R.I.P. Peter Lehmann, “Baron of Barossa,” 1930-2013

By |2022-02-08T08:00:25-08:00July 23rd, 2013|Uncategorized|

Margaret and Peter Lehmann, around the time of their 2011 Vancouver visit When the French (and others) talk about “terroir” they’re generally referring to geography, soil type, grapes—but also the human element. Wine, after all—above all—is very much about people. It’s a fact of which we’re constantly reminded, especially when a legend in [...]

BC Politicians Mull Legalising Wine on the Beach

By |2021-06-03T18:23:15-07:00July 15th, 2013|Uncategorized|

Wineglass Bay, Tasmania. Used because it's what comes up when you google "wineglass on the beach" and is way prettier, anyway. You have to hand it to our provincial government. No time like a summer semi-heatwave (that’s as close as we get in Vancouver) to raise the spectre of—gasp—legalising the consumption of alcohol [...]

Grasping the Nettle (with Care): How to Put a Delicious Spring in Your Step

By |2018-01-21T15:05:28-08:00February 21st, 2013|Uncategorized|

Foraging: a great excuse for a walk in the woods, Tim Pawsey photo Depending on where you are, chances are it’s almost Spring—which means that nettle season is here! If you know how to handle nettles they can be the most delicious and beneficial of ingredients. Perfect nettle territory: woods and streams are your first clue, Tim [...]

Single Cask Single Malt: You May Just Want to “Dab it Behind Your Ears”

By |2022-10-05T15:10:05-07:00February 3rd, 2013|Uncategorized|

Updated: January 19, 2018 So, it seems BC Liquor & Licensing Control doesn't share Eric and Allura's appreciation for Single Malt ... As of yesterday: Eric advises (via Facebook): "At 10 am three government agents showed up with the police to conduct a prohibition style raid. The government inventoried, catalogued, sealed and removed 242 bottles [...]

R.I.P. Diane Loomer

By |2018-01-21T15:05:30-08:00December 11th, 2012|Uncategorized|

Diane Loomer, CM Like many Vancouverites, I was truly saddened when I awoke this morning to the news that Diane Loomer passed away last night. As visionary choral director and composer Loomer touched a lot of people in her remarkable career, unquestionably highlighted by her founding of Chor Leoni and co-founding of Elektra, [...]

Monk’s Hands Habit to Mahony’s at Stamps Landing

By |2021-11-15T09:03:37-08:00December 1st, 2012|Uncategorized|

Look for a summer 2013 opening ... UPDATED,  After extensive renovations, Mahony and Sons at Stamps Landing is now open ... details   Vancouver landmark Monk McQueens has been taken over by Mahony & Sons, who will turn the long running restaurant and oyster bar on False Creek’s south shore into their third location. [...]

Barbara-Jo’s Books to Cooks: So Much More Than a Book Store

By |2018-01-21T15:05:33-08:00September 8th, 2012|Uncategorized|

Barbara-Jo McIntosh: a truly welcoming touch, Tim Pawsey photo It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Vancouver’s Books to Cooks  (1740 West 2nd. Ave., 604-688-6755). We’ve followed Barbara-Jo McIntosh’s progress since she pulled the wraps off the original Yaletown location on September 7, 15 years ago this past week. In 2005, Barbara-Jo upped [...]

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