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12 Making Spirits Bright

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23 B3 Kings at the Meek

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26 Chocolate Chef comes Home

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Salt and Pepper GrindersAdd a touch of First Nations art to your host or hostess’ table with these decorative salt and pepper grinders. $45 Available at Spirit Gallery, 6408 Bay Street, Horseshoe Bay.

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Grinch TreeThis delightful floral design inspired by holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas, makes a fun and festive centrepiece. $25 and up. Available at Limelight Floral Design, 2451 Marine Drive.

Sterling Silver NecklaceHandcrafted in Horseshoe Bay, these necklaces by Sarah Taylor Designs are sure to be a hit with the fashionable hostess in your life. $28 Available at Lalli Loves It, 6605 Royal Ave., Horseshoe Bay.

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this cozy brew, packed full of holiday flavours, is the perfect bevy to warm a chilly day. created by Devin Perrault, bartender at the Horseshoe Bay Boathouse.

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1 oz. Calvados ½ oz Domaine De Canton Ginger½ oz. Cinnamon Simple Syrup6 oz. Brewed Coffee

toPPingSugarWhipped CreamCaramel DrizzleCinnamon Syrup DrizzleBrown Sugar

1. Sugar rim.2. Mix Calvados, Domaine De Canton Ginger, cinnamon simple

syrup and brewed coffee.3. Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and cinnamon syrup

drizzle, sprinkle with brown sugar and serve.

this cocktail is a twist on a whisky sour. created by Mitchell Kerr, bartender at feast neighbourhood table.

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this cozy brew, packed full of holiday flavours, is the perfect bevy to warm a chilly day. created by Devin Perrault, bartender at the Horseshoe Bay Boathouse.

Apple Ginger Snap Coffee

1 oz. Calvados ½ oz Domaine De Canton Ginger½ oz. Cinnamon Simple Syrup6 oz. Brewed Coffee

toPPingSugarWhipped CreamCaramel DrizzleCinnamon Syrup DrizzleBrown Sugar

1. Sugar rim.2. Mix Calvados, Domaine De Canton Ginger, cinnamon simple

syrup and brewed coffee.3. Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and cinnamon syrup

drizzle, sprinkle with brown sugar and serve.

this cocktail is a twist on a whisky sour. created by Mitchell Kerr, bartender at feast neighbourhood table.

Maple Harvest

¾ oz. Simple Syrup¾ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice2 oz. Alberta Premium Rye Whisky

toPPing4 Egg Whites3 oz. Water4 oz. Maple Syrup1 oz. Lemon Juice

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.2. Double strain into cocktail glass.3. Garnish with maple foam and serve.

MaPle foaM1. Place all ingredients into an ISI canister.2. Charge, shake, charge again, shake and refrigerate.3. Makes full canister. Can be kept in the fridge for a few days.

Check regularly for freshness and foaminess.

¾ oz. Crème De Cacao White½ oz. Bacardi Superior Rum¼ oz. Cointreau¼ oz. Simple Syrup5 dashes Orange Blossom Bitters

toPPingFreeze-Dried Mandarin Oranges

1. Add Crème De Cacao, Bacardi, Cointreau, simple syrup and Orange Blossom Bitters to Yarai mixing glass.

2. Fill with ice and stir.3. Rim a chilled martini glass with orange segments4. Strain ingredients into martini glass.5. Sprinkle with a pinch of orange segments and serve.

Stocking Stufferthis festive cocktail is a clean and clear version of a christmas classic – everyone’s favourite stocking stuffer, terry’s chocolate orange. created by Mike Mitchell, general manager at the Beachhouse.

1 oz. Vodka1 ½ oz. Salt Spring Blackberry Port

riMCocoaCrystal Sugar

1. Shake ingredients with ice.2. Rim martini glass with cocoa and crystal sugar.3. Strain cocktail into glass and serve.

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This year, trade a chewy gingerbread house in for delicious gingerbread cupcakes. All the same great gingerbread flavour – without the need for a hammer! Recipe created by Megan Berry at Cake for Thought. Check out some of her other creations at www.cakeforthought.com.

CupCakesGingerbread

For the frosting:

For the cupcake:2 cups all-purpose Flour1 tsp. Baking powder½ tsp. salt1 tbsp. Ground Ginger2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon¼ tsp. Ground Cloves¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg½ cup + 2 tbsp. Butter,

unsalted, room temperature1 cup Brown sugar, packed2 eggs1/3 cup Molasses½ cup + 1 tbsp. Whole Milk

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Directions (preheat oven to 350º F and line two cupcake pans.)• In a medium-sized bowl, combine dry ingredients. Set aside. • In a separate bowl, combine butter and sugar using a mixer on low speed

(1 minute). • Add eggs and molasses to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium until

combined (15 to 20 seconds).• Add half of the dry ingredient mixture and beat on medium until combined

(15 to 20 seconds). Wipe down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.• Add milk and beat on medium until incorporated.• Add the remaining dry ingredients and beat on medium until fully mixed

(30 to 45 seconds).• Divide batter into cupcake tins.• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until cupcakes spring back when gently touched.

Careful not to over-bake!

ingreDients ¼ cup Caramel sauce1 tsp. Coarse salt1 cup Butter, unsalted, room temperature3 cups Icing Sugar2 tbsp. Whole Milk

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• In a small bowl, combine caramel sauce and coarse salt. set aside.

• In separate bowl, cream butter on medium until smooth.

• Add icing sugar one cup at a time. Mix until smooth.

• Add milk and mix on medium-high (2 minutes).

• Add salted caramel and mix on low until combined.

• Frost cooled cupcakes as desired. Drizzle left-over caramel on top or fill cupcakes with the sauce. Decorate with additional coarse salt, cookies, or the festive sprinkles of your choice!

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This year, trade a chewy gingerbread house in for delicious gingerbread cupcakes. All the same great gingerbread flavour – without the need for a hammer! Recipe created by Megan Berry at Cake for Thought. Check out some of her other creations at www.cakeforthought.com.

CupCakesGingerbread

For the frosting:

For the cupcake:2 cups all-purpose Flour1 tsp. Baking powder½ tsp. salt1 tbsp. Ground Ginger2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon¼ tsp. Ground Cloves¼ tsp. Ground Nutmeg½ cup + 2 tbsp. Butter,

unsalted, room temperature1 cup Brown sugar, packed2 eggs1/3 cup Molasses½ cup + 1 tbsp. Whole Milk

ingreDients

with Salted Caramel Frosting Makes 16-18 Cupcakes

Directions (preheat oven to 350º F and line two cupcake pans.)• In a medium-sized bowl, combine dry ingredients. Set aside. • In a separate bowl, combine butter and sugar using a mixer on low speed

(1 minute). • Add eggs and molasses to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat on medium until

combined (15 to 20 seconds).• Add half of the dry ingredient mixture and beat on medium until combined

(15 to 20 seconds). Wipe down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.• Add milk and beat on medium until incorporated.• Add the remaining dry ingredients and beat on medium until fully mixed

(30 to 45 seconds).• Divide batter into cupcake tins.• Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until cupcakes spring back when gently touched.

Careful not to over-bake!

ingreDients ¼ cup Caramel sauce1 tsp. Coarse salt1 cup Butter, unsalted, room temperature3 cups Icing Sugar2 tbsp. Whole Milk

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine caramel sauce and coarse salt. set aside.

• In separate bowl, cream butter on medium until smooth.

• Add icing sugar one cup at a time. Mix until smooth.

• Add milk and mix on medium-high (2 minutes).

• Add salted caramel and mix on low until combined.

• Frost cooled cupcakes as desired. Drizzle left-over caramel on top or fill cupcakes with the sauce. Decorate with additional coarse salt, cookies, or the festive sprinkles of your choice!


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Sunday, December 21 at 5pm: Nine Lessons and Carols

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Thursday, December 25, Christmas Day: 10am Family Communion for Christmas

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December 24 at 4 pm: Service of music and stories for children and their families. Featuring Jill Barber and her book “Music is for Everyone”.

December 24 at 7 pm: Service of candlelight and carols.

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The Ambleside Tiddlycove Lions Club wants West Vancouverites to deck the halls – starting with the perfect Christmas tree.

The Club’s annual Christmas Tree Sale starts Nov. 29.

Trees on offer include noble, grand, Douglas and Fraser firs. The lot also sells tabletop trees suitable for small spaces.

Club President and Tree Lot Program Chair Don Rippon is proud to say that all trees sold at the event are grown locally in the Fraser Valley.

“The trees are all fresh and they’re really high quality,” he says.

The Club also sells Christmas tree stands, which are installed on-site. Those who already have one of the stands can bring it down to have their tree set up.

“They just take it home and plunk it up,” says Rippon. “They don’t have to fool with all the little knobs and everything.”

The part Rippon looks forward to most is the lot’s festive atmosphere.

“The fun part is the kids coming down,” he says. “It’s a big outing to pick out a tree.”

Each year the Club raises money through the tree sale and other fundraising efforts for community projects and local charities. Last year, they donated $30,000 to the Ambleside Park Playground Renewal.

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New Year’s Eve is a night full of contemplation of the year past and excitement for new adventures in the year ahead. Celebrate 2014 – and ring in 2015 in style – with these delicious champagne and sparkling wine recommendations from the Dundarave Wine Cellar.

Bring on the

Bubbly Pierre Peters Blanc de Blancs$83.99This pale wine has a fine mousse with a ribbon of strong bubbles. With a flowery, fruity first nose, this selection adds notes of nuts and fresh bread, finishing with a smooth and fresh hint of citrus. Pair with seafood pasta, caesar salad or hard cheeses.

Sieur D’Arques Toques et Clochers

$36.99This straw yellow selection with green reflections possesses fine and persistent bubbles.White flower and fruit aromas accompany notes of toast and brioche. Fruity and brioche flavours make this wine perfect as an aperitif or accompaniment to festive entrees such as foie gras and lobster.

Krug Rosé$464.99

Krug Rosé is no ordinary rosé. This selection has a broad and extensive aromatic palette.

Pastry harmonies blend into citrus fruit notes, finished with floral accents. This

delicate selection works well with white meat, spicy dishes or simply on its own.

Louis Massing Champagne Reserve

$49.99This blend of three classic

champagne grapes results in a delicate fizz with lemon and lime

fruit. It features refined tones with a citrus and mineral nose, delicate

acidity and finesse. Pair with holiday appetizers.

Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut

$32.99This selection has a fine mousse. It features a nose

of lemon and toasty character with a crisp lemon finish. This B.C. blend has an intense mineral and cereal nose with a palate of green apple, mineral,

bread and citrus. Experiment with unusual pairings such as sushi, Indian food or even potato chips.

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Ornaments on the Markwick family Christmas tree are more than mere decoration. They’re memories that serve as a visual reminder of important moments from

the family’s year.

Some are handmade, baubles and characters felted by wife Mary Markwick and a few of the couple’s five kids. A family

favourite has been made to look like their pet dog, Lobo. For the personal touch, the ornament is a combination of felting and some of the pooch’s actually fur, shed as a puppy.

Others are trinkets gathered on husband Michael Markwick’s work trips, souvenirs that capture remembrances of places both near and far.

The mishmash of stuff on the Markwicks’ tree is an important part of their home during the holidays.

But the Markwicks know better than most that not everyone is so lucky.

Every day at least 300 people on the North Shore sleep somewhere that most people would not consider a home.

Since 2008, the Dundarave Festival of Lights Society has been committed to helping homeless people on the North Shore, though the Markwicks and fellow organizer Sofia Kennedy originally had a much more humble goal in mind.

“We thought we’d raise a little bit of money and we could buy some socks or blankets,” says Michael.

Since the trio took over, they’ve built the festival into a huge annual event that raises tens of thousands of dollars for charity each holiday season.

“People find comfort in being able to give back,” says Michael.

“It really makes Christmas meaningful and it makes it meaningful all year, to know the money we’ve raised is helping someone to get back on their feet.”

The funds go to the Lookout Society’s North Shore Housing Centre. Donations primarily support the centre’s transitional program, which helps homeless North Vancouverites build new lives for themselves.

The Festival Society chose Lookout as the recipient of the proceeds raised, because they felt it was an important issue in the area that wasn’t getting enough attention.

“I teach at Capilano University and I have students coming to my classes who are couch surfing, sleeping in shelters or sleeping outdoors,” says Michael.

It took some time to convince North Shore residents that homelessness was an issue in their area, according to Lookout’s community liaison David Newberry.

“Homelessness on the North Shore is much more invisible than it is in other places… because there’s a lot more empty space here,” he says.

“It’s much more possible for a resident of the North Shore to go through their day without encountering visible homelessness.”

The demographics of homelessness in the area also vary somewhat from other parts in the Lower Mainland.

“We’re starting to see a larger amount of seniors and young people,” says David.

“What we’re seeing are people with no history of homelessness, no history of mental illness and no history of addiction are having trouble keeping up with the cost of living.”

DunDarave Festival oF lights raises FunDs anD awareness For homelessness

for hopeLights

Continued next pageBy Kendall Walters | Photos Kendall Walters


Ornaments on the Markwick family Christmas tree are more than mere decoration. They’re memories that serve as a visual reminder of important moments from

the family’s year.

Some are handmade, baubles and characters felted by wife Mary Markwick and a few of the couple’s five kids. A family

favourite has been made to look like their pet dog, Lobo. For the personal touch, the ornament is a combination of felting and some of the pooch’s actually fur, shed as a puppy.

Others are trinkets gathered on husband Michael Markwick’s work trips, souvenirs that capture remembrances of places both near and far.

The mishmash of stuff on the Markwicks’ tree is an important part of their home during the holidays.

But the Markwicks know better than most that not everyone is so lucky.

Every day at least 300 people on the North Shore sleep somewhere that most people would not consider a home.

Since 2008, the Dundarave Festival of Lights Society has been committed to helping homeless people on the North Shore, though the Markwicks and fellow organizer Sofia Kennedy originally had a much more humble goal in mind.

“We thought we’d raise a little bit of money and we could buy some socks or blankets,” says Michael.

Since the trio took over, they’ve built the festival into a huge annual event that raises tens of thousands of dollars for charity each holiday season.

“People find comfort in being able to give back,” says Michael.

“It really makes Christmas meaningful and it makes it meaningful all year, to know the money we’ve raised is helping someone to get back on their feet.”

The funds go to the Lookout Society’s North Shore Housing Centre. Donations primarily support the centre’s transitional program, which helps homeless North Vancouverites build new lives for themselves.

The Festival Society chose Lookout as the recipient of the proceeds raised, because they felt it was an important issue in the area that wasn’t getting enough attention.

“I teach at Capilano University and I have students coming to my classes who are couch surfing, sleeping in shelters or sleeping outdoors,” says Michael.

It took some time to convince North Shore residents that homelessness was an issue in their area, according to Lookout’s community liaison David Newberry.

“Homelessness on the North Shore is much more invisible than it is in other places… because there’s a lot more empty space here,” he says.

“It’s much more possible for a resident of the North Shore to go through their day without encountering visible homelessness.”

The demographics of homelessness in the area also vary somewhat from other parts in the Lower Mainland.

“We’re starting to see a larger amount of seniors and young people,” says David.

“What we’re seeing are people with no history of homelessness, no history of mental illness and no history of addiction are having trouble keeping up with the cost of living.”

DunDarave Festival oF lights raises FunDs anD awareness For homelessness

for hopeLights

Continued next pageBy Kendall Walters | Photos Kendall Walters


In the six years since the Dundarave Festival of Lights Society was created to run the event, organizers have raised nearly $150,000.

Last year alone brought in more than $30,000.

“We felt that we could actually do something with this money,” says Sofia.

“Each person does something small and together it creates something whole.”

Several years ago, the donations enabled the Lookout Society to hire an additional full-time staffer for their transitional program, which does not receive any operational funding.

David says the money has made all the difference.

“By doubling the transitional staffing we’ve way more than doubled the amount of time that tenants are able to spend with support staff,” he says.

“We literally couldn’t provide the level of services that we’re providing without the support of Dundarave Festival.”

But the festival is about more than raising funds and awareness. It’s also about community.

The combination of gorgeous light and tree displays with family-friendly holiday events has made the festival a must do tradition for many West Vancouverites.

Each of the four Saturdays proceeding Christmas Day has its own unique theme and schedule of events.

First off is the Dundarave Christmas Fair on Nov. 29. That’s when the trees are installed on the beach and sponsors turn out to decorate.

“I love walking around the trees and having conversations with people,” says Sofia.

Then comes Dundarave Nativity and Paddle Songs on Dec. 6, followed by World Christmas on Dec. 13. The month-long calendar of events wraps up with the Christmas Wassail and Bonfire Night on Dec. 20, though trees are left up through the holiday season.

For more information about the festival and its events or to find out how to donate, visit www.dundaravefestival.com.

Each person does something small and together it creates something whole.

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Continued from previous page

Photos: (previous page) Dundarave Festival of Lights Society coordinators Sofia Kennedy, Michael Markwick and Mary Markwick get tangled up in lights. (This page, from top) Festival coordinators get into the holiday spirit with festive decor; felted ornaments, handmade by Mary Markwick, are favourites on the family’s Christmas tree; festival coordinators share holiday wishes.


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The B3 Kings were formed in 2002 for a Christmas concert at the Cellar Restaurant/Jazz Club in Vancouver, BC. The show was such a huge success the concert has become an annual event.

The quartet is anchored by Canadian vocal sensation, Denzal Sinclaire – who also doubles as the band’s drummer. Denzal is an internationally known jazz star and has had his praises sung by the likes of Diana Krall and Cassandra Wilson. Hammond B3 Organist Christ Gestrin is responsible for making this group as funky as it is, with his wicked organ grooves and creative arrangements of the Christmas classics.

Saxophonist Cory Weeds is perhaps best known for his work with the great Dr. Lonnie Smith, and brings an unbridled enthusiasm to his music.

Guitarist Bill Coon is as funky as they come, but also brings with him a wonderful jazz sensibility which rounds out the quartet nicely.

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What’s your must-watch holiday movie? A Christmas Carol. I just love the message.

A holiday song would you put on repeat? Silent Night.

Favourite thing about West Vancouver during the holidays? I would have to say the Dundarave Festival of Lights. I love the beauty of the trees, the location and that it’s

raising money for a really great cause.

Your must-do holiday tradition? I have no family in Vancouver. Usually I will put on an “orphan” Christmas dinner, so anybody who doesn’t have family gets invited.

If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you be in charge of and why? I would want to be in charge of

who’s on the naughty or nice list.

Leagh Gabriel Executive Director, West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Your must-watch holiday movie or special? I have to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Christmas Story. When the mom gets the lamp that’s shaped like a leg – awesome moment!

Which holiday song would you put on repeat? Feliz Navidad.

Your favourite thing about West Vancouver during the holidays? I love the Dundarave Festival of Lights because I work in Dundarave. I love how they decorate Marine Drive – that little block – with the lights and the trees and, of course, I love the Christmas concerts that the kids put on.

A must-do holiday tradition? Dec. 1 we have the Elf on the Shelf for the kids. Our guy’s name is Russell. He keeps an eye on the household and we have well-behaved kids for three weeks. We have quite a bit of fun finding new positions for Russell.

If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you want to be in charge of and why? I want to be charge of the naughty list. Just for the fun of it.

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Marco Diligenti Owner of Sea to Sky Power Washing

Your must-watch holiday movie or special? Our family favourite is Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase. It is so funny! We love that one.

Which holiday song would you put on repeat?

I guess be-cause they’re so many nieces and nephews in my life, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It’s definitely a fun one.

Favourite thing about West Vancouver during the holi-days? The Christmas lights – residential Christmas lights [and] trees.

What’s your must-do holiday tradition? Take some days off and spend time with family.

If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you want to be in charge of and why? I’d want to be in charge of assembly to make sure that the toys don’t break.

Real Tree

Wrapping Paper

Hot Chocolate

Santa

Sugar Cookies

Jingle Bells

Dasher

Artificial Tree

Gift Bag

Eggnog

The Grinch

Gingerbread

Jingle Bell Rock

Dancer

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OR

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Holiday TradiTions

What’s your must-watch holiday movie or special? Elf, because he’s hilarious.

Which holiday song would you put on repeat? One of the Michael Buble ones. Or Jingle Bell Rock.

What’s your favourite thing about West Vancouver during the holidays? The Village at Park Royal. It just looks so nice when you drive in – with all the twinkling lights.

Your must-do holiday tradition? At our store we have these little stockings. We’ll have one little stocking for each of the employees. That’s really fun.

If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you want to be in charge of and why? Making goodies for everyone to eat.

Real TreeWrapping PaperHot Chocolate

Santa Sugar Cookies

Jingle BellsDasher

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Hot Chocolate Santa

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Dasher


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Hot Chocolate Santa


Dasher


OROROROROROROR

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Wrapping Paper

Hot Chocolate

Santa

Sugar Cookies

Jingle Bells

Dasher

Artificial Tree

Gift Bag

Eggnog

The Grinch

Gingerbread

Jingle Bell Rock

Dancer

OR

OR

OR

OR

OR

OR

OR

What’s your must-watch holiday movie or special? A Michael Buble Christmas.

Which holiday song would you put on repeat? The Irish Rovers’ Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.

Favourite thing about West Van-couver during the holidays? I would say the Dundarave Christmas tree light up. It’s bright and festive and there’s lots of people out enjoying it.

Your must-do holiday tradition? Usually a Christmas light tour with my family. Somebody usually maps out the good locations.If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you want to be in charge of and why? The loading dock and loading the presents on the sleigh.

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West vancouverites are rocking around the christmas tree – but is that tree real or fake? We put a few notable locals’ holiday spirits to the test with questions about favourite festive treats, movies and more! find out who has fun thinking up new shenanigans for their elf on the shelf and who’s most likely to rock out to grandma got run over by a reindeer…


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What’s your must-watch holiday movie? A Christmas Carol. I just love the message.

A holiday song would you put on repeat? Silent Night.

Favourite thing about West Vancouver during the holidays? I would have to say the Dundarave Festival of Lights. I love the beauty of the trees, the location and that it’s

raising money for a really great cause.

Your must-do holiday tradition? I have no family in Vancouver. Usually I will put on an “orphan” Christmas dinner, so anybody who doesn’t have family gets invited.

If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you be in charge of and why? I would want to be in charge of

who’s on the naughty or nice list.

Leagh Gabriel Executive Director, West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

Your must-watch holiday movie or special? I have to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Christmas Story. When the mom gets the lamp that’s shaped like a leg – awesome moment!

Which holiday song would you put on repeat? Feliz Navidad.

Your favourite thing about West Vancouver during the holidays? I love the Dundarave Festival of Lights because I work in Dundarave. I love how they decorate Marine Drive – that little block – with the lights and the trees and, of course, I love the Christmas concerts that the kids put on.

A must-do holiday tradition? Dec. 1 we have the Elf on the Shelf for the kids. Our guy’s name is Russell. He keeps an eye on the household and we have well-behaved kids for three weeks. We have quite a bit of fun finding new positions for Russell.

If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you want to be in charge of and why? I want to be charge of the naughty list. Just for the fun of it.

Dr. Heather Stewart Dentist at Seawall Dental

Marco Diligenti Owner of Sea to Sky Power Washing

Your must-watch holiday movie or special? Our family favourite is Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase. It is so funny! We love that one.

Which holiday song would you put on repeat?

I guess be-cause they’re so many nieces and nephews in my life, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It’s definitely a fun one.

Favourite thing about West Vancouver during the holi-days? The Christmas lights – residential Christmas lights [and] trees.

What’s your must-do holiday tradition? Take some days off and spend time with family.

If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you want to be in charge of and why? I’d want to be in charge of assembly to make sure that the toys don’t break.

Real Tree

Wrapping Paper

Hot Chocolate

Santa

Sugar Cookies

Jingle Bells

Dasher

Artificial Tree

Gift Bag

Eggnog

The Grinch

Gingerbread

Jingle Bell Rock

Dancer

OR

OR

OR

OR

OR

OR

OR

Holiday TradiTions

What’s your must-watch holiday movie or special? Elf, because he’s hilarious.

Which holiday song would you put on repeat? One of the Michael Buble ones. Or Jingle Bell Rock.

What’s your favourite thing about West Vancouver during the holidays? The Village at Park Royal. It just looks so nice when you drive in – with all the twinkling lights.

Your must-do holiday tradition? At our store we have these little stockings. We’ll have one little stocking for each of the employees. That’s really fun.

If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you want to be in charge of and why? Making goodies for everyone to eat.

Real TreeWrapping PaperHot Chocolate

Santa Sugar Cookies

Jingle BellsDasher


OROROROROROROR


Hot Chocolate Santa


Dasher


OROROROROROROR


Hot Chocolate Santa


Dasher


OROROROROROROR

Real Tree

Wrapping Paper

Hot Chocolate

Santa

Sugar Cookies

Jingle Bells

Dasher

Artificial Tree

Gift Bag

Eggnog

The Grinch

Gingerbread

Jingle Bell Rock

Dancer

OR

OR

OR

OR

OR

OR

OR

What’s your must-watch holiday movie or special? A Michael Buble Christmas.

Which holiday song would you put on repeat? The Irish Rovers’ Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer.

Favourite thing about West Van-couver during the holidays? I would say the Dundarave Christmas tree light up. It’s bright and festive and there’s lots of people out enjoying it.

Your must-do holiday tradition? Usually a Christmas light tour with my family. Somebody usually maps out the good locations.If you were one of Santa’s elves, what would you want to be in charge of and why? The loading dock and loading the presents on the sleigh.

Jim Cook West Vancouver Fire Chief

Tiffany Ko Owner of Original Cupcakes

West vancouverites are rocking around the christmas tree – but is that tree real or fake? We put a few notable locals’ holiday spirits to the test with questions about favourite festive treats, movies and more! find out who has fun thinking up new shenanigans for their elf on the shelf and who’s most likely to rock out to grandma got run over by a reindeer…

26 West VancouVer LiVing / festiVe 2014 festive 2014 / West vancouver Living 2726 West vancouver Living / festive 2014

Local patisseries and chocolatiers are a European tradition – one that chef and world traveller Steven Hodge wanted to bring home with him after his time living and working there.

Temper Chocolate & Pastry opened in January 2014 in Dundarave Village, mere blocks from where Steven grew up and not far from his wife Lara’s childhood home in Horseshoe Bay.

“I wouldn’t have this place if I hadn’t done my travelling in Europe,” he says.

“Our ultimate goal is to be one of the best. We wanted to share that with the people we grew up with.”

The shop has quickly become a family business in more ways than one.

Steven and Lara operate Temper as two halves of the same whole; he attends to the on-site duties such as making the chocolate and dreaming up new recipes, while she keeps everything in order on the admin side of things.

“She organizes my life,” he says. “The business would not be running smoothly if it wasn’t for her.”

The atmosphere at Temper is cozy and inviting, a mix of European aesthetic and West Coast modern.

The shop philosophy is to treat employees and customers alike as one of their own.

The team at Temper have quickly made a name for themselves. Earlier in the year, they brought home two accolades from the International Chocolate Awards 2014 Canadian division.

They nabbed a gold win for a chocolate-enrobed liquid caramel confection called Salty Balls and a bronze for the Creamsicle – a cream-filled chocolate creation reminiscent of childhood summers.

Steven takes inspiration for his creations from a variety of sources – international acclaimed chefs and brand new employees alike.

“You can always learn something from everyone,” he says.

World-travelling

chef brings European tradition

home to Dundarave

“I’ve had customers come in and suggest things and now they’re on the menu.”

When Steven decided to create a line of holiday chocolate characters – each stuffed with smaller treats, like a piñata made entirely from cocoa – he drew inspiration, not from the masters, but instead from his daughter Charlie’s toy box.

He’s designed a chocolate reindeer, snowman and Santa figure all with endearingly large eyes and a cartoonish charm.

“The inspiration came from Charlie’s bath toys,” he says.

The couple’s toddler also served as inspiration for the pull-apart cinnamon pastry now known simply as Charlie Bites.

But she’s not the only family member who’s helped with Steven’s creative process.

Despite all the delicious treats Temper cooks up on a daily basis, his wife Lara still insisted on keeping Twix bars in the fridge as a guilty pleasure midnight snack.

That’s what pushed him to design his own version of the classic cookie and caramel bar. He’s yet to name the new confection, but suffice to say it’s replaced the gold wrappers in the family fridge.

The crew at Temper are also getting into the local spirit of the holidays. The whole of Dundarave Village is masquerading as Whoville this year, with a Grinch instead of Santa Claus.

Steven plans to make a very special treat to go with the theme.

“We’re going to carve a Grinch out of a mound of chocolate… like Mount Rushmore,” he says.

If you’re hoping to be the first stop on Santa’s route this year, give Temper’s cookies and milk a try. Featuring homemade Oreo-like cookies and a retro classic glass bottle of milk, the big guy in red won’t be able to resist.

To pick up some Salty Balls or other holiday treats for the sweet tooth on your list, visit Temper Chocolate & Pastry at 2409 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.

Neighbourhood SweetS❝

Steven Hodge, from Temper Chocolate and Pastry, with custom-made milk & cookies for Santa. At right, with his holiday characters inspired from his daughter’s toys.

Our ultimate goal is

to be one of the best. We wanted

to share that with

the people we grew up

with.”

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Local patisseries and chocolatiers are a European tradition – one that chef and world traveller Steven Hodge wanted to bring home with him after his time living and working there.

Temper Chocolate & Pastry opened in January 2014 in Dundarave Village, mere blocks from where Steven grew up and not far from his wife Lara’s childhood home in Horseshoe Bay.

“I wouldn’t have this place if I hadn’t done my travelling in Europe,” he says.

“Our ultimate goal is to be one of the best. We wanted to share that with the people we grew up with.”

The shop has quickly become a family business in more ways than one.

Steven and Lara operate Temper as two halves of the same whole; he attends to the on-site duties such as making the chocolate and dreaming up new recipes, while she keeps everything in order on the admin side of things.

“She organizes my life,” he says. “The business would not be running smoothly if it wasn’t for her.”

The atmosphere at Temper is cozy and inviting, a mix of European aesthetic and West Coast modern.

The shop philosophy is to treat employees and customers alike as one of their own.

The team at Temper have quickly made a name for themselves. Earlier in the year, they brought home two accolades from the International Chocolate Awards 2014 Canadian division.

They nabbed a gold win for a chocolate-enrobed liquid caramel confection called Salty Balls and a bronze for the Creamsicle – a cream-filled chocolate creation reminiscent of childhood summers.

Steven takes inspiration for his creations from a variety of sources – international acclaimed chefs and brand new employees alike.

“You can always learn something from everyone,” he says.

World-travelling

chef brings European tradition

home to Dundarave

“I’ve had customers come in and suggest things and now they’re on the menu.”

When Steven decided to create a line of holiday chocolate characters – each stuffed with smaller treats, like a piñata made entirely from cocoa – he drew inspiration, not from the masters, but instead from his daughter Charlie’s toy box.

He’s designed a chocolate reindeer, snowman and Santa figure all with endearingly large eyes and a cartoonish charm.

“The inspiration came from Charlie’s bath toys,” he says.

The couple’s toddler also served as inspiration for the pull-apart cinnamon pastry now known simply as Charlie Bites.

But she’s not the only family member who’s helped with Steven’s creative process.

Despite all the delicious treats Temper cooks up on a daily basis, his wife Lara still insisted on keeping Twix bars in the fridge as a guilty pleasure midnight snack.

That’s what pushed him to design his own version of the classic cookie and caramel bar. He’s yet to name the new confection, but suffice to say it’s replaced the gold wrappers in the family fridge.

The crew at Temper are also getting into the local spirit of the holidays. The whole of Dundarave Village is masquerading as Whoville this year, with a Grinch instead of Santa Claus.

Steven plans to make a very special treat to go with the theme.

“We’re going to carve a Grinch out of a mound of chocolate… like Mount Rushmore,” he says.

If you’re hoping to be the first stop on Santa’s route this year, give Temper’s cookies and milk a try. Featuring homemade Oreo-like cookies and a retro classic glass bottle of milk, the big guy in red won’t be able to resist.

To pick up some Salty Balls or other holiday treats for the sweet tooth on your list, visit Temper Chocolate & Pastry at 2409 Marine Drive, West Vancouver.

Neighbourhood SweetS❝

Steven Hodge, from Temper Chocolate and Pastry, with custom-made milk & cookies for Santa. At right, with his holiday characters inspired from his daughter’s toys.

Our ultimate goal is

to be one of the best. We wanted

to share that with

the people we grew up

with.”

By Kendall Walters Photos Kendall Walters

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this red cocktail dress features a chiffon top and beaded lace body. cocktail Dress by J.f. collections – $298Black shawl – $98 available at: Phoenix 1502 Marine Dr.

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this black lace dress, made from stretch fabric, gives the wearer a custom-fit look. Black Lace Dress by save the Queen – $510available at: Prelude Fashion 1441 Bellevue ave.

Designed and made in Portugal, you’re guaranteed not to run into your dress twin at a holiday party with this look. striped, flared Dress by Pé de chumbo – $845. Black and grey Dress by Pé de chumbo – $795 necklace by Monteiro Designs – $295 available at: Behnaz Toossi 2405 Marine Dr.

this mesh tunic (also available in burgundy) can be dressed up with a long-sleeve shell (as pictured), or dressed down by throwing it on over jeans. Mesh sequin tunic by free People – $88. Long-sleeve shell by M. rena – $75. sterling necklace by Karen telio – $140available at: So Blu Clothing Co. 1519 Bellevue ave.

this red cocktail dress features a chiffon top and beaded lace body. cocktail Dress by J.f. collections – $298Black shawl – $98 available at: Phoenix 1502 Marine Dr.

this flirty lace dress is both trendy and flattering. Pair with sparkly accessories for some holiday flair. cocktail Dress by free People – $98 Lace cardigan by free People – $98sterling and spinel necklace by Karen telio – $400 available at: Get Dressed 2601 Westview Dr.

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sWeet sensationSimple to prepare and the perfect finale to a winter meal, this wonderful twist on traditional bread pudding has never failed to rouse rave reviews and has provoked hordes of requests for the recipe. Also a terrific option if you are asked to bring dessert to a holiday dinner party.

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sWeet sensationSimple to prepare and the perfect finale to a winter meal, this wonderful twist on traditional bread pudding has never failed to rouse rave reviews and has provoked hordes of requests for the recipe. Also a terrific option if you are asked to bring dessert to a holiday dinner party.

Executive Chef Louis Gervais caters events from intimate informal gatherings to large corporate functions, Christmas parties and celebrations. www.louisgervaiscatering.com Entertaining tips kindly submitted by Louis Gervais

? West VancouVer liVing / Winter 2014

chef louis gervais offers some festive tips for entertaining over the holidays.

Tips Let the parties begin

impromptu giftsChances are, you will be invited to holiday parties and host a number of impromptu visits and there’s nothing worse than being caught unprepared or without a gift. Sweet and savoury treats, bundled up in festive wrap, make wonderful impromptu gifts. Small cellophane bags, silver or gold bells and ribbons can be found at your local craft store. Fill the bags half way with your favourite holiday treat (shortbread, ginger spice cookies, white or dark chocolate almond bark, spiced nuts & dried fruit are all great ideas). Thread the bells through the ribbon and tie the bag shut with a bow. Keep an assortment on hand for unexpected guests bearing gifts, to take with you to a party for the hosts or their children, or for your child’s teacher, dance instructor or soccer coach.

This time of year is when we devote the greatest portion of time here at Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering to preparing and assembling a multitude of sweet sensations. From bite-size morsels to lavishly presented desserts, the kitchen is abundant with pastry, custard, ganache, and coulis. By far one of the most requested desserts during the holidays is our White Chocolate Croissant Pudding.

4 Large Butter Croissants (day old is fine)2 eggs1 tsp of vanilla½ cup of brown sugar½ cup of white chocolate chips¾ cup of heavy cream (whipping cream is best)

Preheat oven to 350 degreesBreak croissants into cubes. Place croissants, eggs, vanilla, sugar and chocolate chips in a bowl. Cover with heavy cream and mix together until eggs are broken and all croissants are lathered with cream and egg mixture. Scoop mixture into 4 individual ramekins and bake for 20 - 25 minutes until golden brown on top. Let cool and serve warm. Drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce, or fruit coulis.

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Getting Maui’d:The holidays are a magical time when twinkling lights and falling snow sparkle in the crisp air – though neither can match the sparkle many couples have in mind during the holidays.

December has long held court as the most popular month for engagements.

Planner Susan Hyatt, better known as The Wedding Lady, speculates that the Christmas decorations, romance and holiday cheer are just a few of the reasons that Christmastime proposals are so popular.

“It’s a festive time,” she says, adding that Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are favoured choices.

Nearly one in five couples get engaged during the month of December, according to TheKnot.com’s annual Real Wedding Study.

In West Vancouver, Ambleside Beach is a popular setting for romantic proposals.

As couples from those holiday engagements begin planning, destination weddings quickly rocket to the top of the list.

Nearly one in four couples are opting for a destination

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“They just want less fuss and they want fewer people,” she says.

“It’s all a matter of taste.”

Maui is a very popular choice for many engaged couples – especially for West Vancouverites, for whom the destination is already very popular.

“Maui is just magic to me,” says Hyatt.

“It’s very easy-going and relaxed. It’s a very popular place and easy to get to from the West.”

She’s especially interested in the growing trend of themed destination weddings.

“Even though people are having destination weddings, they’re still doing the traditions they do here,” she says.

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Two couples, Nelson and Nora Kuhlen and Mauricio and Lucy Bermudez (inset) at their respective weddings in Maui, Hawaii.


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Getting Maui’d:The holidays are a magical time when twinkling lights and falling snow sparkle in the crisp air – though neither can match the sparkle many couples have in mind during the holidays.

December has long held court as the most popular month for engagements.

Planner Susan Hyatt, better known as The Wedding Lady, speculates that the Christmas decorations, romance and holiday cheer are just a few of the reasons that Christmastime proposals are so popular.

“It’s a festive time,” she says, adding that Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are favoured choices.

Nearly one in five couples get engaged during the month of December, according to TheKnot.com’s annual Real Wedding Study.

In West Vancouver, Ambleside Beach is a popular setting for romantic proposals.

As couples from those holiday engagements begin planning, destination weddings quickly rocket to the top of the list.

Nearly one in four couples are opting for a destination

wedding, according to TheKnot.com’s survey – something that Hyatt, whose speciality is Hawaii, well knows.

“They just want less fuss and they want fewer people,” she says.

“It’s all a matter of taste.”

Maui is a very popular choice for many engaged couples – especially for West Vancouverites, for whom the destination is already very popular.

“Maui is just magic to me,” says Hyatt.

“It’s very easy-going and relaxed. It’s a very popular place and easy to get to from the West.”

She’s especially interested in the growing trend of themed destination weddings.

“Even though people are having destination weddings, they’re still doing the traditions they do here,” she says.

“The theme starts with the invitation. If there’s a starfish theme, they carry it all the way through.”

For many couples, the sparkle of a holiday proposal will soon turn to the sparkle of azure ocean and white sandy beaches.

To learn more about The Wedding Lady’s services, visit www.weddinglady.com.

Christmastime proposals lead Couples to destination weddings

Two couples, Nelson and Nora Kuhlen and Mauricio and Lucy Bermudez (inset) at their respective weddings in Maui, Hawaii.


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Artigiani Milanesi Cashmere Tailors originally started in Milan, italy in 1959, this company is a recent transplant to Bowen island. visitors can watch owner Davide Bizzarri, wife rebecca gibbs and mother rosetta feroldi, craft heavenly soft sweaters, scarves and other items by hand. they’ll also have the opportunity to purchase items at 50 per cent off the regular retail price – but only at the family’s studio.

Cloudflower Clayworks visitors can see potter Jeanne sarich at work while they pick up ceramic mugs perfect for hot cocoa or handmade christmas ornaments shaped like reindeer, christmas trees and snowflakes.

GILT Studio Gallery gilding artisan David graff works with gold, silver and copper leaf to create one-of-a-kind vases, paintings and other works. His futuristic-looking pieces have appeared in a number of popular movies, such as irobot.

Cocoa West Chocolatier run by the husband-wife team of carlos vela-Martinez and Joanne Mogridge, cocoa West serves up delectable chocolate treats made right on Bowen island.

Christmas is about joy, goodwill and holiday cheer.

Christmas shopping, on the other hand, tends to be about the stressful, frantic chaos of fighting crowds of other holiday shoppers.

But it doesn’t have to be.

This holiday, make your shopping trip an experience you’ll enjoy with a day on Bowen Island.

Bowen Island Tours, a new company started by resident Jody Lorenz, runs a culture tour aimed at making visitors feel like island insiders.

“Bowen is part of the city… but when you come here you feel you’ve gone away,” says Lorenz.

“It’s like stepping back in time.”

On Bowen, the first weekend in December is a veritable Christmas-palooza that Lorenz wants visitors to experience alongside locals.

It begins on Sat., Dec. 6 with Light Up Bowen, a Christmas Light festival where lantern-wielding attendees wend their way down from Artisan Square to Village Square and finally Snug Cove, Christmas lights turning on in their wake.

The evening is full of hot chocolate and mulled wine, festive decorations and a live nativity. Santa arrives by water taxi for a real coastal Christmas treat.

On Sunday, islanders flock to the Community School Association’s Christmas

Craft Fair. Boasting more than 50 tables, the fair features professional artisans alongside crafting hobbyists.

Sarah Haxby, Bowen Island Community School Coordinator, helps put the craft fair together each year.

“We’re an eclectic community [so] it’s a real mix of stuff,” she says. “It’s not big and glossy. It’s what we make together as a community.”

The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 7.

In order to make the whole schedule of events more accessible to visitors, Lorenz created a special Christmas edition of her culture tour to coincide with the craft fair.

Her culture tour introduces visitors to Bowen Island artists, artisans and craftspeople, giving them to chance to learn about the people behind the beautiful handmade items.

“It’s a great place to get away from all the frantic frenzy of shopping that happens pre-Christmas,” says Lorenz.

The majority of the tour focuses on Artisan Square – a gallery, studio and shop community a short walk from where the ferry docks in Snug Cove. It’s the perfect chance to find a unique gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list.

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The Special Craft Fair & Christmas Shopping Tour on Dec. 7 is $65 for adults, $55 for seniors. it meets at Horseshoe Bay and includes all transportation costs. in addition to the craft fair and artisan square, the tour also takes visitors to opa and Killarney Lake. the all-day excursion includes time for a lunch break.

The regularly-scheduled Bowen Island Arts & Shops Christmas Tour is $32 for adults, $25 for seniors. it includes transportation from snug cove, a chocolate from cocoa West chocolatier and time for lunch. to learn more, or to book your tour, visit www.bowenislandtours.com.

Davide Bizzarri and his mother, Rosetta Feroldi, in the studio at Artigiani Milanesi Cashmere Tailors.

David Graff outside GILT Studio Gallery.Jody Lorenz, founder of Bowen Island Tours

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