We’ve been waiting for this for Avocado Egg Nog Recipe from Drinks Undressed for a while. Bartender Justin Darnes mixed up our avocado cocktails at the Avocado Showdown and he’s been at it again with the Vegan Avocado Egg Nog with Avocados from Mexico! Very appropriate for this time of year. [vsw id=”mnW8xMoEEgA” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”] VEGAN EGG NOG!!!!!DRINKS UNDRESSED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL.PLEASE SHARE THE GIFT OF EGG NOG THIS CHRISTMAS. Chill all ingredients before you begin. In a Blender ADD. 6oz Brandy (or Rum if you prefer) 1000ml Soy Milk 8 Dried Figs 1 Avocado from Mexico 2oz Maple…
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Sometimes your whole body needs the spa, and sometimes it’s just your head. We are always worrying about how our hair looks, but often overlook the actual scalp. At SELFOLOGY, on South Granville, the team is addressing the scalp itself, in addition to your hair and the rest of you, with a specific scalp treatment. The Selfology Hairstyling & Scalp Detox Head Spa is a 90 minute treatment with a head massage and treatment with a specific oil that addresses the source of healthy hair, the scalp. This salon is one of my favourite places to be, just walking in relaxes me, and…
Have you finished your holiday shopping? If the answer is no, I have a solution for you. I belong to a wonderful group of women who work very hard during the year volunteering for Les Dames d’Escoffier. Les Dames d’Escoffier is a society of professional woman whose purpose is to promote the understanding, appreciation and knowledge of food, wine and hospitality. We raise funds for scholarships for women in these fields and support children’s education through our partnerships with Growing Chefs and Project Chef. When we are not doing this, we are working very hard at our own projects, and many of these…
This holiday season, Best Buy Canada is making it easy for you to get rid of those old electronics and opt for brand new devices! Best Buy’s Trade-In program is an easy and affordable way to treat yourself or give anyone on your holiday list what they really want – a new smartphone! It’s simple! All you have to do is find a store near you, bring in your gently used device and trade it in for a Best Buy Canada gift card. Estimate value: Choose from the Trade-In categories listed online to estimate your product value. The age, condition…
While there’s much to do in Vancouver during the holiday season, there’s a certain special vibe across the straight, in Victoria. I nipped over for a few night’s in November for a sneak peak of the Magnolia Hotel & Spa’s Christmas in Victoria package, available until January 2. Why not leave the car at home and fly over on the Helijet as flights start at $159 this time of year and they’ll drop you off at the hotel if you ask nicely (kids under 12 yrs fly for free)! There’s so much to do downtown this time of year, and you can…
We’ve given you gift suggestions for food lovers on Global TV and in BC Living, and now we are cruising throught the aisles at Best Buy for some more great ideas for those wishing to live the good life in 2016. Our vacuum cleaner sucks, or actually doesn’t suck enough, so we’re thinking the Dyson V6 Absolute Cordless Stick Vacuum is not only a space saver, but the perfect way to clean up holiday parties. Equipped with two floor cleaning heads and a soft-roller cleaner head, the Dyson V6 picks up fine and large debris from hard floors. $649.99 We’ve mentioned this…
There will be many an avocado on our table this holiday season and we went to pinterest to get some ideas. There were some seriously odd recipes, such as Grinch Guac, but there were some serious keepers too! Here’s our Avocado Recipes for the Holidays suggestions to get those healthy Avocados From Mexico in your belly! From Yummy Mummy Kitchen – Harvest Apple Salad with Avocado and Pomegranate From Whole New Mom – Chocolate Avocado Truffles From Bob Vivant – Roast Potatos with Smoked Trout and Avocado From Half Baked Harvest Turkey Smashed Avocado Cranberry Waffle Melts From Whats Gaby Cooking -…
Strange that I would write about finances you think? While food has always been my focus, I graduated from Business and worked in Finance for over fifteen years. I’ve worked at independent and bank-run brokerages, taken the Canadian Investment Manager (CIM) course and even passed the first year of the Chartered Financial Analyst before moving on to marketing in investor relations. Eventually I realized I needed to get out of the office and stop working 9 to 5 (or 5 to 2 as it would often be!) and am now happily dishing and marketing things closer to my heart than stocks, bonds and mutual…
We love Nigella and Nigella loves avocados! With the launch of her latest cookbook, Simply Nigella, comes many new and exciting recipes. We had the chance to chat with Nigella when she was in Vancouver on her book tour and you’ll hear snippets of the interview soon! In the meantime our post on Avocados from Mexico, celebrates this great new cookbook (perfect for holiday gift giving too) with three of our favourite recipes from the book, a rice bowl, salmon salad and lettuce wraps! Be sure to get those avocados with the Avocados from Mexico sticker! Shrimp and avocado lettuce…
What do you get that person in your life who lives for the latest kitchen gadget, best bottle of wine or the ultimate cookbook? I spent some time in cook shops and snooped around many a kitchen to come up with the list for gifts for foodies this year. Here’s the details that I presented on Global TV for 2015. Give and you shall receive! There’s more suggestions on BC Living as I just couldn’t fit them all in. Thanks to Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette Jewelry for the amaze bling that I wore and to Salon Haze and Revlon for my hair and Onyx and CND for…
In the lead up to World AIDS Day 2015 (Dec 1), the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation is launching a new fundraising initiative called the “Red Ribbon Cocktail Fundraiser” to raise awareness of HIV and generate financial support for compassionate care at the Dr. Peter Centre. The fundraiser runs until December 1st. Bars and restaurants in Vancouver participate by each creating a red, signature cocktail. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. This initiative is supported by Tap & Barrel, West Bar + Restaurant, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar and the Fountainhead Pub and others.
Chef Ned Bell is all about sustainable seafood and is devoted to spreading the word about chosing Ocean Wise products. If we want to continue having healthy seas, this really is the only choice. At Yew Restaurant + Bar the menu is heavy on the seafood and one of the items we’ve tasted and loved are these Dungeness Crab Tacos. Our friends Avocados From Mexico are also featured in this recipe, which is wonderful paired up with a glass of BC Riesling. Dungeness Crab Tacos SERVES 2 (3 small tacos) Ingredients: Juice and zest of 1 lime, divided 2 tbsp (30…
Pairing of Local Pork Terrine with Foxtrot Vineyards’ Pinot Noir Earns Chef Coveted Title as BC Representative PR NEWS – Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar Executive Chef Alex Chen set the gold standard at the 10th annual Gold Medal Plates in Victoria, BC Thursday night, winning the top regional spot among 10 chefs selected to compete in the prestigious culinary competition and earning the right to represent BC at the Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna, BC Feb. 5-6, 2016. Chen’s pairing of Local Heritage Warm Pork Terrine, ‘Head to Tail’ Chestnuts, Foie Gras, Perigord Truffles and Umami Jus with Foxtrot Vineyards’ 2012 ‘Henricsson Vineyard’ Pinot Noir from…
Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates for the BC spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. We’re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here’s our answers from Chef Luca Paola from Sunset Organic Bistro at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna. Tell us a little bit about your restaurant and/or style of cooking. The kitchen at the Sunset Organic Bistro at Summerhill Pyramid Winery is not like any other place I have ever worked in. It is unique thanks to the…
Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates for the BC spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. We’re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here’s what’s new with Castro Boateng of Castro Boateng Private Catering in Victoria BC. Tell us a little bit about your restaurant and/or style of cooking. I am a private chef who caters to all types of events from small dinner parties, cooking classes, foraging tours, wine pairing dinners, weddings and corporate events. Your vision of…
Vancouver Community College is proud to celebrate the past 50 years by welcoming and showcasing the creations of 50 VCC-related chefs. Come taste the pride of Western Canada’s largest culinary school on November 17, 2015. Tickets and info. Rocky Mountaineer Station 1755 Cottrell Street Vancouver, BC Baker @ Uprising Breads Bakery JEREMY INGLETT VCC alumnus 2014 Skills BC Silver Medalist in Baking & Pastry 1/2 of The Food Gays 2013 Chef of the Year, Vancouver Island Chef’s Assn.IAIN RENNIE VCC alumnus Executive Chef 2004 World Culinary Olympics, Gold 16 gold, five silver medals in world culinary competitions Hotels + resorts in London, Vancouver, Victoria Honorary Member of American Culinary…
Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates for the BC spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. We’re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here’s a little background from Brad Holmes, the chef and owner of OLO Restaurant in Victoria. Tell us a little bit about your restaurant. OLO is about a community of farmers, foragers, butchers, cooks, wine makers, distillers and other local artisans coming together to showcase the best of Vancouver Island. Where do you eat in…
Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates for the BC spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. We’re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here’s what’s new with Stephen Drolet of Camille’s in Victoria Tell us a little bit about your restaurant and/or style of cooking. Our food is fresh & seasonal products, prepared with a nod to classic techniques and a bent for the modern. A sparse, relaxed, easy elegance in the dining room focused on the guests comfort.…
Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates for the BC spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. We’re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here’s the scoop on Ned bell from YEW Seafood + Bar at Four Seasons Vancouver. Tell us a little bit about your restaurant and/or style of cooking. We are a Seafood Restaurant, a Sustainable Seafood Resto! And, its tasty! Where do you eat in your city? I eat a lot of sushi, (Zest) pizza, (Via Teverre…
Chefs from across British Columbia will meet in Victoria on November 19, 2015 to compete in the Gold Medal Plates for the BC spot in the Canadian Culinary Championships held in Kelowna in February. We’re heading over to check out the event and as a prequil have interviewed the chefs. Here’s the scoop on Alex Chen from Boulevard. Tell us a little bit about your restaurant and/or style of cooking. At Boulevard, I draw upon my personal experiences, my childhood memories of cooking with my family, and of course my training with some amazing chefs throughout the Pacific Rim and West Coast. These experiences all…
