Live Beyond Your Limits at The Superhuman Summit Achieve breakthrough lifespan, augment your abilities and shatter your comfort zone. Superhuman Summit returns Saturday, October 21st for its third edition, returning to BMO Theatre Centre in Olympic Village. Join us at this future-thinking educational showcase as we help to unmask the secrets behind longevity, mindfulness, quantified-self and ultimately, how to live a wildly long, morally-strong heroic life. This day-long idea showcase will once again join a collection of expert speakers, musical performances, and lunchtime breakouts led by unique specialists that will push you to become more Superhuman. Discover last year’s speaker talks…
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The Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa – An Ideal Getaway For Any Season This summer Michael and I spent a bit of time exploring British Columbia and a definite highlight was our night on the Island at the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort and Spa. My pal Dawn Schultz recently moved to the Island and is now the food and beverage manager at this resort, so we were due for a catch up and visit. We had the Honda Civic Hatchback LX, which was great for zipping around the Island, with plenty of room for our luggage too. Our room faced the ocean and…
Canadian Oats Form the Base of the Newest Milk on the Market – SoFresh Oat Around our house there’s bound to be a few types of milk in our cupboards and fridge. While I have no issue with dairy, it bothers Michael and lots of our guests. There’s also the fact that I forget to buy dairy milk, so if there is a product I can keep in the cupboard for those times, it’s super convenient, plus I often just feel like something a little different. SoFresh Oat is the first refrigerated oak milk in Canada and is made with…
Fusion Dinner at Chicha with Chef Isabel Chung from Fairmont Chateau Whistler It’s not often we devote an entire post to a single event, but this one is just one that needs attention. I’m so sad to miss this one as I’ll be in Jasper at Christmas in November (which will be equally awesome), I just wish I could be two places at once. Scroll down for the amazing menu at Chicha. Thursday, November 9th, 2017 at 7:00pm Price: $105.00 plus tax (dinner includes wine and gratuity) Limited to 36 guests (family style seating) BUY TICKETS Shelome Bouvette, owner and executive chef…
From October 10 – December 8, 2017 Head to Dailey Method Fitness Studio For Your Health and Win Some Prizes I’m committing to a 60-day challenge at my favourite cycle and barre studio, Dailey Method, and heading back hard to the classes that helped me so much this past year! I would love to see some of you there! If you followed my journey this past year I lost 20 lbs, gained about 5 lbs back, recommitted and lost another 22 lbs, and then since May have basically gained 10-12 lbs back (ARGH!). It’s so damn hard to stay committed,…
Congratulations Au Comptoir on Your Third Anniversary These chefs collaborative dinners just keep getting better! Monday, October 23 Au Comptoir welcomes La Quercia Chef/Owner Adam Pegg to co-host a seven-course collaborative dinner and celebrate their third anniversary in fine style. The menu looks divine and we wouldn’t miss it. Two pedigreed culinary talents will share the stage when Au Comptoir Executive Chef Daniel McGee and La Quercia Chef/Owner Adam Pegg come together to co-host a collaborative dinner in celebration of the acclaimed Kitsilano brasserie’s. The seven-course event will showcase the very best of both classic French and Italian cuisine courtesy of McGee, who opened Au Comptoir with Maxime Bettili and Julien…
Cheater Pumpkin Pecan Pie (I buy the crust) I’ve been making this pumpkin pecan pie instead of pumpkin pie for years now as it’s just far more delish, I’ve never had a complaint on this slight deviation from the norm. Last Thanksgiving I made a vegan pie, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie ice cream and more, but this one is just Michael and I so I just made one. It’s kind of nice to have a night to ourselves, on the first Thanksgiving as a married couple, although I may have to pop out for a pre-dinner drink. Hope you are…
What to do In Vancouver This Week Oh fall is indeed here and it’s time to sip some great beer and perhaps head out for some turkey. Here’s a couple thing going on this weekend. Celebrate Oktoberfest at Harvest Haus Harvest Haus, runns October 5 – 7 and October 13 – 14, 2017! Over the course of two weekends, Sole Food Street Farms (88 Pacific Blvd) will be transformed into the West Coast’s largest Germanic-inspired cultural harvest festival, welcoming 1,500 revelers to seven seatings under the great Harvest Haus Halle tent. Beginning with a theatrical keg tapping by the Harvest Haus…
Get Your Taco On at Tacofino And Taqueria Yesterday we got ahead of the curve and made our own tacos, a pulled chicken version from Caren McSherry’s newest cookbook in fact. There’s more about that book here. But today is actually the official National Taco Day and Vancouver’s got some great ways to celebrate. Whether you head to Tacofino for some free tacos, or La Taqueria for their 2 for 1 specials, you are bound to be a tasty day. Tacofino – ‘Random Acts of Tacos’ giveaway throughout Vancouver to mark National Taco Day From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on…
Craft Beer Breweries and Ale Houses – Whistler’s Handlebar Cafe and Apres and Squamish’s Back Country Brewing It had been a while since we’d been up to Whistler, although we spent some time in Squamish this summer and did some craft beer exploring there. At the end of August we finally managed to traverse all the way to the resort and snook a night in, stopping at Squamish’s Back Country Brewing on the way up, checking out Whistler’s Handlebar Cafe and Apres for brews and eats while there, and resting our heads at the Summit Lodge. Squamish is flush with drinking options,…
Tayybeh Syrian Caterers Present A Community Meal in Honour of the Pomegrante Syrian food is full of colour and flavour, much like the stories of the women in the kitchen on the evenings when these Vancouver caterers present their glorious food. The latest Tayybeh dinner was inspired by the colours, tones, scents, and complex flavours of the pomegranate in all of its forms and varieties and the results were stunning – dishes both visually stunning and chock full of flavour. At all Tayybeh events the Syrian tradition of sharing food is observed and dishes are served buffet-style with generous portions that are…
Inspiring Recipes to Make Every Meal an Occasion When Gourmet Warehouse owner Chef Caren McSherry publishes a cookbook, or announces any new project, people eagerly await the release or occasion. This week her newest cookbook is hitting the shelves, and she’s hosting an event to celebrate it. We’ve been lucky enough to preview it and can’t wait to cook from it more! Starters, Salads, and Sexy Sides is McSherry’s seventh book and in this one she focuses on what to serve in addition to main dishes at all type of meals, including every feast from buffets, to tapa parties and…
Checking In With The Newly Opened Second Floor Eatery and their Blueberry Mojito For the latest Crafted Spirits Show on TSN1410 Joe Leary and I interview Bartender Jason Sauve at Second Floor Eatery + Bar. Second Floor is a sports bar with a gourmet menu, lots of viewing possibilities and some great bar talent. Stop on in to catch the game and enjoy more than just chicken wings. Listen to our segment here>>> Blueberry Mojito 1oz Xfour Blueberry Vodka 0.5oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice 0.5 Fresh Mint 4 Blueberries Shake All Ingredients Together over ice, top with Sprite. ea
Apothekari – Pharmacist Designed and Locally Made When I was getting ready for my wedding, which was exactly five months ago as of tomorrow, I was taking a lot better care of myself and the results were obvious. I was watching what I ate and drank more closely, and working out a ton. I also began paying particular attention to my skin care and discovered locally made Apothekari Dermaceuticals. I have Rosacea, which flairs up when I exercise it seems, so since I wasn’t giving up my fitness efforts, I really needed something for my sensitive skin. I went with…
A Trip to Abbotsford To Central Park Farms – Free Range Farming At Its Best There’s nothing better than dinner in the field when the weather is good and the food comes from mere meters away. We meet the farmers from Central Park Farms earlier in the summer when we dined at Maan Farms and immediately hit it off. Kendall Ballantine jumped from the corporate world to farming in 2015 when she founded Central Park Farms in south Langley. This farm’s goal is to help their community make ethical and sustainable food choices. They specializing in non-GMO fed pasture raised chicken,…
What To Fall Into This Week in Vancouver First day of fall today and not only are there new seasonal items to add to my instastories, but there are so many fall things to eat around the city. This week certainly felt like fall, and it rained like crazy off and on, but that didn’t stop our Les Dames d’Escoffier from pulling off a stellar culinary garage sale, or for our media group heading out for a great trip to Abbotsford for craft beer, tasty farm food, local wine and helicopter rides! I got a few new and inspiring cookbooks,…
Yes There Is a Santa Claus At Christmas In November This week I saw the eggnog hit the shelf, and that’s just way too soon, but it’s never too soon to plan a trip to the Jasper Park Lodge for the annual celebration “Christmas In November”. I attended last year as the Gastropost representative for Vancouver and I’m planning on attending this year as well. In fact, it was one of the highlights of my year! I love Christmas and this festival of food, wine, cocktails and craft launches you not only in the spirit for the holiday season, but…
What’s Should Be On Your Agenda This Week How’s your September going? There’s a certain crispness in the air and signs of fall are rapidly appearing around here and I’m not sure whether to wear a sundress or a sweater these days. Although I’m usually at a loss when if comes to fashion, though. We have a decent week ahead. We’re checking out the new happy hour at Slickity Jim’s on Main Street tonight and then off to see Angels In America, there’s an Art Show with Bombay Saphire tomorrow night and I am working on my photography skills (or…
Chefs and The BC Salmon Marketing Council for a celebration WILD SALMON Don’t know about you, but we are trying to soak up all the summer we can before fall settles in! There’s been some fantastic outdoor feasts of late and we’re hoping this weather continues as we’ve got more planned, next weekend’s Feast of Fields and the following Tuesday’s Food Truck Festival, Chef Meets Truck come immediately to mind! There have been so many opportunities throughout the season to graze on local food, and last weeks Pink Salmon Feast certainly stands out! The weather was once again cooperating as we strolled…
Why I Love Dailey Method Cycling Class And Insist You Get Proper Shoes I’ve been loving my Dailey Cycling Classes at The Dailey Method and have gotten even more out of each session since I invested in proper indoor cycling shoes. Sure you can still get your workout on with regular runners, but it’s so much better when you have the correct footwear, everything from your alignment to your pedal stroke will improve. First a word about how much I love Dailey Method Cycling Classes. Unlike most classes these ones provide 40 minutes on the bike (or try the 75…
