A cloudy day can be a gift. A day to curl up with a blanket with our hands wrapped around a warm cocoa. The special stolen moments where life seems simple and there is time to reflect. Sometimes a cloudy day can seem dark and brooding. And it is up to us, despite the storm,…
Yesterday was a day of love. There are many people who dislike the commercial aspect of Valentine’s Day. But I tend to love it. It’s an excuse to remind a few people that they are important. And loved. And not forgotten. This year was a hard day but I survived. Especially because of all the…
Hi Tasters! Sometimes I am just filled with so much love for the world I think I might burst. So from the absolute bottom of my heart – Thank You. Thank You for sharing your food, homes, knowledge, hearts and passions. Thank you for joining Let’s Taste Canada, our food adventure – whether by a…
Hi Everyone! – A quick side note – I do have an exciting announcement coming soon – hopefully next Friday if all goes well – but let’s just say I AM VERY EXCITED! And can’t wait for YOU to get involved 🙂 This is my first post about exploring food. I love exploring new recipes. I…
And the winners for the BCPMA and BC Chefs Association 18th Healthy Chef Competition are below (if you haven’t already looked it up 🙂 ) See my previous post to see all of entries! This year, I was fortunate to be a media judge! I definitely stuck to my health bias and emphasized dishes with half…
I’m very excited to be blogging about the BCPMA and BC Chefs Association Healthy Chef Competition! As I wrote about previously, it is a wonderful gala that supports charities including a scholarship for chefs and the heart and stroke foundation. Plus it is incredible food for a lot of people – cooked by a LOT of chefs. Below…
Hello Tasters! I wanted to let you know about a cool event coming up! The BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA) and the BC Chefs Association co-hosts the Annual Healthy Chef Competition & Gala (#bchc17). The event supports several charities along with a scholarship for chefs. Chefs can sign up to compete here. Tickets for the event…
I hope you enjoy some of my musings about community meals, warm and welcoming environments and social justice. Here are some questions to think about: How do you feel about community meals? Do you spend time at some as a volunteer? As a participant? How do you make sure everyone is welcome or have you spent…
Hi Everyone, food security is complicated. Last year I had some great conversations Paige Courtice and Allie Stephen, who are currently 4th Year UBC Dietetic students about what food security means. Here are some of their thoughts and I invite you to think about what it might mean for you and comment below. A big…
Hello Tasters! There is a food systems forum in Alberta Feb 3 – 5th. This is how this post started and I went down the rabbit hole of information but I hope you enjoy! Here is the link to sign up for the event! At the bottom of this post is a list of Canadian provincial and…