david mincey’s chocolate sampling
June 9, 2011 by Jill Thomas
Victoria chocolate lovers – the wait is over. June 11 @ Cook Culture Victoria After many years of planning, Victoria now has a source of true artisan chocolate. Not many people know that there are less than 100 “bean-to-bar” manufacturers in the world. Ten of them are large multi-national corporations responsible for 90% of the [...]
Taste Victoria
May 15, 2011 by Jill Thomas
July 21-24, Victoria, BC Focusing on Vancouver Island cuisine and British Columbia wines, the festival is supported by a number of local winemakers, chefs, artisan producers, farmers and fishers – all key players in helping to make Vancouver Island a vibrant culinary destination. “When choosing partners for Taste, I look at a number of factors [...]
journey through BC wine
May 14, 2011 by Jill Thomas
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 The Fairmont Empress, Crystal Ballroom 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Join us for an experiential journey through British Columbia’s wine country. Meet the talented people who make the wines and taste the flavours of their new spring releases. Enjoy 57 wineries and 230 wines from all [...]
winemaker reception
May 14, 2011 by Jill Thomas
Winemaker Reception The Inn at Laurel Point – Victoria May 18th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm Join us at the Inn as we welcome Lake Breeze Vineyards Winemaker Gerron Elmes & Executive Chef Takashi Ito for a fun and interactive wine and food pairing event. They will attempt to determine which came first -le vin ou les oeufs? Five glasses. [...]
basic salsa
April 16, 2011 by Jill Thomas
In a bowl blend until very smooth: 1/2 large can diced tomatoes 3 cloves garlic Then add: 1 1/2 large can diced tomato 1 purple onion- peeled & coarse chopped 1 Tablepsoon fresh jalapeno – minced 1/2 cup fresh coriander 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice Blend with hand blender (turning it off and on) until [...]
hernande’z japan fundraiser
March 31, 2011 by Jill Thomas
Hernande’z Fundraisers for Japan Friday, April 1st, 8:00pm Part starts at 8pm. Featuring live music and dancing and food. All Profit to go to Japan via Red Cross On April 2nd at 10:00am Our own Asami Sano who studied traditional Ikebana in the Shinka-tsurakoryu style will be facilitating a workshop in Ikebana with all monies [...]
spring wine tasting
March 27, 2011 by Jill Thomas
On Tuesday April 19, 2011 many Vancouver Island and Gulf Island wineries, cideries and more will be hosting a Spring Tasting Event not only to showcase their amazing island wines to the general public, but also for you to meet the authors of a very exciting newly released island wineries book! Event Details: 6:00-8:30 p.m., Tuesday [...]
