Archive for the category "food"

Canstruction 2009

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Each year in Vancouver the Canstruction competition and exhibition showcases talented individuals and teams who can design and create magnificent structures and sculptures by using nothing but cans of food. What Canstruction Vancouver – Public viewing of the exhibition Where The new Vancouver Convention Centre, use Thurlow street entrance When April 26 – May 3, […]

Provenance Food Culture Series

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

You may recognize the name Anthony Nicalo if you’re familiar with Farmstead Wines, but he is also the co-founder of the non-profit, FarmFed which encourages people to consider just where their food really comes from. UBC Farm – Photo credit: David Bradbeer on Flickr Over the next few months, they will be hosting a series […]

100 Mile Challenge in Mission, BC

Comments 9 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Based on the best-selling book (and blog) by James MacKinnon and Alisa Smith, the Food Network’s new series, The 100 Mile Challenge, is testing the lifestyle habits of families in Mission, BC. I recently did a write up about the show for E!Online and soon after started counting my own food miles. Photo credit: Roland […]

St Patrick's Day in Vancouver

Comments 7 by Rebecca Bollwitt

I stopped by Cupcakes with my mother at lunch time today and proceeded to be enchanted by their Irish cream/buttercream cupcake. I don’t often spend over $3 on a Cupcake but let me tell you, it was worth every bite. This rich, creamy, and indulgent creation reminded me that it was St Patrick’s Day. Actually, […]

Dining Out for Life 2009

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Every year in Vancouver the Dining Out for Life event encourages everyone in the region to head out for a delicious dinner at the participating restaurant of their choice and it’s all for a great cause: A Loving Spoonful and Friends for Life. On Thursday, March 12, 2009 thousands will fill their plates to fight […]