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		<title>Tickets going Fast for Culinaire Victoria</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tickets are going FAST for the first ever Culinaire, billed as &#8220;Victoria&#8217;s Premier Food Tasting Experience&#8221;.
On Thursday April 22, 2010, Victoria&#8217;s Crystal Garden will be the home of Culinaire; where a selection of our regions&#8217; best restaurants and purveyors of fine food will be showcasing their signature items and inspired dishes in bite sizes. 
Tickets: $20.00 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/vancouver-island/tickets-going-fast-for-culinaire-victoria/</link>
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		<title>Pasty Chefs Alert &#8211; Deadline Fast Approaching for Quady Dessert Competition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Quady Dessert Competition, a unique event in British Columbia.
Originally created as a special event of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, and still an integral part of the Festival 22 years later, the Quady Dessert Competition enjoys participation from serious pastry chefs from all over British Columbia. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/vancouver/pasty-chefs-alert-deadline-fast-approaching-for-quady-dessert-competition/</link>
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		<title>Winespeak: Van Westen Vineyards Viognier 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Who – Van Westen Vineyards
What – Viognier 2008
Where – Naramata Bench, Okanagan Valley
Why – This wine has sold out quickly every year – and expect the same with this vintage – as it’s their best Viognier yet.  As the vines mature, the flavours evolve and gain complexity.  Sweet melon and ripe apricots greet you in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/okanagan/winespeak-van-westen-vineyards-viognier-2008/</link>
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		<title>Naramata Bench Spring Release</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time to buy your tickets for the Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release.  This April, there will be tastings in both Vancouver and Victoria. 
In both cities, join the winemakers of the Naramata Bench and savour the unique delights of their individual and award-winning talents.  In Vancouver wines will be paired with delectable treats from some of the finest restaurants of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/bc-wines/naramata-bench-spring-release/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Recipe &#8211; Roasted Polderside Duck Salad Roll</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every Sunday we share a recipe from EBC president Eric Pateman. 
 
 Roasted Polderside Duck Salad Roll
Jicama, Thai Basil, Mint, Black Bean Lime Dipping Sauce

Serves 6 

450 grams of shredded cooked duck (you can use duck from Chinatown, Oyama or even roast your own ducks)
½ cup of fresh shitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced into ¼” pieces (South [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/recipes/sunday-recipe-roasted-polderside-duck-salad-roll/</link>
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		<title>Celiac Weekend at the Fairmont Empress</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We see a lot of interesting promotions through the inbox, but this was a new one for us ~ and we like!
For generations, families and friends have gathered to create unique and fond memories around a meal of exquisite cuisine and fine service.  Now a fine dining restaurant is featuring epicurean experiences specially designed for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/bc-wines/celiac-weekend-at-the-fairmont-empress/</link>
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		<title>Winespeak: Young &amp; Wyse Shiraz 2008</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Who – Young &#38; Wyse
What – Shiraz 2008
Where – Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley
Why – This new Okanagan winery is also one of the most anticipated to come down the stretch in some time.  And it’s not just the catchy name and striking label – it’s the parentage behind the product.  Winemaker Stephen Wyse hails from legendary [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/bc-wines/winespeak-young-wyse-shiraz-2008/</link>
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		<title>It&#8217;s your Choice for Dine Around &#8211; Victoria or Seattle</title>
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Dine Around &#38; Stay In Town Victoria
Now until March 7th, travel to Victoria for the capitol city&#8217;s mouth-watering dining event of the year. Dine Around &#38; Stay in Town: Victoria boasts the second highest number of restaurants per capita in North America and you&#8217;ll have no trouble finding the perfect place to recharge with special [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/bc-wines/its-your-choice-for-dine-around-victoria-or-seattle/</link>
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		<title>1st Annual Exceptional EATS! Awards Winners Announced</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Today the winners of the 1st Annual Exceptional Eats! Awards were announced.  Organized by BC&#8217;s food authority, EAT Magazine, the awards are a celebration of the notables from Victoria to Sointula and Tofino to Salt Spring (the Islands!). 
This from Gary Hynes, editor of EAT:
We knew EAT readers can be vocal about what they like. They eat loyally [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/bc-wines/1st-annual-exceptional-eats-awards-winners-announced/</link>
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		<title>An EBC Thanks! for Olympic Staff, Athletes &amp; Volunteers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All of us at Edible BC would like to say thank you to all of the extraordinary people who have helped to make the Vancouver 2010 Olympics so memorable.   For all of the Olympic Staff, Athletes &#38; Volunteers, we are offering a 15% discount on everything in the Edible BC retail store at Granville Island as well [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/retail-store/an-ebc-thanks-for-olympic-staff-athletes-volunteers/</link>
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		<title>Four Chefs, One Garden</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now that the cherry blossoms and crocuses are in bloom (mid-February!), it&#8217;s hard not to think of spring.  This book will inspire you to get out those gardening tools.
Evaleen Jaager Roy had a vision. Take one glorious west coast garden described and photographed through the seasons, add four celebrity chefs with seasonal, locally-inspired recipes, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/vancouver/four-chefs-one-garden/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Recipes &#8211; Vancouver Island Pork Roast, Apple Compote, Blue Cheese Potato Gratin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every Sunday we share a recipe from EBC president Eric Pateman.  Here&#8217;s a lovely Sunday dinner recipe from one of our Whisky Dinners.
Vancouver Island Pork Roast
Granny Smith Apple Compote &#38; Blue Cheese Potato Gratin
SERVED WITH BENRIACH 21 YEAR OLD

Serves 8 
Pork

3 lb Sloping Hills Pork Roast, with Crackling (Lynn Valley Meats or Armando’s – Special Order)
¼ [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/vancouver-island/sunday-recipes-vancouver-island-pork-roast/</link>
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		<title>And Top Table Restaurants Toast ALL Medallists with Champagne</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Top Table Group also recognizes Olympic achievement and wants to toast all podium-worthy achievements.  Winning an Olympic medal is no easy feat. The road is long, the sacrifices many, and the support structures that enable athletes to reach the podium are elaborate. But ask an Olympic athlete the key to their success, and the reply [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/vancouver/and-top-table-restaurants-toast-all-medallists-with-champagne/</link>
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		<title>Bearfoot Bistro Makes Champagne Wishes Come Through for Medallists</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the podium to the party: Winning the very first medal for your country is an athlete’s dream. Paying tribute to the first Olympic Medalist from each country, Bearfoot Bistro has invited medalists and their entourage &#8211; friends, family, coaches &#8211; to pop an Olympic-sized jeroboam bottle of the prized French bubbly, Moët et Chandon [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/whistler/bearfoot-bistro-makes-champagne-wishes-come-through-for-medallists/</link>
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		<title>Bilodeau Toasted with Canadian Wine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s something you don&#8217;t see everyday in the wine world. 
Teck, Official Supplier of the metals for the medals of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games and Canadian Olympic Committee hosted a celebration to honour Alexandre Bilodeau, the first Canadian to win an Olympic Gold Medal on Canadian soil.
Wines were provided by Sumac Ridge Estate Winery, as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/bc-wines/bilodeau-toasted-with-canadian-wine/</link>
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		<title>Beerspeak: R&amp;B Brewing Company Iceholes Celebration Lager</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Who – R&#38;B Brewing Company
What – Iceholes Celebration Lager
Where – Vancouver
Why – There’s nothing finer to pair with hockey than cold beer.  Wait – even better – there’s nothing finer to pair with Canadian Olympic Hockey than tasty Vancouver-made beer!  The story behind this limited edition lager is pretty fine itself – see Beerspeak below.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/vancouver/beerspeak-rb-brewing-company-iceholes-celebration-lager/</link>
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		<title>Natalie MacLean Launches Handy New Mobile Wine &amp; Food App</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Canada&#8217;s top wine writer and author, Natalie MacLean (of Nat Decants), launched a brand new mobile wine and food app for iPhone, iPod Touch, BlackBerry, Droid and other smartphones today.
This new app has the very popular wine and food pairings that were in her first app (we have her wine and food pairing widget on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/bc-wines/natalie-maclean-launches-handy-new-mobile-wine-food-app/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Recipes &#8211; Oculus Cherry &amp; Mascarpone Box</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every Sunday we share a recipe from EBC president Eric Pateman.  This is a perfect  &#8211; and delicious &#8211; last minute dessert to cap off a romantic Valentine&#8217;s Dinner.  It literally takes just a couple of minutes from start to finish.  We&#8217;ve even given you the shopping list for Granville Island.  If you have a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/retail-store/sunday-recipes-oculus-cherry-mascarpone-box/</link>
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		<title>Canada Wins Chinese Gold</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As most everyone is aware, earlier this month, Conde Nast Traveler named Vancouver as having the best Chinese food in the world.  On the eve of Chinese New Year, I thought I&#8217;d share the article with you, as published by the Magazine.  The below is the photo and article in its original entirety.
Kung Hei Fat [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/vancouver/canada-wins-chinese-gold/</link>
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		<title>EBC is Ready to Welcome the World!</title>
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The world is here and Edible British Columbia is ready to show off the best of BC.
Edible BC already has over 1,500 people booked for Granville Island Chef Guided Tasting Tours during the Winter Olympics!  These private tours will introduce Olympic officials and sponsors from around the globe to our city&#8217;s vibrant culinary scene.  In the spirit of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.edible-britishcolumbia.com/amuse-bouche-food-blog/retail-store/ebc-is-ready-to-welcome-the-world/</link>
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