I’ve been fooling around with my make up lately and have actually found some great bronzer and blush all in one and a video that taught me how to use it. The bronzer is from one of my favourite make up brands, Lise Watier. I love their collections from the packaging right down to the products. Get them at London Drugs. The brown and peach tones in this multi-functional powder can be applied alone or blended together for a sun-kissed glow. Once I apply my foundation, and attempt to fix my eyebrows, I use the center shade for my cheek bones as…
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I am so very fond of nachos. I love lots of cheese, guac, salsa, sour cream, the works. It’s not often that I do indulge, but when the craving does get out of hand I just do it. I’ve got teenage memories of The Keg Nachos with their layers of refried beans, and the fact they served us Tom Collins cocktails since we must have looked 19, and most recently had a pretty version at Darby’s Pub in Kits. Last week my nacho adventures continued with the launch of Tostitos Canada’s Nacho Average Food Truck in Vancouver. From July 3 to July 26, the…
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 next After Hours, our adults-only evening where you can experience special programming and shows, interact with animals up close in our Wet Lab, and enjoy a beer or glass of wine – all against a stunning aquatic backdrop of an additional 55,000 square feet…
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 the show’s female chefs as they prepare and serve up a selection of appetizer creations from the show, then join them for a panel discussion and Q & A moderated by the Globe & Mail’s restaurant critic Alexandra Gill, followed by dessert platters from the…
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 any market info booth or download it from the bottom of this page. We’ll be sampling all pies by donation, so stick around after the judging and have a taste of the best pies in town! *Entry deadline is Monday July 14 Jam Demos VFM’s…
British Columbia has more than 800 blueberry farms and the blueberries are already coming in for the season. You’ve still got some time to grab a box and try out all sorts of recipes from smoothies to pies as the crop will come in until near the end of September. This year the growing conditions were close to perfect according to Debbie Etsell, the Executive Director of the BC Blueberry Council and they are expecting 68 million kilograms. Unfortunately at Good Life Vancouver headquarters our consulting chef will have nothing to do with the berries due to an unfortunate incident…
THE GLOWBAL COLLECTION will present a Fish Shack pop-up restaurant in West Vancouver as part of this year’s Harmony Arts Festival line-up. The festival is the North Shore’s premier summer celebration of music, performances, visual and culinary arts, and takes place August 1 to 10 in West Vancouver along the waterfront on Argyle Avenue, from 14th Street to 17th Street. The Fish Shack – GLOWBAL COLLECTION’s casual Granville Street dining destination – features a menu of delicious seafood favourites and is the perfect fit to drop anchor on the North Shore for ten days of summer fun. The Fish Shack…
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 Buttered Dungeness Crab Roasted Venison Chop with double-smoked Bacon & Celeriac Root Pureé Decadent Hazelnut & Raspberry ChocolatePaté Date: Friday, August 29th, 2014 Time: 5:30 – 9:30pm Venue: The Dirty Apron Cooking School 540 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC Cost: $158 Click here for more details and tickets. For more information call 604-879-8588.
“Secret Suppers of Vancouver” is a television documentary on Vancouver’s underground restaurants produced by Georgia Street Media, to be broadcast on CBC Vancouver this summer. The documentary is an exploration into the world of Vancouver’s underground restaurants through the lives of four chefs and their struggle to find their niche in the city’s food scene. It also explores the range of food these chefs love to work with, their love for cooking and people, and their fight to be successful in Vancouver’s bustling food industry. Directed and produced by Jordan Lee and Clayton Goodfellow, the program will feature a variety of underground restaurants in the lower mainland…
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 this class delicious to the last drop. On the menu: BC Spot Prawn and Yuzu Ginger Vegetable Gyozas Crispy Seared BC Salmon with a Scallion Potato Cake, Grilled King Oyster Mushrooms and Horseradish Crème Crispy BC Duck Breast, Sherry Orange Gastrique and Apple Sauté Apple and Almond Tart with Chai Ice…
BULLEIT BOURBON CANADIAN NATIONAL BBQ CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURNS TO WHISTLER BLACKCOMB WITH NEW TITLE SPONSOR AND A TON OF FLAVOUR, AUGUST 1-3 All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Dinners, BBQ Competitions and Live Music Make For A Food and Fun-Filled Weekend Grill masters across North America are putting the final touches on their BBQ sauces and smoking techniques as they prepare to face off at the Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships in Whistler from August 1 to 3. This will be the 13th year in a row that the highlight of the Pacific Northwest’s competitive BBQ circuit returns to Dusty’s Bar & BBQ in…
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 Gardens on Main, kicking off Vancouver’s first free weekly Beekeeping Mentorship Program open to the general public. A community celebration, the “Breakfast with the Bees” event will mark the first day of the unique beekeeping experience, which is available to anyone, every Monday from 5:00…
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 a sparkling wine reception, a tour through the farm as guests help to forage for their meal (from a list provided by Chef) and then sit down to a long table dinner with beverages supplied by R & B Brewing and Backyard Vineyards Winery. All…
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 download it here . We’ll be sampling all pies by donation, so stick around after the judging and have a taste of the best pies in town! *Entry deadline is Monday July 14 Jam Demos VFM’s very own jam experts, The Jam Ladies, will be doing on-site jam demonstrations.…
Just in time for the recent heat wave comes a collection of nail polish that’s just as hot as this insane heat – the CND Vinylux Paradise Collection. I am finally getting to spend time on my nails although I’ve had the polish sitting out waiting on my counter for some time now. I hope you have more time in your day for pampering, but sometimes it’s all I can do to keep my nails clean, let alone paint them. Lucky for me once I get the polish on my nails, it lasts for at least a week without chipping, rather than the 2 days I…
Delicious vegetarian cuisine has always been the thing at The Parker, and as always the summer menu is sourced by Chef Curtis from local farms, bringing the freshest ingredients to your plate. Why not sample through the menu with perhaps the ratatouille with heirloom tomatoes, sea asparagus and labneh or the daily house-made alkaline noodles with fresh summer vegetables and spicy Sichuan tomato sauce? Luk even makes his own cheese and serves it up with local honey, poached rhubarb and our caraway lavash crackers and edible flowers. Desserts include cucumber sorbet with summer fruit and olive oil cake; a refreshing change from ice cream. Steve da…
Travel to The Improv Centre this summer for trippy comedy, July 3 – August 30 Vancouver TheatreSports™ League (VTSL) kicks-off its new summer show, TripImproviser, on Thursday, July 3. Inspired by suggestions from the audience and TripAdvisor reviews, the new show will parody travel experiences. From city to jungle, bungee jumping to bird watching, the possibilities are endless because it’s completely improvised and totally unpredictable. VTSL understands the value of traveler reviews, as TripAdvisor users frequently recommend The Improv Centre as a great spot to catch some of the best improv comedy in the city. In fact, VTSL has received…
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 celebration central with its annual Fête de la Bastille on July 14th. This year Pastis will be hosting live the amazing French singer; Pepper Bayard, performing jazzy and french classics! To add to the celebration, you might be one of two lucky patrons to win the luxury…
BELGARD KITCHEN AT THE SETTLEMENT BUILDING Belgard Kitchen serves lunch, “Happy Afternoon”, brunch and evening menus in The Settlement Building located at 55 Dunlevy Avenue in Railtown. With the addition of Postmark Brewing and a full weekend brunch menu, there is something new for returning guests to see and even more surprises and discoveries for newcomers to experience. Open seven days a week: Lunch: Monday-Friday 11am-3pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday 11am-3pm Evening: Monday-Sunday 3pm-11pm FREE WIFI Looking to get some work done outside of the office? Guests can visit with laptops in hand to enjoy our complementary wifi along with a cup of coffee, wine…
Beginning today, the freshness of the farm comes direct to the city as FarmCity Fresh Cart makes its debut on the streets of downtown Vancouver and New Westminster. FarmCity Fresh Cart — a partnership between Re-Up BBQ and FarmCity Co-op (24 Avenue Farm, Barefoot Farms, Cherry Lane Farm, Earth Apple Farm, Farmers on 57th, Giddy Up and Grow, Urban Digs Farm and Urban Edibles) — is a groundbreaking, farmers’ market-inspired kiosk featuring an ever-changing bounty of local, sustainably farmed fruit and produce as well as products and snacks prepared by local businesses. Besides a veritable cornucopia of fruit and vegetables available in both bulk and pre-packaged portions, FarmCity Fresh Cart offers pastured…
