Julia Child Celebrates 100th at Pastis

Pastis is one of Vancouver’s top French bistros and when it came to celebrating Julia Child’s 100th Birthday they stepped up and recreated many of the items from her epic cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking and are still doing so until September 2. We attended the August 16 dinner, which was both a cooking…

Enjoy Julia Child at Pastis Until September 2

“…you learn about great food by finding the best there is, whether simply or luxurious. Then you savor it, analyze it, and discuss it with your companions, and you compare it with other experiences.” This is your last chance to experience Executive Chef Tobias Grignon’s three-course prix fixe dinners in homage to the centenary of…

Cook Like a French Chef at Bistro Pastis

“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” said Julia Child, the woman who taught North Americans how to cook on her weekly TV program The French Chef. In honour of the 100th anniversary of Julia’s birth, our very own…

Les Dames BC Chapter – RAFFLE AND GALA AUCTION PRIZE SOLICITATION

We need – Gift certificates for restaurants, hotels, experiences, Gourmet products and baskets, select wines and more.  AND ITEMS FOR OUR LIVE AUCTION. As many of you know I am a member of Les Dames and a past scholarship recipient. Please email me at cassandra (at) goodlifevancouver.com with your support.  I will be contacting you…

Les Dames d’Escoffier Julia Child 100th Birthday Gala Dinner

Julia Child Celebrations Part two Les Dames d’Escoffier Julia Child 100th Birthday Gala Dinner Saturday, September 8th, 2012 Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver Cost of the Event: $300 all inclusive Join ten Les Dames Chefs and “celebrity” chefs from Canada and Seattle as they prepare an elegant French Julia Child inspired 10-course plated dinner poolside at…

Pastis Celebrates Julia Child Centennial All Summer

“In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.” So said the woman who taught North Americans the joys and pleasures of cooking French food at home. August 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Julia Child. To honour this remarkable ambassador of the French table, Bistro Pastis owner…

Pastis Celebrates Julia Child Centennial All Summer

“In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.” So said the woman who taught North Americans the joys and pleasures of cooking French food at home. August 15, 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Julia Child. To honour this remarkable ambassador of the French table, Bistro Pastis owner…