Tag Archives: Vancouver

A Night of Film,Music and Wine

Posted on November 11, 2010 by

The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival is holding its annual fundraiser, A Night of Film, Music, and Wine, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday (November 17) at Granville 7 Cinemas (855 Granville Street). A screening of Mercedes Sosa Cantora, un Viaje … Continue reading →

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Frank Finds Scotch Whiskey and Chocolate

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

  I must admit that as a regular Scotch drinker, pairing Scotch with chocolate isn’t something I’ve ever thought about. I love Scotch and chocolate. But matching the two together simply never occurred to me. So when the West Coast … Continue reading →

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Muscadet Meets European Flats or They Took My Oysters

Posted on September 10, 2007 by

I went down to our local seafood supplier on the weekend to pick up some oysters to take to a backyard party. For the first time in months, they had European Flats in stock. European flats are my favorites (Susan’s … Continue reading →

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Chateau Pesquié: A Trio of Rhone Valley Wines

Posted on June 26, 2007 by

Viva the entrepreneurial spirit! Cambie Street, one of our main traffic arteries here in Vancouver, is almost closed due to construction, but that hasn’t deterred Firefly Fine Wines and Ales from opening their sassy, new liquor store. Good selection, knowledgeable … Continue reading →

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Jackson-Triggs Wines Help Support Canadian Olympic Team

Posted on June 18, 2007 by

When we discover a chance to drink wine and support a good cause at the same time, it’s a foregone conclusion that we’ll be heading to the liquor store. And here’s one we just had to pass along. Making a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hog Island Oyster Lover’s Cookbook

Posted on June 2, 2007 by

Oyster lovers rejoice. There is a new book on the market that you should rush out to buy. Not next week, not even tomorrow – go and buy this book right now. Written by Jairemaire Pomo, The Hog Island Oyster … Continue reading →

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Celebrating British Columbia’s Wine Industry

Posted on April 6, 2007 by

If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you probably already know both Frank and I are big time fans of the BC Wine Appreciation Society (BCWAS). Now more than 140 members strong, BCWAS brings together a diverse, vibrantly eclectic … Continue reading →

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