Vancouver’s largest and most luxurious cocktail party, Cocktail Art! is back for its third year on Sunday, Sept. 20! The traditional start of Vancouver Design Week, Cocktail Art! brings together 14 of Vancouver’s — and Canada’s — most renowned interior designers and the an all-star bar crew to create fabulous cocktails in a breathtaking space….
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Avocado Tools
Avocado tools that up your avocado game! So you say you love avocados? As you well know so do I, but when it comes to presenting them perfectly, they can sometimes turn out a bit less appealing if you don’t wield your knife right. After all these fruits are delicate creatures. So, I thought I’d…
The Applebarn Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
25 Years of Family Fun on Taves Farm – The Applebarn Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary! Have you jumped on the pillow at Taves? I have and now it’s your turn as anniversary celebrations take place in Abbotsford on September 12-13 at Taves. There’s 25% off guest admissions, entertainment, free pumpkins, and much more! For 25…
BBQ off the Bypass
The annual BBQ OFF the Bypass is a Langley BC-based BBQ competition and more! Only one year did I get out to this and judged the delish pie competition! Alas I am away again, but hopefully you are not! Sept. 13! The 10th annual Well Seasoned BBQ Off the Bypass presented by C&D Logistics is almost…
Luxury & Supercar Weekend Returns
Automotive design, yachts, fall fashion, jewelry, music, gourmet food, fine wine and premium spirits at the Supercar Weekend at VanDusen. Luxury & Supercar Weekend rolls into Vancouver on September 12 and 13 to stage rare classics and modern supercars to urban Vancouverites and automotive fanatics around the world. In its 6th year, Canada’s finest luxury event…
21st Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields Returns to UBC Farm
This is an event we look forward to every year. Catch up with local breweries, wineries, restaurants and artisans. FarmFolk CityFolk (FFCF) is proud to announce that the 21st Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields will be returning to the beautiful UBC Farm on Sunday September 13, 2015. The event will run from 1 p.m….
Alligga Flaxseed Oil – Cooking with Chef Alana Peckham
If you are looking for a natural cooking oil that is also great for salad dressing and dips, Alligga’s flaxeed oil is for you! Alligga flaxeed oil is filtered with no additional chemicals, additives or preservatives and is packed with Omega 3’s. It’s high smoke point means you can fry without fear of easily burning, and…
Barilla Pasta Giveaway Cookbooks, Cups, Apron and Salad in a Jar
To celebrate the kids going back to school we’ve got a Barilla Pasta Giveaway and some recipes for salads in a jar for you! You’ll win Barilla pasta, Barilla branded apron and measuring cups and a David Rocco cookbook! WOO HOO! This is truly my fav pasta as it cooks up perfectly. Stick exactly to the…
Cookbook – Grilling with House of Q
BBQ season is all year round in Vancouver, so pick up Grilling with House of Q and continue on grilling! The secret to good barbecue is a the proper grilling temperature, some great meat and Brian Misko’s new book “Grilling With House of Q”. For good measure a set of his sauces and rubs doesn’t…
PNE Fun Eats at the 2015 Fair
Check out the new concerts, shows, attractions and PNE Fun Eats at The Fair! We’re heading to the PNE this weekend, and not sure what we’ll eat. Fortunately we’ve got a few tips from our friends and the number one item according to Sean Neild of Flavour Town Adventures is the Fat Elvis Sandwich. Check out his review…
Discover Comox at the BC Shellfish Festival
Where’s your happy place? I always feel like I’m in a pretty damn happy place when I’m on Vancouver Island. While I love the Mainland, road trips to the Island feel like a true escape and I can actually sense the pace of my thoughts slowing down. Whether I’m roaming the streets of Victoria, the hills of…
The 2015 Honda Fit – It’s a Fit for me!
I’ve been testing out cars again, and I don’t think I’ll stop, even if I have found one that I love! I have to say this Honda Fit’s colour was really what I was initially and fully excited about. This particular ride is bright YELLOW, although, of course, it comes in less prominent colours, but…
Guy Stowell Mixes Up Cocktails MadeWithLove
Guy Stowell at Cocktail Tasting at O5 Tea To prep for tonight’s MadeWithLove cocktail competition, Bartender and Moon Shine Tastings owner Guy Stowell entertained some of our readers at O5 Tea on West 4th. His cocktails were superb and focused on Tequila, Rum and Campari! Here’s a couple of the recipes. Smashed Jimador 1.5 oz 1800…
Sip & Savour Salt Spring Celebrates Fall Harvest and Thanksgiving
Sip & Savour Salt Spring Friday, October 9th to Sunday, October 11th, 2015 One of my favourite BC getaways is the journey over to Salt Spring Island where I love to visit the farmers market, food providers and chefs, and catch up with what’s going on on the nicely slowly paced Salt Spring Island. I’ve been…
Avocado Topped Family Summer Salad
Recently I drove up to Kelowna to deliver my aunt and uncle after they flew in from New Zealand. Food has always been a way of bringing our family together, my Mother loves to cook and entertain, and she does a pretty fantastic job in that department; it was no surprise that an amazing meal was…
Whole Foods Get Local Dinner With Ned Bell and Little Locavore
Whole Foods Market on Cambie is hosting their first ever Get Local Dinner If you haven’t meet these two chefs, it’s time you did. This will be a great collaboration for a great cause! CJA On September 1, 2015 Whole Foods will host Whole Foods Get Local Dinner, a private ticketed 4 course meal prepared by chef Ned Bell, the executive…
Selfology Spa Does Exceptional Hair
“The Best You in The Best World” is the mantra of Selfology Spa, located conveniently near my Kitsilano home at 16th and Granville. I certainly do feel so much better each time I visit. Aren’t we all working on being our best, even if we forget to think of ourselves and our mental and physical…
Pink Salmon Festival at Kit’s Point
We love salmon and rain or shine we’ll be checking this out this weekend. In a year that has been particularly challenging for salmon, the Pacific Salmon Foundation is asking for your help in celebrating salmon’s most abundant species. Pink salmon are traditionally undervalued as a seafood source even though they are the most sustainable…
We Heart Local Awards
LOVE LOCAL, WIN BIG: IT’S THE THIRD ANNUAL WE HEART LOCAL AWARDS! Why not recognize someone in your community by nominating them for these awards. You have until Sept 6 to nominate and then voting begins. You can vote daily, which can be a bit of an effort, but it’s worth it if you you…
Toptable Group Reveals Details Of Upcoming Whistler Venue
Toptable Group is expanding and we can’t wait to check out ‘Bar Oso’ and ‘The Cellar by Araxi’ in Whistler From the release…. Michael Doyle, president of Toptable Group, has today revealed details of the hospitality group’s new Whistler property. Situated at the heart of North America’s premier mountain resort, the new venue will see a…
