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See below the EXCITING news that Tales of the Cocktail on Tour is returning to Vancouver in a mere 4 weeks! Make sure you purchase your tickets! For a list of cheaper accommodations, please email me directly at lauren@laurenmote.com. Cheers!  For Immediate Release Ann Tuennerman: (504) 948-0511; Ann@TalesoftheCocktail.com   2012 Tales of the Cocktail® on [...]

Celebrate BC shellfish during World Oceans Month Festival provides venue for farmers and chefs to present sustainably raised BC shellfish to the public For immediate release Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Comox, BC- June is World Oceans Month, designated by the UN to bring attention to the ocean’s inhabitants, its importance as a resource to protect [...]

by Lauren Mote The Publican Magazine, Winter 2010 Issue These days, it seems that my perception on the sparkling wine industry is a bit of a child’s teeter-totter; do I go up on the left, and embrace the single vineyard, single variety champagne, or do I go down on the right, and follow my instincts? [...]

I celebrate 2 months now – 2 months since food was cooked or caramelized above 115C. Remember how I explained that falling off the wagon from time to time happens? Well, let me share a small story with you: falling off the wagon at La Quercia was a toughy. Not only has starch of the [...]

Over the last several weeks my boyfriend and I have been eating a “raw” or mostly uncooked diet. After being severely ridiculed by friends and family for a random choice in diet change, I can now explain why it’s great, and why I will continue to incorporate these eating principles into my daily life going [...]

by Lauren Mote The hallmark of contemporary spirit distillation in the United States is arguably the most delicious – American Whiskey. Its history has not been extremely well documented, but nonetheless a significant timeline, coinciding with a rich American history, tells a long tale of whiskey’s evolution from a “xxx” marked moonshine bottle in “Spaghetti [...]

I thought I’d share something more personal than professional – just to show my readers that I am more human than artificial. Sounds crazy, but if you don’t tear up even a little after reading this, it’s you who may be artificial in the end. By the way, Lauren Mote is in love, and really [...]

Bryan was a great man. A brilliant example of what a grandfather should be. Caring, compassionate, strong and funny. Always there for his grandchildren since day one. He never left our sides, and he loved us dearly. We were raised in his image – thoughtful, touching, and confident. He will live on inside us forever. [...]

’tis the season to drink a lot of whiskey… GOOD whiskey. December 8th 2009 marks a very special evening. The Refinery and Cask Strength present “Immaculate Conception” an evening dedicated to joys of whiskey and food. Similar to the Whiskey 101 classes that local aficionado Andrew Starritt is known for, this event will combine Andrew’s [...]

by Lauren Mote Tonight at the Vancouver Aquarium, bellies were filled. Through the daunting correspondence, and play-by-play from VanFoodster Richard Wolak, and Refinery Client Relations Manager Lee-Anne Gordon, it seems I’ve correctly identified the winner(s) – both with the winning chowders, and the winning hearts. First place: Go Fish, Chef Matt and Chef Andrew Christie [...]