It’s the holidays, and that means it’s time to break out the bubbly! But if you’re lookingfor something special this year, you should consider Conegliano ValdobbiadeneProsecco Superiore DOCG. Most of the wine-loving public across the world do not realize that Prosecco is not ageneric name that means “Italian sparkling wine” or that it is not…
Category: Foodie Gifts
Homemade Oreo Cookies #Recipe
Do you have a party to host for New Year’s or do you need to bring food for a potluck? STRESS NO MORE because I have an amazing solution to your problem! Dessert for Two has an “Easy Homemade Oreos” recipe on their blog. This recipe is great because it requires no baking! I tried…
Last minute Christmas gifts from BC’s best wineries
If you’re still fretting about getting the perfect host/hostess gift, look no further than our own backyard. BC wineries have you covered with a variety of gifts and of course, delicious wine: Haywire’s Vintage Bub 2013 Vintage Bub is bottle aged five years which brings to life its earthy, wild-mushroom bread dough nose with fresh…
6 Free (Yes, Free!) Must-Do Holiday Events
I love Christmas, everything from the lights, the merriment, getting together with family and friends, singing carols, the whole thing. Now that I’m a mom, sharing holiday traditions with my family has become even more important. The holidays are pricey enough, so I’ve compiled a list of my favourite FREE things to do during the…
Holiday Gifting: Wines for the strategic saver & the spirited splurger
Finally, it’s here – ‘tis the season for laughter, food and even better, wine. With winter on the way, Canadians are thinking about holiday gifting, making their lists and checking them twice. For the oenophile on your list, check out this line up of wines sure to please even the most particular of wine enthusiasts. Whether…
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria and Mealshare are fighting youth hunger with tomato sauce
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria’s famous hand-milled Campania Tomato Sauce is back for the holiday season. For the fifth year in a row, Famoso will sell its authentic Campania Tomato Sauce at all 30 restaurants located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, in partnership with Mealshare. From today through December 31, 2017, one meal will be…
Healthy Foodies are KRAVEing KRAVE Jerky
I am a snacker. There, I said it! I am constantly hungry and am a big fan of snacking. But what is a girl to do when you want a satisfying snack that will not derail you from your fitness journey? For me, the answer is jerky, it’s portable, keeps for a long time, and…
TWG Tea marks the arrival of the mid autumn festival with the Lotus Mooncake collection
The Vancouver tea scene just got a bit more impressive thanks to TWG Tea’s new seasonal menu for the mid-autumn festival. TWG Tea is the highest end of the fine Tea spectrum and Vancouver is lucky enough to house their Canadian headquarters making the selection unlike any other tea store I’ve ever encountered! Having high…
Channel Your Inner Barbarian at The Cascade Room on May 29th
Dictionaries define barbarians as uncivilized, primitive and wild. But to the less rigid, more convivial folks at The Cascade Room, hosting the inaugural Barbarian’s Feast on May 29th, means they want to unleash your primal appetites and re-whet your giant appetite for life. The evening will be devoted to robust feasting and drinking. Legendary whiskey ambassador…
Edición 1800 Milenio Gran Reserva Tequila – The perfect sipping Tequila for special occasions – #JustRefinedEnough
We often speed through life, trying to keep pace with our never-ending list of to-do’s. Even special events tend to turn into another chore. And, with the advent of smartphones, people can literally stay connected 24 hours a day wherever they are…making it hard to stop, relax, and unwind long enough to enjoy the moment….
Mary in Vancity 