Ski resort offers summer dinner series
Experience meteor showers, mountain culture and fine cuisine at Kicking Horse's Eagle's Eye restaurant
The second installment of the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort’s Summer Dinner Concert Series will take place Aug. 12 at the resort, located near Golden, British Columbia. If you go, you’ll enjoy wines from Naramata Bench, paired with a five-course dinner — plus, a chance to see the Perseids Meteor Shower, weather permitting.
Newfoundland Recipes for Regatta Day
North America's oldest organized sports event runs today in St. John's
While most of you likely enjoyed a day off on Monday, our St. John’s-based readers were at the office. Today, however, they’re either kicking back at home or making the trip down to Quidi Vidi Lake to watch rowers compete in the 193rd Royal St. John’s Regatta.
Recipe: Seared Scallops with Squash, Oranges and Arugula Salad
This fresh and healthy seafood recipe is straight from California
Paso Robles, California has a vibrant food and wine scene. Learn more about where (and what) to eat in Paso Robles, and check out a few of our Paso Robles wine picks.
Wine-Fed Beef from the Okanagan
Sezmu Meats is set to distribute across Canada
Red meat and red wine are a natural pairing.
How to Make Preserved Lemons
A Moroccan specialty that is easy to make
Preserved lemons are a common ingredient in many Moroccan dishes. While you can buy them ready-made in some Middle Eastern and gourmet shops, here are a couple of recipes for making your own at home.
Coffee Facts and Trivia
Dancing goats, civil wars and bean counters: things you didn't know about coffee
For more information on choosing and preparing coffee, check out our Introduction to Coffee.
Recipe: Petite’s Seared Scallops with Bacon Cream and Salad
A delicious summer salad for the holiday weekend
This recipes comes from Sheila Murphy, the mother of Elyse Murphy, one of the account executives for Wine Access.
Cinco de Mayo Party Time
Mark a major Mexican-American holiday with drinks and good friends
Contrary to popular stories, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day; rather, Thursday, May 5 marks the day the Mexican army beat the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes
Support Vancouver's Arts Club Theatre Company and learn to cook from the pros
The Arts Club Theatre Company will offer celebrity chef cooking classes from Mar. 30 to May 25 in Vancouver. Hosted in private homes across the city, participants will enjoy fine wine and take in cooking demonstrations by executive chefs.
Tinhorn Creek to open Winery Restaurant
Miradoro restaurant opens on April 1
On April 1, a little bit of the Mediterranean arrives in the Okanagan Valley.
Upcoming Events
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Characters of the Okanagan Wine Tasting Experience
September 30th- October 1st, 2011
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Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival Calgary
October 14th & 15th, 2011
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Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival Edmonton
October 21st & 22nd, 2011
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Cornucopia Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food
November 10th-13th, 2011
