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| Aug 22nd, 2010 (Sun) -- Sep 19th, 2010 (Sun) |
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FarmFolk CityFolk's Annual Feast of Fields
A gourmet wandering harvest festival - is FarmFolk CityFolk's annual fundraising event. With a wine glass and linen napkin in hand, you can taste the very best of BC from chefs, vintners, brewers, farmers, and food artisans from across the province. Connections are made between producers and chefs, food producers and consumers, and farm folks and city folks. These connections provide an increased awareness of and appreciation for local food and agriculture. Feast of Fields is a gastronomic journey towards a sustainable, local food system.
Event Times:
Okanagan
Sunday, August 22 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Brock Farm, Okanagan Falls
Lower Mainland
Sunday, August 29 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Wellbrook Winery, Delta
Vancouver Island
Sunday, September 19 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Parry Bay Sheep Farm, Metchosin
www.feastoffields.com |
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| Sep 8th, 2010 (Wed) |
7:00 PM |
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Celiac Expert, Shelley Case, to Speak at Choices
WITH: Shelley Case, B.Sc, RD
LOCATION: Choices Markets Kelowna, 1937 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
TO REGISTER: Please call 250-862-4864, Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, or visit the customer service counter at our Kelowna store. $5 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to charity. There are only 50 spots available.
DETAILS: A registered dietitian, Shelley Case is a leading international nutrition expert on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. She is a member of the Medical Advisory Boards of the Celiac Disease Foundation and Gluten Intolerance Group in the United States and the Professional Advisory Board of the Canadian Celiac Association.
Shelley is a frequent guest on television and radio, including the NBC Today Show and CBC Newsworld. A popular speaker, she has delivered numerous lectures and workshops at national and regional medical, dietetic, Celiac and food industry conferences throughout the USA and Canada, including the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference on Celiac Disease, American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada annual conferences and Natural Products Food Expo conferences.
She is the author of many articles on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet in leading publications such as Gastroenterology,Digestive Disease Sciences, Pediatrics, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Topics in Clinical Nutrition, and Today’s Dietitian. In addition, she co-authored the celiac section in the Manual of Clinical Dietetics (6th edition) by the American Dietetic Association and Dietitians of Canada, and has contributed to many other publications including textbooks, magazines, and other patient education resources. Shelley writes “Ask the Celiac Expert” column for Allergic Living Magazine; “Good for You” column at www.glutenfreeda.com and “Ask Shelley Case” at www.befreeforme.com.
In recognition of Shelley’s major contributions to the celiac community and dedication to educating health professionals and individuals with celiac disease in Canada and the United States, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal. Shelley also recently received the Canadian Celiac Association’s Honourary Life Member Award.
Shelley earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Saskatchewan and completed her Dietetic Internship at the Health Sciences Center in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Over the past 27 years, Shelley has helped thousands of people improve their eating habits and manage a variety of disease conditions through good nutrition. Currently, she has her own nutrition consulting company specializing in celiac disease and the gluten-free diet that offers a variety of services to individuals, health organizations and the food industry.
Professionally, Shelley is a member of the Dietitians of Canada, Saskatchewan Dietitians Association and American Dietetic Association, as well as the Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Dietitians in Business and Communications and the Medical Nutrition Practice Groups of the American Dietetic Association. She also serves on the Advisory Board of Living Without magazine. |
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| Sep 9th, 2010 (Thu) |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Ask the Dietitian: Healthy Foods for the Fall
WITH: Choices' Dietitian, Nicole Fetterly, RD
LOCATION: Choices Markets Kitsilano, 2627 W.16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
TO REGISTER: This class is free, no registration is required!
DETAILS: Drop in to our West 16th store to ask the Choices Dietitian any of your nutrition questions. Get topped up with tips about feeding yourself and your family as we head back to school and work after a summer of fun. Sample some snacks and stock up on ideas for what to grab for breakfast or pack for lunch to keep you and your kids healthy and energized throughout the day.
Nicole Fetterly, BSc., RD, received her Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health from the University of British Columbia. Since then Nicole has worked in a variety of settings such as clinical nutrition, grocery stores and private practice. Nicole is passionate about helping people enjoy eating while receiving the utmost nutritional benefit from their food choices. Nicole’s commitment to a healthy family and food system extends to her home where she tends her backyard garden, fruit trees and a growing baby girl. |
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| Sep 11th, 2010 (Sat) |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Event & Pancake Breakfast
WITH: Dr. Caleb Ng, ND
LOCATION: Choices Markets South Surrey, 3248 King George Boulevard, South Surrey, BC
TO REGISTER: Please call 604-541-3902 Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, or visit the customer service counter at our South Surrey store. $5 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to charity.
DETAILS: Stop by to learn more about resources, management/treatment options and support for people with Prostate Cancer. Naturopathic physicians from Mountainview Wellness Centre will be there to answer any questions you have about the treatment and prevention of prostate cancer. Net proceeds from this event will benefit Prostate Cancer Canada.
There will be prizes and face painting for kids. |
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| Sep 11th, 2010 (Sat) |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Pilates Mat Work Workshop
WITH: Connie Myers, author of Pilates Matwork at a Glance
LOCATION: Choices Markets Kelowna, 1937 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
REGISTRATION: Call (250) 862-4864 from 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or stop by the store. $5 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to a local charity.
DETAILS: Connie will be explaining some of the basic principles of Pilate's including abdominal engagement and breathing techniques. She will lead the class through some of the Pilate's exercises in her book, Pilate's Matwork at a Glance. The goal is to learn how to use Pilate's Matwork at a Glance as a reference for an effective workout at home. Wear loose fitting comfortable clothing and bring a good yoga mat, large towel and water.
Connie is a certified Pilates Matwork/Reformer/Apparatus Teacher through The Ron Fletcher Company and is the author of the easy to use book, “Pilates Matwork at a Glance”. Connie is also a graduate of the Simon Fraser University Dance Program. With over 20 years experience, Connie currently teaches Pilates Matwork, Yoga/Pilates 50/50 and Barre Conditioning through White Rock Leisure Services.
Bring a yoga mat, large towel and water. Wear comfortable clothing.
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| Sep 13th, 2010 (Mon) |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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Raw Chef at Home (gluten-free & dairy-free recipes)
WITH: Chef Afke Zonderland
LOCATION: Choices Markets Kelowna, 1937 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
REGISTRATION: Call (250) 862-4864 from 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or stop by the store. $15 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to a local charity.
DETAILS: Eating gluten and dairy free has never been so delicious!
* Green smoothie secrets
* Fresh nutmylks
* Pesto with a difference
* Zucchini pasta with creamy cashew dill sauce
* Peach sorbet with chocolate sauce.
Afke Zonderland is a raw gourmet chef and the founder & creative force behind FOODS ALIVE.CA. Her extensive knowledge and enthusiasm to prepare and enjoy “the best food ever” is contagious! She lives in the North Okanagan.
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| Sep 15th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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Art Therapy: A Time for Play and Healing
WITH: Stephanie Harper, Art Therapist
LOCATION: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group, #320-1026 Davie Street, Vancouver
TO REGISTER: Please call Stephanie at 778-988-1312. $10 cash will be collected at the door.
DETAILS: Come and play with paint! Join a small group to explore and express yourself through spontaneous painting. This experiential workshop will allow you to learn about Art Therapy in an intimate and safe setting. Stephanie will lead the group on a guided meditation and visualization and then let you lead your self on a journey with paint and paper. You might find the experience fun, relaxing, surprising and revealing!
No art experience necessary. |
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| Sep 15th, 2010 (Wed) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Tired of Being Tired?
WITH: Lorna Vanderhaeghe
LOCATION: Choices Markets South Surrey, 3248 King George Boulevard, South Surrey, BC
TO REGISTER: Please call 604-541-3902 Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, or visit the customer service counter at our South Surrey store. $5 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to charity.
DETAILS: Do you suffer from:
• Fatigue
• Hair loss
• Peeling fingernails
• Poor concentration
• Heart palpitations
• Pale skin
• Dark under-eye circles
• Heavy periods
• Fertility problems
Come to this seminar and learn which scientifically backed nutrient is the solution to a problem that affects over 20 percent of women and causes these health concerns.
Lorna Vanderhaeghe, MS, is a woman’s health expert who has been researching nutritional medicine for over 25 years. With degrees in nutrition and biochemistry, Lorna is the author of 10 books including her newest, A Smart Woman’s Guide to Weight Loss. She has a monthly newsletter that you can read at her website – www.hormonehelp.com. |
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| Sep 18th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Free Nervous System Scans
WITH: Dr. Travis Pillipow, DC, BSc and Dr. Sarah Tremblay, DC, BPHE
LOCATION: Choices Markets Kelowna, 1937 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
REGISTRATION: Free admission, no registration required.
DETAILS: Come visit Dr. Travis and Dr. Sarah and take advantage of this state-of-the-art NASA certified technology that helps determine areas of your body that are holding stress! Bring questions about health, wellness, aches and pains, and Dr. Travis and Dr. Sarah will provide you with answers that will help you get to the next level of health!
Health In Hand Family Chiropractic
250.454.9474
www.healthinhand.ca |
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| Sep 20th, 2010 (Mon) |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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Free 15-Min Naturopathic Medicine Consultations
WITH: Dr. Stephanie Peltz, ND
LOCATION: Choices Markets Yaletown, 1202 Richards Street, Vancouver
TO REGISTER: Please call 604-633-2392, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. There is no cost.
DETAILS: Curious about alternative health care? Do you have unaddressed health concerns? Choices Market has joined with Yaletown’s thriving Sage Clinic to offer the community one-on-one consultations with a naturopathic physician. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to have your questions answered by booking a free 15 minute session at Yaletown’s Choices Market. For more information about the naturopathic physicians at Sage Clinic, please visit www.sageclinic.com.
For information purposes only. No diagnosis or specific treatments will be prescribed. |
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| Sep 20th, 2010 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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What is a Mystery School & What Can it Do for Me?
WITH: Kathleen Petersen
LOCATION: Choices Markets Kelowna, 1937 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
REGISTRATION: Call (250) 862-4864 from 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or stop by the store. $5 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to a local charity.
DETAILS: Mystery School teachings inspire the soul, train the mind, and hand down universal tools of personal empowerment that can be applied toward practical success and fulfillment in your life.
Kathleen is the Mother of three children and lives in the Okanagan Valley with her husband. It is Kathleen’s goal to expand the availability of the Modern Mystery School teachings to the West Coast of Canada. |
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| Sep 20th, 2010 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Quick, Nutritious & Delicious Meals
WITH: Chef Antonio Cerullo, Choices' Executive Chef
LOCATION: Choices Markets South Surrey, 3248 King George Boulevard, South Surrey, BC
TO REGISTER: Please call 604-541-3902 Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, or visit the customer service counter at our South Surrey store. $15 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to charity.
DETAILS: Finding the time to prepare nutritious meals is a leading challenge for busy working people. Chef Antonio will show you how to fit delicious cooking into your busy lifestyle. You will be surprised at how many great meals can be created in a matter of minutes.
Antonio Cerullo has developed unique and diverse culinary skills over the past 20 years. His passion for natural, organic & local foods led him to leave his successful restaurant in Como Lake Italy to join Choices Markets in 2005. Choices Market is proud to have Antonio as their executive chef. |
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| Sep 23rd, 2010 (Thu) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Is Your Bowel Really Irritable?
WITH: Dr. Arjuna Veeravagu, ND
LOCATION: Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace, 1825 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver
TO REGISTER: Please call 604-736-0009, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. $10 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to charity.
DETAILS: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common diagnosis given to patients with chronic digestive symptoms. The condition most often involves intermittent cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea. There are significant underlying causes that should be evaluated in all patients suffering from IBS. Treatment of these underlying causes is often simple, potentially short term, and may lead to significant improvement.
Dr. Arjuna Veeravagu is a naturopathic physician, registered acupuncturist and founder of Sage Clinic in Yaletown. He is currently accepting new patients. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Veeravagu at Sage Clinic call (604) 697-0397 or email info@sageclinic.com. |
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| Sep 25th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Posture Analysis
WITH: Dr. Carrie Atwal, DC
LOCATION: Choices Markets Kelowna, 1937 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
REGISTRATION: Call (250) 862-4864 from 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or stop by the store. $5 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to a local charity.
DETAILS: Back pain? Neck Pain? Headaches? Come get a complimentary evaluation to see if your posture is contributing to your pain!
Dr. Carrie Atwal is a fully licensed Chiropractor in Canada and a graduate from the University of Western States in Portland OR. She moved to the Okanagan from Vancouver Island and practices at Brix Family Chiropractic Centre in the Mill Creek Plaza. |
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| Sep 27th, 2010 (Mon) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Everything You Need to Know About Hormones
WITH: Lorna Vanderhaeghe
LOCATION: Choices Markets Kelowna, 1937 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
REGISTRATION: Call (250) 862-4864 from 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or stop by the store. $5 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to a local charity.
DETAILS: At this lecture, Lorna will discuss:
• How to stop hot flashes and night sweats
• How stress affects weight gain
• Bioidentical hormones and how to use them safely
• What nutrients help you sleep
• Low thyroid and your hormones
• The secret to halting bladder incontinence
• How to stop hair loss
• The secret to beautiful skin
• How to get your energy back.
Lorna Vanderhaeghe, MS, is a woman’s health expert who has been researching nutritional medicine for over 25 years. With degrees in nutrition and biochemistry, Lorna is the author of 10 books including her newest, A Smart Woman’s Guide to Weight Loss. She has a monthly newsletter which you can read at her website – www.hormonehelp.com. |
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| Sep 28th, 2010 (Tue) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Aches & Pains Away
WITH: Dr. Caleb Ng, ND
LOCATION: Choices Markets South Surrey, 3248 King George Boulevard, South Surrey, BC
TO REGISTER: Please call 604-541-3902 Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, or visit the customer service counter at our South Surrey store. $5 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to charity.
DETAILS: Do you have persistant, nagging pain? Looking for alternative or complimentary options for pain? Dr. Ng will be reviewing our current understanding of chronic pain syndromes and what treatment options exists for pain sufferers. If you suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, whiplash, old injuries, fibromyalgia or other pain syndromes attend this lecture to find out what else you can do to help alleviate your pain. |
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| Sep 29th, 2010 (Wed) |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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Acupuncture and Stress
WITH: Shannon Larson, R.Ac.
LOCATION: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group, #320-1026 Davie Street, Vancouver
TO REGISTER: Please call Shannon at 778-233-0074. $10 cash will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to charity.
DETAILS: Stress is a natural and non-specific response our body experiences when faced with emotional or physical demands. It is a defense mechanism that was essential in our ancestry: Our fight or flight response. It protected us from predators and helped us carry on our life line. However, compared to our ancestors, in today’s culture we deal with many more stressors on a day to day basis. We see more negative stress induced on our bodies and our physical and mental health are paying the price. It can manifest in various ways such as:
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Depressed immune system
• Digestive Disorders
• Headaches
• High blood pressure
• Increased frustration
• Increased PMS
• Tense muscles
• Insomnia
Shannon Larson R.Ac. will be providing a talk about how acupuncture can address these symptoms and offer a drug-free approach is to reducing the negative impacts of stress.
Shannon Larson BFA, R.Ac., Doula
Registered Acupuncturist
Shannon holds a diploma of Dr. of Chinese Medicine from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver. Her studies in Chinese Medicine include clinical practice for her Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the China Medical University and Hospital in Taiwan.
While Shannon's interest in Chinese Medicine is wide ranging, her passion for women's health has led her to pursue training in workshops by some of the world's leaders in Chinese Medicine for fertility and obstetrics including Sharon Weizenbaum, Bob Flaws, Debra Betts and Jane Lyttleton. Shannon is also a member of the Acumamas team providing acupuncture during labour as well as doula services.
Find out how Shannon's unique approach can help you attain optimal health in all facets of your life. For more information visit www.alchemyelixir.com |
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| Sep 29th, 2010 (Wed) |
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Natural Treatments for Common Childhood Conditions
WITH: Dr. Brian Gluvic, ND
LOCATION: Choices Markets South Surrey, 3248 King George Boulevard, South Surrey, BC
TO REGISTER: Please call 604-541-3902 Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, or visit the customer service counter at our South Surrey store. $5 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to charity.
DETAILS: Dr. Brian Gluvic will discuss nutritional concerns, food introduction, prevention of allergies, and natural medicines for common issues in infants and children. Treatments for colic, constipation, eczema, asthma and ADHD will be presented.
Dr. Brian Gluvic is a Naturopathic Physician at the Village Health Clinic which offers naturopathic medical and midwifery care. He has a family practice with an interest in pediatrics, food allergies, digestive disorders, chronic pain and fatigue syndromes. He is board certified in acupuncture and intravenous chelation therapies and teaches pediatrics at the local naturopathic medical school. For a consultation with Dr. Gluvic please call: (604)575-7275. For more information go to: www.villagehealthclinic.ca. |
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| Sep 30th, 2010 (Thu) |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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Free Natural Health Q & A
WITH: Dr. Brad Dunstan, ND
LOCATION: Choices Markets at the Crest, 8683 10th Avenue, Burnaby
TO REGISTER: Please call 604-522-0936, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. This is a free 15-minute session.
DETAILS: In addition to direct patient care, the naturopathic physicians at Ray Clinic strive to make health education accessible in the community as another key way to transform the overall health of our community. If you have a health question or ever wondered how natural medicine can be of benefit for you and your family, we invite you to book a free 15 minute Q&A session with the naturopathic doctor. For more information about the naturopathic physicians at Ray Clinic, please visit www.rayclinic.ca.
For information purposes only. No diagnosis or specific treatments will be prescribed. |
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| Oct 1st, 2010 (Fri) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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A Fine Time to Wine and Dine
WITH: Chef Antonio Cerullo
LOCATION: Choices Markets Kelowna, 1937 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC
REGISTRATION: Call (250) 862-4864 from 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or stop by the store. $15 will be collected at the door with net proceeds going to a local charity.
DETAILS: Choices Markets and Summerhill Winery are pleased to share with you a fun evening of food and drink. Choices’ own Executive Chef Antonio Cerullo will be cooking up a few of his favourite recipes then pairing his creations with some of Summerhill’s finest wines. |
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