The top 11 chefs from regions around Canada have been selected to compete in the final Gold Medal Plates Championships. During the Gold Medal Plates project over 100+ competing chefs create their ultimate dish and pair it with a premier Canadian wine, spirit or beer. This is step one in the final competition. Friday, February 7, 2014 6:00 pm – Delta Grand Okanagan, Kelowna Chefs create a dish that they think perfectly matches a mystery wine. Chefs have Thursday night and Friday to consider and prepare the dish. When shopping for ingredients for this dish, chefs must only spend the…
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I was going through my photos and was going to pick the top 12, or perhaps the top dish I sampled from every month, but there were too many damn delicious things to account for. I decided to break it up into a few posts and started in January when I had the great fortune to attend the Cayman Island Cookout. I thought I could devote an entire article to this festival alone, and so I did. Before the actual cookout I had a few days to check out some of the recommended island restaurants. I went to La Brasserie…
The top 11 chefs from regions around Canada have been selected to compete in the final Gold Medal Plates Championships. During the Gold Medal Plates project over 100+ competing chefs create their ultimate dish and pair it with a premier Canadian wine, spirit or beer. This is step two in the final competition. Saturday, February 8, 2014 8:00 am – 1:30 pm – Okanagan College, Kelowna Not to be missed! High drama, high stakes! In a random order chefs learn of the 5 to 6 ingredients inside the black box. The chef has 10 minutes to decide on two recipes. Each…
On January 10th at Vancouver FanClub the team that produced Beatles Burlesque and Dirty Dancing Burlesque in Vancouver are bringing some grindhouse to the stage with a new show called Tarantino Burlesque. The show combines burlesque and theatre inspired by the movies of Quentin Tarantino, all performed to a live band playing music from Tarantino’s infamous soundtracks. The show will include nine burlesque acts inspired by the entire range of Tarantino movies from Pulp Fiction to Death Proof. Some famous scenes from the movies will be re-imagined on stage by host Fairlith Harvey, one of the funniest hosts in…
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, Vancouver 604-899-0855 Brunch at Cafe Pacifica & Cascades Lounge Pan Pacific 11:00am – 3:00pm Menu here Salads, Sushi, an Asian-themed station, charcuterie, carvery, desserts, a kids buffet…..the items seem endless. Entertainment by the Goby Catt Trio $90 per person $85 Seniors $45 Childen age 6-12…
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 not being doing the full sit down affair. Saveur has kindly done the same. Thanks. Thomas Keller tips us on how to serve Caviar. Be sure to stick to something sustainable and local such as Northern Divine. I’m sure Rob Clark has some at his…
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 the “Oscars”. Founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau, from the Cointreau liqueur and Cognacs Frapin and Remy Martin family, the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards is the premier awards of its type. It’s held in conjunction with the Paris Cookbook Fair and over 150 countries enter the awards each year, totalling several thousand…
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 few I’d consider and you should too. Mamie Taylors The unusual theme of Lumberjack and Ballerina-themed ball at Mamie Taylors is sure to be unusual if nothing else. Head to Chinatown and enjoy music, dancing, entertainment, hot and cold canapés, and an open bar (yikes)…
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 Foundation and Variety – The Children’s Charity. In 2012, the two restaurants raised more than $14,000 and hope to break that record this year. Friends and family are invited to enjoy a meal at either location between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day,…
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 and Like and Share the competition post on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/GoodLifeVancouver 2) Follow Good Life Vancouver on twitter and tweet “#Win @getsnackbox from @goodlifevan click here for details http://ow.ly/rRliJ #giveaway” 3) Comment on this post as to your favourite holiday snack with your name and twitter handle -There is $40+…
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 the half shell and geoduck paired BC wines, beer, and bubbly. Enjoy dinner and dessert prepared by Tria Fine Catering. Burlesque show and music provided by Ms. Rosie Bitts. On site fun with the Romance Shop and Four Frames Photo. Friday February 14, 2014 7…
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 (from Gellerman Farms) Berkshire Porchetta on a Brioche Bun with Arugula & Bacon Aioli – $7 Bottled Craft Beers – $8 each: Steam Whistle Pilsner/Paddock Wood Black Cat Lager/Yukon Brewing Red Ale Soda – $4 each: Phillips Soda Works Root Beer or Gingerale/Popshoppe Cola Located…
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 be showcasing their awesome tea on the go cups. Find out about raw, organic and infused honey to complement your drink with Vancouver Honeybees. Eight Treasures shop will showcase their signature tea blends to delight your senses! Sample some teas while you check out beautiful books…
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 Sparkling Chardonnay made in the traditional champagne method. Shuck some oysters and your night is almost complete. Locally made Whisky from Urban Distillers. Unique because it contains part of an oak barrel. Leave the wine to age more (each week would equal 6 mos…
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 Good Life Vancouver on twitter and tweet “#Win huge @londondrugs gift basket click here for details #giveaway http://ow.ly/rIUfE” 3) Comment on this post as to your favourite holiday food with your name and twitter handle
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 olive oil 5 fresh sage leaves salt and pepper to taste Blend together until smooth in food processor on high and serve topped with a couple sage leaves and drizzled with a high quality olive oil. Sever with toasted pita wedges brushed with butter or…
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 as it’s decked out with flowing fabrics from the middle east and there’s even a Merchants Market as you enter offering hand-roasted nuts, dried fruits, spices, as well as hand-made jewelry and custom Persian rugs. Take a break from your holiday shopping and imagine yourself far…
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 gives local food entrepreneurs a place to conduct commerce, rapidly test ideas and meet their customers face to face. Along with the Food there is always a selection of wine and craft beers made locally in Vancouver.
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 . We snuck down to Granville Island for a sampling today (pictured on the left) and ate almost a whole duck-worth of duck proscuitto. There is still some left for you, however. St. Hubertus was the patron saint of the hunters and while we’d love to…
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 who are baking this season Chatelaine – Fondue Party – You’ve always wanted to fondue. Just do it. Saveur – DIY Holiday Gifts – Cranberry, Kimchi, Chutney and more Saveur also did a round up of muffins and breads – Please make me a lemon loaf…
