What’s good this week in and around Vancouver Tonight’ (August 10th) the night for our Les Dames d’Escoffier Summerdine dinner, which we’ve been going wild about so I am sure you all already know. Our group raises funds for women’s education as well as Project Chef and Growing Chef, two amazing programs that teach children…
The Good Stuff – Ready-to-blend superfood smoothies delivered to your door
Start your day or finish it with a Superfood smoothie I’ve recently been making smoothies, but they’re usually just a couple frozen bananas and berries, as the fresh veggies in my fridge usually expire before I manage to consume them all. Recently, though, I sampled the smoothies from The Good Stuff and I tell you,…
What’s Good This Week August 4+
Vancouver Events Well I’m a little behind this week as a stupid summer cold has slowed me down, but I’m hoping the worst is over as there’s no time to be sick! This week we are prepping for Les Dames Summerdine happening next Wednesday, Meet the Rancher at Hopcott in Pitt Meadows, which makes a nice…
Les Dames Dinner Parties – Summerdine August 10
Join Restaurants around BC on August 10 for Summerdine, a Fundraiser for Les Dames d’Escoffier I am a member of a wonderful organization that assists women in the culinary, wine and hospitality industry with scholarships and supports and raises money for Growing Chefs and Project Chef, two programs focused on teaching children about food and…
What’s Good This Week July 27
What’s Good This Week in and around Vancouver It’s a little too hot for me these days in Vancouver and I’ve got the fan blasting in my ear in an attempt to remain coolish. This week you might be catching the fireworks, watching some Improv (I’m actually on stage – yikes), eating some Canadian Food…
Mission – Hand Crafted Spirits TSN1410 with Joe Leary
Hand Crafted Spirits Radio Show Checks Out Barteneder Marc Smolenski at Mission in Kitsilano We’re doing some radio again thanks to Joe Leary and TSN1410 on a new show called Hand Crafted Spirits. My segment will involve checking in with a local craft-spirit using bartender along with Joe to find out what’s been shaken and poured…
Food Day Canada July 30 AND Twitter Party July 26
Food Day Canada is a chance for all Canadians to celebrate our farmers, fishers, chefs, researchers and home cooks Guess what GLV readers? I am the Food Day Canada Ambassador for Vancouver and am helping with a twitter party – on July 26th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PDT, join the FoodDayCanada Twitter Party …
What’s Good This Week
What’s Good This Week in and Around Vancouver We are well into July, which means into the second half of the year! Time is flying by this summer. Last week’s Deighton Cup was a grand success and this week we are heading to a White Caps Game, Vancouver Theatresports newest show, Firecracker, checking out the newest…
CONTEST CLOSED #GIVEAWAY 4 tics to Firecracker Improv Vancouver Theatresports
Firecracker! Explodes on Improv Scene Watch out Vancouver as Vancouver TheatreSports™ (VTSL) lights a fuse to Vancouver’s improv comedy scene shattering that it is presently, a male-dominated art form. We’ve got 2 sets of tickets for this giveaway, one for July 21, with the one and only Rebecca Bollwitt on stage, and one for July…
What’s Good This Week
What’s Good This Week – Events in and around Vancouver We’re back from the Okanagan and had about the best trip ever there. Scouted out our wedding location, had some amazing meals at home and out, visited new breweries, cideries and wineries and got some good family time in with not even one argument. Now…
CONTEST CLOSED #Giveaway Chocolate-Filled Basket from Chocolats Favoris
Chocolats Favoris opens in British Columbia Chocolats Favoris, the artisan chocolate shop and creamery opened it’s newest location this month in Victoria, B.C and we are celebrating with a chocolate giveaway! Chocolats Favoris a unique chocolate destination: a station dedicated to dipping soft-serve ice cream in one of 12 exclusive chocolate flavours, including Original Milk, Dulce…
BC Place Menu Update
BC Place and BC Lions Announce Enhanced Food and Beverage Concepts for 2016 Truth be told I’ve not been to many football games, but I was game when I was invited down to sample some new menu items from Chef William Tse and his team and check out the new craft beers now available. The…
Sprucing Up At The Glamoury
Looking For A One Stop Shop For Make Up and Hair? The Glamoury Delivers On Glam! Over the years I have got a bit better at make up application and hair doing, but it’s not really my forte. I really do need serious help in this department and was super excited to discover a new…
Brunch at Wildtale
Where to Brunch in Vancouver? We suggest Brunch at Wildtale I’d love to go for brunch every weekend, but unfortunately I seem to be stuck in front of my computer far too often eating leftovers or toast with peanut butter and pickles; an odd combo but a good one. Once in a while I do…
What’s Good In July
It’s July and Vancouver is hopping! Here’s What’s Good In July in and around our fare city! I can’t believe it’s July already, meaning we are half way through 2016! How’s your year going? I am overdue for a break and will be taking a few days off next week. However, that won’t mean I’m…
CONTEST CLOSED Secret Garden Tea Company – High Tea For Two Giveaway
The Secret Garden Tea Company is Expanding and Celebrating with a Giveaway For High Tea For Two For two decades, the Secret Garden Tea Company in Kerrisdale has been offering a tranquil haven for Vancouverites to enjoy a spot of tea and delicious fresh-baked treats with friends and family. WINNER- Congrats to Jill K! The…
Picnicking in Style on Global TV
June 30 Global TV talking picnicking in style. ****In the interest of getting some reference material up this is just in point form for now. Check back for full story*** 1) Canadian Tire – outdoor Shelter, portable coolers, picnic blanket 2) Picnic Items from Bacci’s on 12th and Granville – Place Settings & Cutler and Picnic food…
Where to Picnic in Vancouver
It’s the season of picnicking! We’ve got the details on where to picnic in Vancouver We love grabbing a baguette, some cheese and pate or perhaps some leftover BBQ chicken and heading out to eat outdoors. Our summer sunshine is limited, so when the sun is out we celebrate while we can. I teamed up…
Halibut at the Wedgewood Hotel’s Bacchus Room
Halibut Season – It’s What’s Fresh at the Wedgewood Hotel’s Bacchus Room There’s a new chef in town at the Wedgewood, Executive Chef Simon Bolsover and he’s sourced some Haida Gwaii Halibut, featured daily on the menu. We stopped in for a leisurely Friday lunch, but as my pal Melissa is not only gluten free,…
Roman Countryside Culinary Adventure and Olive Oil Recipes
Join Chef Dana Reinhardt in Tuscania for a Roman Countryside Culinary Adventure Is their anything better than traveling, enjoying good food and learning to cook better. Well, I think not. We are lucky enough to have Chef Dana Reinhardt in our midst, she’s a friend and a fellow Les Dames d’Escoffier member, and an amazing…
