Tractor Healthy Everyday Foods has opened at 1903 West 4th and serves a range of fresh and…
Cayman Island Cookout 2013
Published in Vancouver Island Style Magazine: For those who take culinary travel seriously, the annual Cayman Island Cookout is a weekend that you will want to add to the top of your bucket list. Held each January and hosted by Chef Eric Ripert at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman, the hotel where his restaurant Blue is located, this series of…
Foodie Fridays NEWS1130 April 19, 2013
It’s all about wines this spring in Vancouver – listen here foodie friday 4.19 On Monday 29 April 2013 at the Roundhouse Community Centre wines from New Zealand are coming to town. Find out more about this country’s wines; there’s far more coming from this amazing country than just Sauvignon Blanc. Try a sampling of fine…
Foodie Fridays on NEWS1130 April 5, 2013
Foodie Friday April 5, 2013 – click to listen If you are looking to escape Vancouver’s rain no need to go too far. The Okanagan sunshine calls from April 17-21 when Osoyoos and Oliver celebrate all things Oyster. Travel up through the Similkameen Valley, book into some great rates at Walnut Beach Resort and whi le…
Westender – Chef Dale Mackay
Head to the Westender to my article – Life after Ensemble for Dale Mackay After closing his Vancouver restaurants, Dale Mackay spent some time cooking in the Cayman Islands. He now plans to open a restaurant in Saskatoon. Vancouver’s great outdoor playground, cultural diversity and the food scene are just some of the aspects that…
Savour Magazine – Wildebeest
Head over to Savour Magazine to read my article on Wildebeest. Vancouver has bought fully into the concept of nose to tail eating and Wildebeest’s timing couldn’t be better. This east side restaurant’s menu is heavy on the meat side of the equation and is serving up tasty bits of animal along with excellent cocktails and fantastic…
Foodie Fridays on News1130
Today we are talking all about blueberries since they are at their peak and what is more delicious than a big blue berry? The BC Blueberry Council is a great source of information about this fruit which is one of the best antioxidants around, helping slow the aging process and reduce cell damage that can lead…
Foodie Fridays on @NEWS1130Radio – Gifts for Foodies 2011
Click to listen to Foodie Friday Dec 15 It’s that time of year again when you’ve got to step up to the plate (pun intended) and get your foodie friends the best gifts out there. Whether you want to spend some big money on appliances, or just get some stocking stuffers, we’ve got some suggestions…
Foodie Fridays on News 1130
Tune into News 1130 at 11:05 am each Friday for Foodie Fridays with The Good Life Vancouver’s Cassandra Anderton. Listen here – August 5 ff 8.5 Restaurant Pick – Tableau Bar and Bistro Drink Pick – Cointreau Ready to meet the strength of the crystal clear spirit, are baskets laden with sun-dried orange peels, their intricate…
Foodie Fridays on News 1130
Tune in live to News 1130 at 11:05 am each Friday, or listen to the recording July 29 foodie friday Seasonal Ingredient – Halibut Helpful Links http://www.oceanwisecanada.org/ http://www.finestatsea.com/ http://www.hawksworthrestaurant.com/ Chorizo wrapped halibut, barigoule broth, artichokes, tomato jam, crispy garlic. http://tableaubarbistro.com/ Halibut Cobb Salad HALIBUT with white bean ragout & parsley sauce http://www.tapenade.ca/ Pan seared, grainy mustard…
