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Ottawa for Foodies: ByWard Market and C’est Bon Cooking

by Rebecca Bollwitt

One of the best ways to get to know a destination is through its food. What is grown there, what is seasonal, what is lovingly prepared and savoured to the last bite. John and I took a little vacation to Ottawa in late August and through ByWard Market and C’est Bon Cooking, we had an […]

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Old Vines Restaurant at Quail’s Gate Winery

by Steffani Cameron

The following has been contributed by Steffani Cameron, who is in the middle of a 5-year worldwide adventure that she is chronicling at FullNomad.com. Old Vines Restaurant at Quail’s Gate Winery Quail’s Gate Winery is one of the Okanagan’s early upstarts, and now it’s a grand old dame. On the scene for 61 years, they […]

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Vancouver Farmers Markets Tomato Festival

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 16th annual Vancouver Farmers Markets Tomato Festival is happening this weekend, with restaurant showcases, recipes, canning demonstrations, and of course some delicious tastings. Vancouver Farmers Markets Tomato Festival When:Saturday, August 26, 2017 9:00am to 2:00pm Where: Trout Lake Farmers Market, North Parking Lot, John Hendry Park When: Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 10:00am to […]

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Weekend Wine Selection: L’Ora Pinot Grigio DOC

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Miss604 and The Wine Syndicate are pleased to present a new bi-weekly series to help you gear up for the weekend in style. Weekend Wine will showcase new-to-you wineries, familiar favourites, and perfect pairings that you can pick up at your local purveyor. Weekend Wine Selection L’Ora Pinot Grigio DOC from vineyards in Alto Adige […]

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Shop the Gibsons Public Market on BC’s Sunshine Coast

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Hop across Howe Sound on a ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale and in under an hour you can be savouring the very best of BC’s Sunshine Coast. If you’re not sure where to start – since there are so many local producers, growers, crafters and artisans – you can get a taste for the […]

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Crave Burnaby Heights Neighbourhood Dining Showcase

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Heights Merchants Association in Burnaby is launching its new neighbourhood dining showcase, Crave, from August 16 to 30. Experience the true flavours of the Heights with everything from casual to fine dining, and Thai to Continental, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Crave Burnaby Heights Neighbours, visitors, and foodies alike can join the […]

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Livin La Vida Local Contest from We Heart Local

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We Heart Local, a year-round initiative that encourages consumers to sample, identify, enjoy and celebrate local BC food and agricultural products, is hosting the Livin La Vida Local contest! They want to see how you are Livin La Vida Local and are offering the chance to win a $250 prize package which includes gift cards […]

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