Great way to spend a Saturday learning more about fish! Note Karen Barnaby is doing demos. GLV September 14 – Best Catch Sustainable Seafood Festival Celebrate the bounty of the ocean in the historic fishing village of Steveston, during the second annual Best Catch Sustainable Seafood Festival on Saturday, September 14. Hosted by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, this free community event promotes the value of making ocean-friendly seafood choices, in the unique setting of Canada’s largest active fishing port. The event will feature live cooking demonstrations from the experts, including celebrated chef, cookbook author and writer Karen Barnaby. There…
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Save up your dollars if you are a fan of Brunellos for this decadent dinner! (it’s $400 but including reception, 5 courses, wine pairings, taxes and gratuity BUT 50% of proceeds will be donated to Stand Tall Education Network) – GLV PR – On Thursday, October 24th, CinCin will host one of the most exclusive wine dinners to be convened in Vancouver in recent years. Wine Director Shane Taylor is delighted to announce a special evening with Montalcino’s esteemed Il Palazzone Winery, and its highly-regarded proprietor, Richard Parsons. A prominent New Yorker, Mr. Parsons is the former Chairman of Citigroup and Chairman and CEO of Time…
I learned to cook with Mollie Katzen’s books! This event will be epic! I am there. GLV Mollie Katzen was the first celebrated cookbook author to cross our threshold at Books to Cooks, sixteen years ago. We were a mere three weeks old, not ready to host a grand event, but we made her lunch, and hoped to see her again when we could honour her work properly, and share herself with our community. Finally, the opportunity has been presented, and tonight we celebrate Mollie’s newest publication, The Heart of the Plate. When Mollie cooks, she wants as much space on the plate…
A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia’s favourite fruits. From children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth, the Apple Festival is a great opportunity to not only discover more about this delicious fruit, but have a whole lot fun doing it! Every year, around 44,000 lbs (20,000 kilos) of apples (2012 List of Apple Cultivars for Sale) are sold to thousands of hungry attendees. More than 70 varieties of heritage, new and “tried and true” varieties are available, grown both conventionally and…
Saturday September 28th Hawkers Market will be back at East Van Studios. Get tickets at hwkrsmrkt.eventbrite.ca Stay tuned for details and our lineup of Hawkers! Tickets $10 in Advance and $15 at the door.
It’s almost Fall and one of our fav fish, salmon, is in season. We were also given some of the first of the season apples coming in from the orchards so I thought I’d combine the two for a cosy fall dinner. – GLV 2 salmon fillets (can be spring, coho, sockeye, pink, you pick) salt and pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp butter Sauce 1 tsp butter 2 tbsp diced onion 1 apple 1/2 cup apple juice or cider 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp grated ginger Garnish sage Heat oven to 400 F Prepare sauce by…
Whistler Search and Rescue Society (WSAR) will hold their 14th annual gourmet dinner and auction, “Wine’d Up”, on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 Attendees at this popular event will enjoy an evening of outstanding cuisine prepared by four of Whistler’s best chefs, plus a special appearance by the event’s founding chef, Chef Bernard Casavant. The five-course dinner will be paired with wine from California’s acclaimed Jackson Family Wines. The evening will help fund the critically important work of Whistler’s Search and Rescue organization, and is supported by the United States Consulate. “Wine’d Up is the single largest source of revenue for…
We recently dined at The August Jack and want more! What better way to do so than a brewmaster dinner with one of our favourite very local breweries, Parallel 49 Brewing. Just hope we’re back from the Cowichan in time for this. GLV 4 course and 4 beers with Graham With. We’ve also hear that a August Jack CUSTOM CASK will be made for the night. They’re calling it “Lord of the Peaches” -> Lord of The Hops IPA infused with Fresh Bay Leaves and Okanagan Peaches. Oh my! Call The August Jack to reserve http://www.theaugustjack.com/?events=parallel-49-brewmasters-dinner
Some excellent #BCWine events coming up at Tinhorn! GLV PR – Falling in Love with Harvest Season at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Summer’s nearly over but harvest time is just around the corner and the change in season marks a happy time of celebrations, family-style dining and making the most of the South Okanagan’s natural bounty at Tinhorn Creek. Communal dinners, vineyard hikes and wine festival events will all be held amongst the spectacular backdrop of Tinhorn Creeks unique wine country terroir this fall. The annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival kicks off on October 3rd 2013 and Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and…
September 29 at Stuffer’s Supply – THE sausage making experts! Students will meet at Stuffer’s before 11 am. 22958 Fraser Highway Langley (just east of the Langley hospital on the south side of the street) Reno DeGianni brings years of experience and knowledge from traditional “Old World” methods of Italian sausage making. With his guidance and the students’ participation, this class is meant to capture the basic aspects of sausage making. With the help of the BEST Italian butcher we know we will learn to choose the best cuts of meat, to grind, mix and stuff just like the pros. Many…
When I was told there was an excellent restaurant inside a Victoria suburb’s bowling alley I was less than convinced. Upon further research I discovered that this spot, The Galloping Goose at Langford Lanes is actually staffed by some pretty high-calibre talent who had previously been at Oru, a restaurant in the Fairmont Pacific in Vancouver – Chad Wilson, Yvonne Lee and Phil Kwong. Things were looking a little different from my initial impression. The restaurant serves brunch items such as the Galloping Goose Breakfast Bunwich served in a brioche bun, with fried egg, bacon and cheese or the French Toast which is made…
“Farm to Table Foodie Vacations” Come to Whistler Whistler, known as world class resort for skiing and sporting activities now has a whole new adventure on their menu of offerings. Tounesol Retreats foodie vacations: for those who insist on a delicious taste adventure, learning about regional cuisine and spirits on a fun relaxed tour that transcends the ordinary. Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. – Jim Davis, ‘Garfield’ This Thanksgiving October 11th – 14th, Vancouver’s Tournesol Retreats brings a taste adventure to Whistler with a “Farm to Table” Foodie vacation.…
Great Opportunity to meet THE Lidia Bastianich – GLV Monday, October 28, 2013 6:00pm – 9:00pm Italian Cultural Centre (map) 3075 Slocan Street Vancouver, B.C. Canada Celebrating Lidia is exactly what we plan to do tonight. This event will be held in centre of the Italian community, The Italian Cultural Centre. The Vancouver Opera will sing arias from Tosca, the Luna Rossa Banda with Patricia Coletta, will provide music for our dancing pleasure. The kitchen will feed us appetisers from Lidia’s new book: Lidia’s Commonsense Italian Cooking, the wine provided will pair perfectly. Please join us for this very special opportunity to meet and cherish,Lidia Bastianich. Cost: $65 includes…
Friday, September 20th, 2013 LANGLEY, BC: It’s not new news – residents of the Fraser Valley are spending more on wine, than beer, for the first time in three years. The craft beer industry may caution us in reading too much into the Liquor Distribution Branch’s statistics, as craft beer producers have grown in B.C. from only 35 breweries in 2007, to a projected 60 by the end of 2013. Either way, guests to the Fraser Valley Cork and Keg Festival on September 20th will be able to enjoy their fill of both, along with local food pairings, which is…
BC’s Ovarian Cancer Research Team Event on Sept 24th 2013 launching her Fall/Winter 2013 Collection: “Collage” Presented by Malene Grotrian Design and hosted at the Montauk Gallery in Gastown, this glamorous and fun fashion event features a cocktail reception with delicious canapés and wines, special guests from the OVCARE Team, live music and entertainment by DJ Leanne, a special silent auction of original art, and exciting luxury raffle prizes of jewelry, fashion, interior design, and travel. To highlight this special evening, the Malene Grotrian Fall/Winter 2013 Collection: “Collage” will be exclusively launched with a couture runway show featuring local celebrity…
2013 BBQ ON THE BYPASS TO ATTRACT THOUSANDS ON SEPTEMBER 15th Dozens of BBQ pitmasters and their teams from across the Pacific Northwest will set up camp in Langley on Sunday, September 15th for one of the community’s most popular events, the 2013 BBQ on the Bypass. The 8th annual free event has become known as the Lower Mainland’s largest BBQ competition which attracts thousands of BBQ enthusiasts every year who turn out to enjoy the sites, sounds and flavours of a southern style BBQ competition. The event will feature live music, displays, vendors, BBQ samples and family fun. BBQ…
The Applebarn at Taves Family Farms has re-opened its doors for a continuing a fall tradition that’s beloved by families from Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Every fall, many families come to Abbotsford for a family-fun experience that hearkens back to a simpler time. Parents bring their children, friends and family U Pick apples, students participate in field trips and colleagues take a break from their busy workday. In a world where bees are endangered and crops are transported around the world, the opportunity to see and understand where food actually comes from is ever more important. Attractions include: Picking…
October 5th @ 7:00PM to 9:30PM Steveston Beer Fest presented by O’Hares GastroPub and Liquor Store The first annual Steveston Beer Fest to be held at the historic Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston. The net proceeds from this event will support the Richmond Christmas Fund. The Beer Fest will host approximately forty booths and will showcase craft beer from British Columbia, the United States and other countries from around the world. This event is intended to entice those that are new to craft beer as well as the experienced palate. The line-up will include casks, draught beer and bottles as…
Tasty Event Alert! DATE: Sunday, September 15, 2013 TIME: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PLACE: Main Street and 7th Ave. (NW corner) Be proud! This Mount Pleasant Community event will let you: Raise money for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank See which D-Original Sausage Company sausage creation reigns supreme Crown the next Mount Pleasant BBQ Champion Mount Pleasant Restaurant Contestants to Date: eight 1/2 restaurant lounge Hyde on Main Mr. Brownstone The Cascade Room Thyme to Indulge Bistro + Catering Participate: Bring your family and friends and join us onsite (Main Street and 7th Ave.) on the day of the competition (Sunday, September 15, 2013 from…
This is an excellent fundraiser and guess who’s hosting? GLV On Saturday, October 19, 2013 Social Bites is teaming up with Chimp and HomeDine to bring you a new kinda dinner party. Imagine Vancouverites all over the city opening their homes simultaneously to welcome diners in for a home cooked meal in support of their favourite local charity. The event, themed Local Global, Vancouver, will attract close to 200 diners and hobby chefs to experience an evening of story sharing, giving back and connecting over a great meal. Plus, Hawkers Market is hosting a private dessert after-party for all attendees.…
