British Columbia Catering Industry Needs Your Help

Debra Lykkemark CEO

  February 20, 2012  Dear Friends, Re:  Special Occasion Licenses (SOLs) I am representing a group of BC caterers that came together early this year to work on getting our liquor policy changed.  We have spent countless hours and many dollars on our lobbying efforts and now we need your help.  We are asking for your support to get our liquor policy changed so caterers and hotels can get a liquor license on your client’s behalf when they are hosting an event in a venue that does not have a liquor license.   Please read the following and if you … [Read more...]

The Chef’s Table Culinary Event for Dine Out Vancouver

Executive Chef Margaret

By Debra Lykkemark, CEO As part of this year’s Dine Out Vancouver 2012 we did a wonderful intimate dinner and wine pairing evening at communal tables in the middle of our commissary kitchen.   I had the pleasure of joining the group for dinner and had a fabulous evening.   It was really interesting to find out why guests had selected Culinary Capers Catering over the many other Dine Out event choices.   Two couples said they had always wanted to experience a dinner prepared by a chef and served in middle of a commercial kitchen.  One couple had participated … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Recipe – Orange Anise Poached Pear with Mascarpone Cream and Toffee Sauce

nov 24 wedding cake (105)

We’ve created an easy and elegant Valentine’s Day dessert for two that we know will impress your sweetheart.                                                                                      Orange Anise Poached Pear with Mascarpone Cream and Toffee Sauce Serves 2 2   firm Bosc pears 2 cups   dry white wine, Champagne or sparkling wine 1 cup   water ¾ cup   granulated sugar 1   vanilla bean 4 Tbsp   freshly grated orange zest 4 Tbsp   … [Read more...]