It’s the morning after the night before and no matter what your New Year’s resolutions are you’ve still got to eat. Start the year with something delicious and set the tone for a tasty year. Guu Garden Serving Osechi for lunch – Japanese New Year Food bento-style. Only 100 – better reserve. M101-888 Nelson Street,…
Round Up of Good Things
Here’s the latest round up of things I love and would make or eat if I had all the time in the world. Other links are just cool reads. Enjoy! Staying home for NYE? How about trying out some of these swanky mains from Epicurious? Lucky for us they’ve also suggested some appies should you…
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…
Where to Ring in 2014 – Vancouver
Now that we’ve almost got Christmas out of the way, it is time to think about New Year’s Eve plans. While I have spent the last few years at home (don’t worry not ALONE) there’s a few spots that are VERY tempting and I may just hit the town this year (WATCH OUT). Here’s a…
Richmond Centre and Kingsway Vancouver White Spot restaurants open Christmas Day to support local charities
If you’re still not organized for Christmas lunch and want something casual this year, White Spot is open from 11-3 pm and your dining dollars will go towards charity. GLV Once again n December 25, management and staff from both White Spot locations will generously donate their time, tips and proceeds to the Richmond Hospital…
CONTEST CLOSED #Win @getsnackbox BOX from @goodlifevan
Contest closed congrats SANDRA! Snackbox is a monthly membership to discover, learn about and try healthy snack foods. As a Snackbox member you will receive a box of 10-12 nutritionist approved snacks that taste great, conveniently delivered to your door every month. To win this box. AT LEAST TWO: 1) Please like Good Life Vancouver on Facebook…
The O-Spot, An Evening of Oysters, Wine & Entertainment
O My God we want to go to this. What an awesome line up of our very favourite things. Oysters, bubbles, geoduck, BC Wine, Beer and Bubble! GLV Valentine’s Day February 14, 2014 O-SPOT is an incredible evening of fine food, drink and entertainment created by the BC Shellfish Festival and BCSGA. Sample oysters on…
Take-out BBQ at Edible Canada
If you are shopping down in Granville Island on a December Saturday from 12pm – 5pm and hunger strikes, head to the Edible Canada Patio (1596 Johnston Street) for some quick BBQ bites to tide you over until you’re shopping is done. Who doesn’t love a little pork on a Saturday afternoon? The Menu: Fraser Valley…
Tea Day at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
On December 15, 2013 the garden celebrates tea day In the Hall of One Hundred Rivers from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Take a break from holiday shopping (or do some here) and learn the history, philosophy and cultural traditions of tea, or paint some tea cups of your own. Libre Collection of Tea Glasses from LibreTea will…
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…
#CONTEST CLOSED London Drugs Holiday Hamper $100+ #Giveaway #win
Congrats Maria! Just in time for the holidays London Drugs has provided a holiday hamper that you could WIN! London Drugs stocks all the holiday necessities and many treats! To win this basket. AT LEAST TWO: 1) Please like Good Life Vancouver on Facebook and Like and Share the competition post on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/GoodLifeVancouver 2) Follow…
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…
Arabian Nights at Shangri-La – Tea Time
Until January 5, 2014 afternoon tea with an Arabian twist is being served in the Xi-Shi Lounge at the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver. Skip lunch and feast instead on the sandwiches, scones and sweets offered at afternoon tea; it’s just so civilized. The hotel lobby bar, where the tea is served, is especially appealing right now…
Hawkers Market December 14
Check out the holiday edition of Hawkers Market for holiday treats, festive food and a glögg bar! We’ll be there this time for certain. GLV HAWKERS MARKET IS A MONTHLY DOSAGE OF FOOD & MUSIC Hawkers Market is a monthly dosage of Food and Music where vibrant and exciting local food can be discovered. Hawkers…
Oyama Sausage St. Hubertus and Game Weekend
It may be okay for some to stick with pork, beef, turkey and chicken, but we prefer to get wild and add in a bit of game on our charcuterie platters and for our frequent sausage roasts! Lucky for us it is St. Hubertus and Game Weekend at Oyama Sausage from Friday Dec. 6th-Sunday Dec. 8th ….
Round Up of Good Things
As I cruise the internets I often find things I love and would make or eat if I had all the time in the world. Other links are just cool reads. So here’s my lastest round up of things of interest. Enjoy! Food and Wine – Five Common Cookie Mistakes – A must for those…
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy
Shiny Fuzzy Muddy (SFM) presents Canadian artists and from jewels, clothing and clay; therefore the name – Shiny, Fuzzy, Muddy. It’s free and held Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15, 2013 at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street in Vancouver, B.C. This is all very high quality designs from 27 top designers. Vendors exclusive to SFM in 2013 are Dear Pony (pictured…
Not So Fast and Mamie Taylor’s Serve Pierogies for Charity
What better excuse to get out and try a new restaurant if you haven’t stopped by this place already than this tasty fundraising venture. From December 1-14 Mamie Taylor’s restaurant has teamed up with not-for-profit Not So Fast and will serve an stellar Pierogi dish with profits benefiting the “Inside The Box” Friday food program at the Strathcona…
Swallow Tail Murder Mystery Holiday Party
Love murder mysteries and want to be part of one at a sinister house in Stanley Park? It’s your last chance to get seats to Swallow Tail’s Murder Mystery holiday party, The Last Supper, Dec 5, 6 (7,8th are SOLD OUT). Swallow Tail will donate $15 to Growing Chefs if you use this promo code GCHEF…
Arabian Nights at Shangri-La Hotel
At the Shangri-La Hotel they’ve turned Xi Shi Lounge into an Arabian paradise until January 5, 2014. Sip signature cocktails, enjoy live music and dance and wander through the Merchants Market at the hotel. Menu items include hummus, baba ghanooj, homemade pickles and spice-marinated olives, as well as falafel, tabboulleh salad, lamb kibbeh, and halloumi…
