Edible Vancouver Island Jan/Feb 2023

C E L E B R A T I O N S

R E D D I N N E R A RED -THEMED CE LEBRAT I ON OF FOOD, FR I ENDS AND LOVE WORDS KAREN ELGERSMA PHOTOS SHANE YAKELASHEK

Valentine’s Day is a big deal in our family because February 14th happens to be my husband, Del’s, birthday. Finding a way to celebrate him and Valentine’s Day while including friends and family was always a challenge. Then, one year, when our kids were young, a good friend of ours decided to host a red dinner in honour of both Del’s birthday and Valentine’s Day—and it was wildly fun! We have carried on the tradition, hosting a night that celebrates love, food, friends, family and, yes, the colour red. We send all our guests a fun invitation with simple instructions: wear red, bring something to contribute to the dinner that is red and be ready to have some fun. The table theme is red, the food is red, and, of course, the wine is red. We also make a non-alcoholic red cranberry punch.

16 JAN/FEB 2023 EDIBLE VANCOUVER ISLAND