Food Day Canada 2010

Sooke Harbour House Receives Well-deserved Kudos

Sooke Harbour House Receives Well-deserved Kudos

0 / January 3, 2011 2:52 am

Bravo!!!!   Frederique and Sinclair Philip and the team at Sooke Harbour House are kicking off 2011 with an incredible (and accurate) review from Globe and Mail restaurant critic, Alexandra Gill. In her column of January 1, she writes: “It

It’s “The Royal” For Good Reason!

It’s “The Royal” For Good Reason!

0 / November 9, 2010 6:30 pm

From November 5 – 14, the country came to the city to strut their talents and the season’s harvest. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is as good as a fair can get and still holds the record as being the largest

Wine in Saskatchewan!

Wine in Saskatchewan!

0 / October 24, 2010 9:24 pm

Tucked into the shelter of the Cypress Hills is an elegant winery that specializes in fruit wines.  My absolute fave was Prairie Cherry likely because I know the researcher who created the hybrid, Dr. Bob Bors. More intense than other

Bison Sliders and Quebec Foie Gras

Bison Sliders and Quebec Foie Gras

0 / September 13, 2010 10:38 pm

After a massive welcoming Pig Roast on Friday night, the Opening Ceremony was followed by a “Canadian Lunch” which was a roving feast from one region to another to another. Two stations (other than the beer truck) quickly developed line

Umami Rules!

Umami Rules!

0 / September 13, 2010 5:44 pm

There were many exceptional tastes at the CCC.  One which again provided a great example of the concept of Umami…the combination of delicious foods being heightened when combined, was prepared by Chef Nakano of the Fairmont Empress Hotel and his

The Canadian Chefs Congress

The Canadian Chefs Congress

1 / September 13, 2010 5:17 pm

Bringing the chefs community together has never been an easy task but for three days, in the rain-soaked coastal dampness, chefs from all across Canada gathered to learn, to network, to party  and the taste the riches of one another’s

BEAST is having a Comfort Food Saturday

BEAST is having a Comfort Food Saturday

0 / August 27, 2010 4:25 pm

On Saturday August 28th, BEAST ‘s chef Scott Vivian is serving forth Pastrami & Pinot.  The pastrami is house made and the Pinot Gris is from Niagara’s Fielding winery.  From 11 a.m. to midnight…cost $

On the Trail….

On the Trail….

0 / August 24, 2010 12:49 am

Hitting the trail to the Cypress Hills, you have to head through Regina.  Don’t miss their Wednesday morning market in the square near Hotel Saskatchewan, a gracious old renovated railway hotel.   Make a shopping list then head to any

Busy family day, but BBQ makes it easy

Busy family day, but BBQ makes it easy

0 / August 18, 2010 10:57 pm

This year, Food Day happened on a pretty hectic day of the week (swim meet). But firing up the barbeque makes cooking so easy and my kids love steak. We started with a bowl of seafood chowder, which I had

Vancouver Island Getaway

Vancouver Island Getaway

0 / August 18, 2010 10:56 pm

Our family spent the long weekend on Vancouver Island, and celebrated on July 31st with a fabulous meal sourced from the bounty of local farmers and suppliers. Our meal centered around delicious striploin steaks, Canadian AAA beef, purchased from Vancouver