If you know me, you know I love Dîner en Blanc. Presented in Vancouver by The Social Concierge, this is one of the most fun events of the summer. This year’s is on Thursday, August 23. Part of the fun is the challenge: to acquire your crisp white ensembles, to find an easy way to… Continue reading
It’s almost that time again: that mid-summer Vancouver afternoon at the races which offers entertaining horse racing and betting action at Hastings Racecourse, but also so much more. I am talking about the Deighton Cup, Vancouver’s most stylish summer event, which is celebrating a milestone: it is the 10th anniversary of this summer spectacle on… Continue reading
As I noted before attending, I had never attended the Hopscotch Festival before and was curious to see what it was all about. Taking place at the Vancouver Forum, I discovered an arena’s-worth of booths, well-organized into rows of distilleries, breweries, even wineries, and different food options. A live band energized the crowd, and… Continue reading
I have jokingly told those close to me that this #winelover is seeking to ‘cross the crushpad’* I am not leaving wine, but rather now that I have spent 20 years in wine, I want to explore what else is out there in the world of beverage alcohol and lifestyle libations. I recently attended the liquor… Continue reading
The North America Wine Bloggers Conference, produced by Zephyr Adventures, runs from November 9-12, 2017, in Santa Rosa California. I’ve never really done Sonoma Wine Country in any depth, beyond a visit to the amazing Jordan Vineyard and Winery, so I’m looking forward to the annual conference in the heart of the region. This is… Continue reading
What is Dîner en Blanc? According to Wikipedia, Dîner en Blanc is a worldwide event, spanning six continents, in which people flash-gather in a public space and set up a temporary, chic dining area. Guests come dressed in white to enjoy quality food and wine. I have been attending Dîner en Blanc for few years… Continue reading
I conducted a quick poll to ask people what the words “A Loving Spoonful”, mean to them. Many people cited a well-known band from a few decades back, but then other people went on to say things like: “Mary Poppins and a spoonful of sugar.” – Brigette Elizabeth and Lisa both said “soup” and “It makes… Continue reading
#NOFILTER – THE LOL OF TMI Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube… there is a fire-hose of information and networks. And as much as I love being social on almost every platform, I am just. not. Pintersted…. With my own lame joke aside, and with my avid use of social media, I can’t wait to… Continue reading