Exquisite blossoming teas and supplies available in British Columbia
In the past coffee in Canada came in a Styrofoam cup and had little flavour or variety. Today Canadians are sophisticated coffee connoisseurs and even the local gas station offers a wide variety.
As our society becomes more global Canadians are becoming more aware of the benefits of drinking fine tea and are demanding more choice from cafés and restaurants. Will tea-drinking experience the same revolution as coffee drinking did? Experts say, yes, and there is already a wide variety available on the marketplace whether you’re looking for exotic teas or attractive serving dishes and utensils.
While you may be familiar with green tea, herbal tea, roobois and the other varieties that have become as popular as black tea in recent years, you may have overlooked one of the most attractive and beneficial types – blooming tea.
Fine Tea, is one supplier that can help proprietors deliver this exquisite beverage to their costumers. The main ingredient of the blossom is silver needle tea white tea, which is produced in China’s Fujian province using only the buds of the tea bush.
Your guests attention will be brought to the tea drinking experience as they watch the beautiful blossom unfold as the tea steeps – a moment that rewards patience and mindfulness.
To enhance the experience Fine Tea offers a variety of attractive glass vessels. Visit our Suppliers’ Mall at http://www.bcrestaurants.ca/users/man_productList.asp?mfid=1133&lang=2&mf= to see a full selection of products and learn about this unique product.
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North Vancouver’s AKA Sushi has added a brand new coupon to BCRestaurants.ca’s Review Rewards Program.
This means that customers who visit AKA Sushi and write about their experience will receive a special deal on their next visit.
AKA Sushi is a very popular spot. In fact, it was the recipient of the North Shore News Readers Choice Awards covering North Vancouver and West Vancouver in 2007 and 2009 and came in second in 2011.
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AKA Sushi is located at 751 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver.
Take advantage of the best of the season by biting into seasonal produce.
The best way to get most out of the produce you eat is to buy it in season. This means you can buy it when it’s fresh, not after it’s been on the road for days or weeks. The result is better taste and more nutrients.
So what’s in season in the spring?
Asparagus: A versatile veggie that’s not to be missed. Broiled, braised baked or blanched. Add some slivered almonds and lemon juice or cook it in a risotto. Nothing says spring like asparagus.
Cherries (coming soon): You might need to wait awhile longer, but you can still dust off your cherry pie recipe in the meantime.
Fiddleheads: Blink and you might miss these odd but delightful wild fern shoots. They can be served in ways similar to asparagus or look for more elaborate recipes online.
Lettuce: Delicious-tasting lettuce will start turning up in farmers’ markets across the province. You know what to do; wash and eat!
Mint: Mint can create a fresh spring taste to almost any dish.
Peas: Tender and delicious, peas taste best when they’re fresh.
Radishes: Crunchy and tasty this time of year, your salads are crying out for radishes.
Rhubarb: Sweet and sour, rhubarb is delicious in desserts or other sweet and sour recipes.
Strawberries: Canadian strawberries won’t be here until late spring, but we can always dream.
What are your favourite seasonal fruits and vegetables? Join our discussion. How do you prepare spring produce? Post your recipe at bcrestaurants.ca in our forum.
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Fundraisers underway across B.C.
With the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, B.C. residents are opening their hearts and doing what they can to help.
Friendship between British Columbia and Japan runs deep and one of the ways we show our friendship is with food. That’s why there’s been so many restaurants hosting fundraisers and specials with proceeds going to Japan.
Individuals can help in their own way. Consider hosting a party. Instead of bringing gifts, guests can bring a donation to the Red Cross: www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=000005&tid=003.
Do you have an idea for a fundraiser, or would you like to report on a fundraiser you attended. Visit our Facebook page or our forum at bcrestaurants.ca/foodbbs/foodbbs.asp?languageCode=2&lang=2. Are you a restaurant that is considering hosting a fundraiser for Japan? Visit bcrestaurants.ca for information on how to post an event.
