Les Dames d’Escoffier International Partners with the Julia Child Foundation To Offer Six Unique Culinary Mentorship Experiences 2020 Legacy Awards — Call for Entries for Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) Culinary Mentorship Experiences. I’m so proud to be a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier BC and to let you know about another opportunity we have for women! How do we raise these funds? With events such as Summerdine, our Gala, and The Wine Umbrella’s Dames Wine project. Last year we hosted Stephanie Schrankel, Certified Sommelier, Seastar Restaurant, who was awarded the WINE AWARD from Okanagan Valley Wineries in British Columbia, Canada. She spent time with…
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Delicious Events In And Around Vancouver Happy New Year to all! January 6th seems like the real start to the new year here as it’s the first day my husband Michael is back to work and I’m home working all on my own. It’s now time to get serious about 2020 plans, as I want to make this a good really good year, as 2019 was a bit of an off one. I’m just about to head out the door to head to Cadence Cycle Studio, but I’m having some issues with my knee so I can’t jump into the…
First Women & Traditional Cuisine Culinary Event Hosted by Renowned Mexican Chefs At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Oh if we only had the budget to head to this event at the end of January! Here’s hoping some of you might be able to attend the Women & Traditional Cuisine event! Perhaps we’ll craft one more locally. – GLV Four internationally acclaimed Mexican female chefs are joining forces at the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit to host the resort’s first Women & Traditional Cuisine event from January 30 – February 2nd, 2020. Included in the nightly rate for resort…
Mark McEwan Insights On Food Trends for 2020 We’ve always been a fan of Mark McEwan and his approach to cooking and have several of his books, check them out here. He’s shared with us his insights on European inspired food trends to hit BC this 2020! Hello fondue! AND while we are a fan of foods from all around the world, just a note that we’re always very focused on what’s local and will be working to promote Food Day Canada, and Canadian food all day everyday all year long! You’ll also find out more about food trends and…
Nutrl Vodka Matched and Topped Up Donations Of Their Holiday Sweaters, Mittens and Onesies We’ve shared our love for Nutrl Vodka before here, and were able to more publicly announce our allegiance with this year’s holiday sweaters. Michael was happy to wear the sweater this season, but less happy to pose with it on, as usual attempting to dodge photos. The best Christmas gifts are the ones which keep giving long after the day is over, that’s why Goodridge&Williams Distilling, makers of NÜTRL Vodka would like to thank everyone who bought their ugly holiday gear this year. Their purchases helped…
VanWineFest France and More – Event Listing Get your plan in order for the 42nd Vancouver International Wine Festival, as the an eight-day celebration of wine and food is coming from February 22 to March 1 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and other venues around Metro Vancouver. The 2020 festival features 163 wineries participating in 57 events. This year, the spotlight shines on wines from France, with 42 wineries from 10 regions in attendance. Tickets for all public events go on sale Wednesday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. Tickets for Trade Days Conference go on sale Wednesday, January 22 at…
Cold Brew Coffee Adds Depth To Cocktails Melitta Cold Brew Coffee is easy to whip up and can make a great drink on it’s own, but we’ve partnered with Melitta to bring you some cocktails that make getting caffeinated even better. There’s lots of great deals on Melitta Coffee at Amazon. Melitta Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate 60 grams of Melitta® fresh, ground coffee 500ml of cold water In a pitcher or jar, add 2/3 cup (60grams) of fresh, ground Melitta coffee to 16oz (500ml) of cold water. Stir until all the grounds are moistened. Cover and let rest in the…
Dinner With a View Launches January 15th – February 16th, 2020 Part pop-up restaurant, part outdoor oasis, Dinner With A View will deliver an exclusive gastronomic adventure under the stars at Ambleside Beach, West Vancouver, opening January 15th – February 16th, 2020. Attendees will be situated in heated, clear and frameless geodesic domes, each designed to stimulate the senses by marrying an elevated culinary experience with a unique view. The 20 domes in West Vancouver will be transformed into unique terrariums, each corresponding to a different region of the earth’s terroir: tundra, tropical, grasslands, arid and boreal forest. These extraordinary…
Head To The PNE For The Last Days Of The Aurora Winter Festival The Aurora Winter Festival at the PNE closes for the 2019 season at 8pm on December 31st, giving you just a few more days to head down to the fair, feast on some of the unique eats offered, and frolic through the light displays. Check out their Date Night Deal this Friday, Two admissions, two Unlimited Ride & Slide Passes, and $10 in food/drink vouchers for just $60. *Come hungry* to Aurora Winter Festival and try some delicious bites from some of the vendors. We stopped in…
Floral Installations Created By Vancouver’s Top Florists We strolled the streets and were blown away by the creativity florists exhibited when creating these brilliant displays. Look out for the Fleurs de Villes Noel next year. We hope they’ll be back! Fleurs de Villes Noël was presented by National Bank and supported by the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA). From December 6 – 15, eleven of Vancouver’s leading florists, including The Flower Factory, Garlands Florist, Niche Boutique Florals, Arbutus Florist and more paired with Alberni Street retailers and businesses to create twenty unique pop-up floral installations, creating a Floral Trail…
The Cultch Presents The Elbow Room Cafe If you ever went to the Elbow Room Cafe, you’d know that it wasn’t just the food that attracted it’s clientele. You had to pour your own coffee and water refills and wouldn’t even think of complaining or you’d be ostracized for life. Each year the Elbow Room Cafe returns and this year we finally made it to the show. The characters were bang on, I used to hang out with Bryan at the Hotel Georgia and it felt that it was he in the room, instead of the actor that played him.…
Dermalogica’s Latest Body Collection And Holiday Kits We’ve been testing out some of the newest Dermalogica products and are body is thanking us! I’ve been using the Precleanse, the Ultracalming cleanser, Daily Microfoliant and Super Sensitive Shield on the regular and now added a couple more items to my routine and am noticing my skin is less red and more radiant. I have rosacea, so it’s always a big struggle. Kelsey Montague Be Radiant Kit This limited-edition set contains 3 x Rapid Reveal Peel (0.1 oz) and BioLumin-C Serum (1 oz) and I’ve noticed brighter and firming skin after using…
Do Chay’s Delightful Takes on Vegetarian and Vegan Fare Michael and I ventured out for lunch last week, in the, once again, foul Vancouver weather, but it was well worth it as we discovered a delicious spot, Do Chay Saigon Vegetarian, that has opened this summer, at 1392 Kingsway. I was rather thirsty as I’d been overindulging lately, so the charcoal lemonade was exactly what I needed, and Michael took advantage of the craft beer list and ordered a local brew from Parallel 49 Brewing. The menu is broken down into three categories: street food, noodle bowls, and rice bowls.…
Whip Up Some Festive Cocktails With This Best Selling Vodka We’ve partnered with Grey Goose to bring you these festive cocktails to help you get through the holiday season. Check out their twist and reveal packaging holiday tin for a housewarming gift or just something special to look at on your shelf. GREY GOOSE® LA POIRE FLAVOURED VODKA SEASON’S CELEBRATIONS The perfect cold weather sip for any occasion 1 ½ parts GREY GOOSE® LA POIRE FLAVOURED VODKA 4 parts fresh apple juice 1/4 part maple syrup 1 lemon wedge Lemon and apples slices Garnish: Rosemary sprig and cinnamon Method: Add…
Give An Experience Gift And You’ll Be On The Nice List All Year We all have too many things, don’t we? This year you still have time to shop online and grab a gift certificate for a great experience gift. There’s everything from foodie gifts to wellness gifts and entertaining experiences. Here’s a few suggestions. Vancouver Food Tour Vancouver Food Tour has a 20% off sale until December 23rd! This is your opportunity to give the food lovers in your life a chance to tour with an experienced guide (like me!) and learn a few secrets about the food scene…
Recipe For A Winter Harvest Ratatouille We’ve partnered with Jackson Family Wines to bring you a recipe for Winter Harvest Ratatouille that pairs perfectly with the Siduri Russian River Pinot Noir. You’ll love this Pinot Noir as it’s full of earthy, spicy notes, bright cherries, cranberry and pomegranate. Flavours are similar, and it’s medium body with silky tannins and christmas spices on the finish. Great with duck and all sorts of pates! Ratatouille 3 red tomatoes 3 yellow tomatoes 2 turnips 2 large carrots 1 large beetroot 1 large eggplant 1 large green zucchini 1 large yellow zucchini 1 small…
Create A Better Home With These Smarter Home Gifts If you’re looking to help your loved ones make their home life better, we’ve got a few suggestions for you. Give them the gift of clean floors, clean air, more food storage or perhaps a visual smart home device. Here are the best gifts for a smarter home. Roomba i7+ Robot Vacuum with Clean Base™ Automatic Dirt Disposal Once you set up this tech savvy vacuum, you’ll never have to worry about who’s doing the vacuuming again! You can use Google Assistant or Alexa to operate the Roomba i7+ or use…
The Holiday Cocktail We stopped in at Hydra in The Exchange Hotel for a chat with bartender Sam Bawden. You can listen in below to the segment which aired on TSN1040. The Holiday 1.5 oz Cazadores Reposado .5 oz Martini Bitter 1 oz watermelon juice .5 oz Ginger Syrip .75 oz Lime juice Maldon salt/coconut sugar rum. Garnish with wedge of Watermelon. We also saw some of the items that were being sampled that day as a group of servers were training. We will definitely need to sample that saganaki!
Gifts for Food Lovers Global Television Noon News December 13 Here’s the list of items we will showcase on our Gift For Foodies segment on December 13, 2019 noon news on Global TV. Yeti Soft Cooler and Wine Tumblers The coolers from Yeti are all very durable, but we like the soft ones as they actually fit in the car when you’ve got a lot of other luggage! They’re made from rugged material and are built for extreme conditions. The material is waterproof and leakproof and come with backpack straps for easy trekking. The wine tumblers are durable and chip…
Vista D’Oro Sells Cookies for Kids With Proceeds To BC Children’s Hospital Our friends at Vista D’Oro, Lee and Patrick Murphy have been busy baking cookies and organizing other bakers for their 14th annual Cookies For Kids Fundraiser for BC Children’s Hospital The tins can be preordered and will be ready for pickup beginning December 14th for a minimum donation of $50.00 – with 100% of all funds going directly to the hospital. All the baking, gathering and packaging goes on early December with delicious donations from some of the lower mainland’s finest restaurants and bakeries, including…Terra Breads, Krause Berry…
