MaryinVancity’s Gift Giving Guide: For the Mixologist
From now until Christmas I will be posting some of my favourite products and ideas for gift giving! This one is pretty cool: Have a friend or relative who dabbles in mixology? Someone who loves mixing...
View ArticleMaryinVancity’s gift giving guide: For the wine connoisseur
For those wine lovers on your nice list, I have a fantastic suggestion: The Soiree Tempour. This all-inclusive beverage system combines functionality and gourmet design for a 4 in 1 pourer, chiller...
View ArticleMaryinVancity’s Gift Giving Guide: For the avid traveller
Travelling during the holidays shouldn’t come at the expense of your skin. Traveling can be stressful, often stealing the cheer out of the season. Germ-filled airports, crowded trains and change in...
View ArticleMaryinVancity’s Gift Giving Guide: For the Snacker
Do you have a friend who loves their snacks? This is a great gift. Snackbox is a great service for those who love their treats and still want to maintain a balanced diet. For as low as $24 a month,...
View ArticleMaryinVancity’s gift giving guide: For the restaurant taster – VANEATS dining...
If you’ve been reading this blog for a bit you know I’m a big fan of the guys at vaneats.ca. Their restaurant dining passes are the perfect stocking stuffer for the friend or family member who loves to...
View ArticleMaryinVancity’s Gift Giving Guide: For the stockings
This holiday season, Bel Cafe has outdone itself with Christmas cheer. Pastry Chef Wayne Kozinko has created beautiful seasonal treats that are guaranteed to delight. Stuff their stockings with Chef’s...
View ArticleMaryinVancity’s Gift Giving Guide: for the wine lover
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the wine lover in your life, here are some of best gifts around! Double Duty Wine Glasses: Transforming what you thought about wine stemware, these Revolution...
View ArticleValentine’s Day ideas
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Here are some fun ways to show your friends and special someone how much you appreciate them! CandyGrams from A Loving Spoonful This fun little messages not only...
View ArticleLocal Spotlight: Northern Divine Caviar
I’m starting a new series every Friday in which I will shine the spotlight on a business, person or product that has caught my attention. BC is so innovative and full of interesting people with amazing...
View ArticleFriday Local Spotlight: Tea Sparrow
Tea is part of my every day life. I have a whole cupboard full of tea of every kind for every occasion. Oolong for a pre-workout boost, black for my morning cuppa or for afternoon tea time, rooibos...
View ArticleBig Lou’s Butcher Shop to host Sunday Butchery Classes this Fall
Adding some butchery techniques to your kitchen skills can give your menu and wallet a boost. New skills can open up a whole world of new menu possibilities while you save by buying economical...
View ArticleCreate WOW cocktails with Graveley and Sons Infusions
Everyone who knows me, knows that I love a good cocktail. I’m a fan of exotic flavours, mixtures and innovations. I’m also a bit of a mixologist myself, and I take pride in using only the best...
View ArticleNew Favourites from The Fraser Valley Food Show
The Fraser Valley Food Show was held at the Tradex in Abbotsford on October 3-5. Some of the highlights included The 3rd Great Canadian Sausage Competition, The Gusto TV Celebrity Cooking Stage and the...
View ArticleMark Your Calendars! The Holidays Arrive at Bel Café on November 1st!
Fall is here and with the weather turning colder, we are reminded that the holidays are just around the corner. With that comes entertaining with family and friends. Bel Cafe has created some yuletide...
View ArticleWondering what to get Mom for Mother’s Day? Tea Sparrow is the answer!
If you were wondering what to get your mom on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day, look no further than Tea Sparrow. Being a mother is hard. It’s difficult to balance work, personal, and family life and every...
View ArticleHopcott Premium Meats in Pitt Meadows
Hopcott Meats is located in Pitt Meadows, just a 25 minute drive from Vancouver. It’s a third-generation local business which main focus is local, ethically grown and sourced meats. All their cattle...
View ArticleZwilling J.A. Henckels Grand Opening
Tonight I was invited to take a sneak peak at the new Zwilling J.A. Henckels store that is opening up at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Mall next to the Richmond Vancouver International Airport. The...
View ArticleBlueberry Jam Almond Bars – #RECIPE
We’re approaching the gift-giving season. This year, I’ve decided to make the special people in my life homemade gifts. Me being the foodie that I am, I’ve decided to look for and create delicious...
View ArticleCelebrate National Caesar with Stoli Vodka and Walter Craft Caesar Mix
What do pickles, olives, hot peppers and celery have in common? absolutely nothing unless you know a little thing or two about garnishing a Caesar. That’s right folks, May 19 is Canada’s National...
View ArticleBrockmann Chocolates: A rich tradition of local gifting.
The season of giving is upon us – and what better way to celebrate it than by supporting your local businesses. The Brockmann family has a rich BC tradition, making chocolates locally for over 30...
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