The theme region for the Vancouver International Wine Festival was the South American wine making countries, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Brasil. I’ve covered two wines from Chile in my earlier article, and I do have a few wines from Argentina…
Although we cannot celebrate the Vancouver International Wine Festival together this year, I have some wines from Chile and Argentina that I would like to taste and share my tasting notes with you. This year the theme region was South…
If you live in the interior of BC and enjoy craft beer, you may want to celebrate AleFest 2021. Details below in their press release. ~~~ January 14, 2021, Prince George BC – Kiwanis AleFest invites you to celebrate their…
(British Columbia) – Les Dames d’Escoffier – BC Chapter has raised $50,000 to award in scholarships this coming year. These scholarships are open to any woman (or person identifying as female) who resides in BC and wants to further their…
It is the time of year that we can help others, people and animals. The Winery Dogs of BC Wall Calendar needs your help. With COVID, sales are slower, but needs for people and animals has not. When you buy…
“It is better to give than to receive” should be the maxim for this post. The BC Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) wants to help you make someone’s day by giving away $25 restaurant gift certificates. You do need an Instagram account…
Imagine working in the service industry where you are meeting with the public and at a higher risk to come into contact with someone with COVID. What if you have a pre-existing condition that makes COVID outcomes worse? That is…
Do you like artwork about wine? Artist, Cecilia Anastos, contacted me and asked if I could let my readers know about her wine bottle series. Some of the paintings reflect her Italian sense of humour.  Cecilia is a self-taught artist…
Our hospitality workers are having an even tougher life with the risks of COVID and their interaction with the public as part of their job. Getting sick from COVID, plus having other underlying health conditions, or being diagnosed with an…
Do you like RosĂ© Wine Jelly? How about adding some pink peppercorns in? Maybe put on a cracker with a slice of brie and enjoy with a glass of rosĂ© wine? And to top it off, help relieve family poverty! …