Press Releases for July 9, 2007

JAMES BARBER COOKS FOR TWO
(Edited from the press release.)

The Urban Peasant, James Barber, has re-released one of his most popular cookbooks, the lusty and tender "Cooking for Two, with recipes that are not only best when eaten a deux, but also best prepared by two companion cooks. See the man himself this week at two books signings at Barbara-Jo's Books to Cooks. You'll find all the information in our online calendar.




LES AMIS DU FROMAGE BASTILLE DAY SALE
(Edited from the press release.)

les amis du FROMAGE is having a sale at both of their stores on Saturday July 14th 2007 to celebrate Bastille Day. All French cheeses and all other French foods we sell will be discounted by 10%. Sale is limited to stock on hand. Sorry no raincheques. Find them at 1752 West 2nd Ave., Vancouver (604-732-42180) and 518 Park Royal South, West Vancouver, (604-925-4218).

Hundreds of cheeses including favorites like Brie de Meaux, Roquefort, Camembert, Munster and assorted Chevres
Domaines Bunan olive oils
Domaines Bunan honeys. Choose from Garrigues, Lavender or Flowers de Provence
Confitures including apricot, figs blanches, figs noir, figs noix and figs blanches avec raisins
Domaines Bunan fruits in marc. Choose from peeled grapes, cherries or assorted (clementine, rene claude plume, petite pear, prune)
Domaines Bunan tapenades, dried tomatoes in olive oil and sea salt, green or black olive paste, tomato paste, and basil paste
L'oulibo olives and olive oils
Honey from Provence including Lavender, Chestnut, Bruyere (heather) or Garrigue
Salts from the Guerande
Champagne vinegar
Mustards from the Guernande
Griottines




SOCIETY OF WINE EDUCATORS SALMON BBQ
(Directly from the press release.)

You are invited to join your associates in the wine and hospitality industry for an evening of food, music and good company.

A group of long time Society of Wine Educators (SWE) members have put together a scholarship program, which annually sends deserving individuals from British Columbia to the SWE ANNUAL CONFERENCE or to seminars about wine. To fund this worthy endeavor, we are hosting the 6TH Annual Salmon BBQ at the Vancouver Rowing Club in Stanley Park. This event is dedicated to the memory of Rick Carl, long time industry member, wine lover, and supporter of wine education.

Here are the details:

Date: Tuesday July 17, 2007
Time: 6:30 pm – 11:30
Dinner: BBQ Salmon and Chicken (served 7:00pm till late)
Beverages: Wine and Beer of course!
Dress: Casual summer
Cost: $29.50
Entertainment: Silent Auction: Donations and auction items appreciated
(contact Dana Lee Harris - danalee.harris@shaw.ca )

Tickets available through:

Paul Martin 604 689-9462
Dana Lee Harris 604 986-3262
Richard Carras 604 525-9463

Cash, Cheque (Preferred – payable to Paul Martin) or Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard)
Book your tickets quickly (only 200 available) and come on out to enjoy a great evening. Help us put something back into the industry which supports us.

The Society of Wine Educators is dedicated to increasing wine education through professional development and certification. As the leading international wine education organization, the Society helps wine educators gain and maintain current and reliable information and resources on wine education.






A NEW LOCATION FOR CITYTV'S ANNUAL TASTE OF THE CITY
(Directly from the press release.)

We are relocating to the PNE. Lots of space. Lots of parking.

Discover the diversity of Vancouver’s culinary culture at Citytv’s fifth annual Taste of the City. A one-day tasting extravaganza on Saturday, July 28th at the Pacific National Exhibition, Hasting at Renfrew, from noon till 8:00 pm. Admission is free.

As in past years, visitors simply purchase “Taste Tickets