This crappy iPhone photo (sorry about that) is of Executive pastry chef Bruno Feldeisen from YEW restaurant + bar, pastry chef and chocolatier Thomas Haas of Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates & Patisserie, and Top Chef Canada competitor Curtis Luk from Fable, competing in last night's dessert duel at the Vancouver Home and Garden show. Who knew the show had such foodie content? Judging the duel were Caren McSherry and Rob Feenie, and it was fun to watch. 

At $15 a ticket, it's a pretty good bargain to see some sweet demos by some of our cities' most talented chefs. And, you know, the rest of the show. Hey, buy a fireplace while you're there why don't you. Here's this weekend's lineup:

Casual Classics

Savour Your Life Cooking Stage on Friday, October 12 at 1:30PM & 5PM*

Working with the finest local ingredients, Vancouver's own Chef Rob Feenie will demonstrate casual classics that are perfect for entertaining at home.

Irresistible Desserts

Savour Your Life Cooking Stage on Saturday, October 13 at 4PM*

Chocolatier Thomas Haas will demonstrate his techniques for working with local hazelnuts while dishing out samples and his secrets for achieving baking success.

Simply Sea-sational Sablefish Feast

Savour Your Life Cooking Stage on Friday, October 12 at 3PM; Sunday, October 14 at 11:30AM*

Chef Ned Bell will share his tips for sourcing and working with local, seasonal ingredients, with a focus on BC's top sustainable seafood and sablefish.

Romantic Desserts with YEW

Savour Your Life Cooking Stage on Sunday, October 14 at 4PM*

Chef Bruno Feldeisen will share his secrets for ending any occasion on a sweet note, thanks to a selection of fabulous and fool-proof desserts made with total ease.

The Best of Brunch: A Modern Classic

Savour Your Life Cooking Stage on Sunday, October 14 at 1PM*

Chef Quang Dang will take brunch from classic to ultra-modern, complete with farm-fresh eggs, local ingredients and his signature contemporary flair.

Fabulous Farm-to-Table with Fable

Savour Your Life Cooking Stage on Saturday, October 13 at 2PM; Sunday, October 14 at 2:30PM*

The Top Chef Canada contenders (Trevor Bird & Chef Curtis Luk) will tell their top tales from the competition while creating Fable's most popular dishes, all bursting with farm-to-table flavours.

 

Vancouver's Home and Garden Show

BC Place Stadium
777 Expo Boulevard

Jessica