Wine News Nov 23, 2011 Another Early Start for the BC Icewine Harvest Mere days after completion of the BC grape harvest, the 2011 Icewine harvest began. Once again, this marks one of the earliest starts to the Icewine ... Read More
One ingredient Nov 23, 2011 Worth Its Weight in…Vancouver Island Salt Although salt has become customary in most modern-day kitchens, we often forget that not too long ago it was the cause of some significant wars ... Read More
White Wine Nov 22, 2011 Bodegas Prado Rey bl8 Birlocho 2010 When you visit Ribera del Duero, in the heart of Spain and the heartland of the dark berry Tempranillo grape, bring extra toothpaste. By the end of ... Read More
Reporter Nov 22, 2011 Lunch Pick: Heating Things Up at Hernande’z Cocina Fall has arrived in full force, and as the wind and rain rolls in, I find myself craving tropical sun and samba beats. But like many others, I ... Read More
Winemaker Dinners Nov 21, 2011 Five Courses, Five Ciders – One Perfect Night “It was the perfect union of fall food and festivity: five courses, five ciders, and live music at a James Bay bistro on a rainy November ... Read More
How to Cook Nov 20, 2011 What’s up at French Mint? French Mint is cooking up a storm this season with inspiration from around the globe including Japanese noodles, Indian curries, spicy Caribbean ... Read More
Sustainability Nov 18, 2011 Winter Markets and Local Produce The weather prognosticators are warning that we can expect a long cold winter. This brings to mind a foreboding image of barren fields, ice streaked ... Read More
Food Shops Nov 17, 2011 Feys + Hobbs Catered Arts launches Number 3 Crisps A new snack has arrived on the shelves of Victoria’s quality food shops––just in time for holiday season––in a stylish box that will ... Read More
Wine Festivals Nov 17, 2011 Tickets for the Vancouver Playhouse Wine Festival On Sale Next Week On November 22nd the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will release advance tickets to the 2012 Festival. The tickets will offer ... Read More
Beer & Cider Nov 17, 2011 All Grown Up! Penticton’s Cannery Brewery Celebrates 10 Years Cannery Brewing began with a dream. Brew master Terry Schoffer, along with partners Ron and Patt Dyck, founded the company in 2000 with ... Read More
One ingredient Nov 17, 2011 Condiment Chaos: Ketchup Comes Home Poor ketchup, often maligned and misunderstood, has been replaced by it’s fancier cousins – aioli or the ubiquitous chipotle mayo. Now I like ... Read More
Food Shops Nov 17, 2011 Mark Anthony Wine Release & Rue Faubourg in Kerrisdale Mark Anthony Fall Release At their recent fall trade event, Mark Anthony showed off some of the latest releases from their clients, including ... Read More
