Proudly Philippines 2023: Food and Travel Fair in Vancouver

The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver announced PROUDLY PHILIPPINES 2023: Philippine Food and Travel Fair.

Source: PCG in Vancouver website

When is Proudly Philippines 2023: Food and Travel Fair?

June 3, 2023, Saturday

What time?

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Where is the Proudly Philippines 2023: Food and Travel Fair?

Similar to last year, it will be at Robson Square in Downtown Vancouver.

As of March 16, 2023, the PCG in Vancouver is now accepting applications for participation as vendors for the event.

What to expect in Proudly Philippines 2023 Food and Travel Fair?

Enjoy summer with Filipino food, products, and businesses as well as awesome performances.

The event will be hosted by Cristina Carpio of CTV Morning Live

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How to register?
Register your group by sending an email to culturalselection@vancouverpcg.org on or before May 26, 2023. Don't forget to include your group name, members, email, contact details, and hip-hop dance music for approval.

Minimum Number of Group Members: Four (4)

Criteria for Judging:

• 35% Peformance (Technical Skills
• 35% Choreohraphy (Creativity)
• 20% Audience Impact
• 10% Costume

How long is your performance? 2-3.5 minutes performance per group

List of Food Vendors at Proudly Philippines 2023: Food and Travel Fair:

The list below is uploaded on the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Facebook page on May 29, 2023.

Angco Grand Impex Bukobaba Cake It Easy Dale's Food Products Eat Kanadiyan Goldilocks Heritage Baking KaonTa Chicken Inasal

Kape Philippine Coffee Kasama Chocolate Kaye Bakes Keyk Breads Kulinarya Filipino Eatery Leavenly Goods Macao Imperial Tea Surrey Max's Restaurants

Mr. Siopao de Langley Pampanga's Cuisine Plato Filipino Potato Corner Prospere Global Trading Inc. Sago Togo Shameless Buns Telly's Manila Kitchen

List of Non-Food Vendors at Proudly Philippines 2023: Food and Travel Fair:

The list below is uploaded on the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Facebook page on May 30, 2023.

Artsy Candles Bee Inspired Emsager Photography Eunoia Naturale

GMA PinoyTV Hablon Styles & Hues La Moda Optibella Narda's

Malaya Handcraft Novae Student PNB Global Remit Summit Kids

List of Travel Booths at Proudly Philippines 2023: Food and Travel Fair:

The list below is uploaded on the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver Facebook page on June 1, 2023. One of the booth is for Department of Tourism.

I & J Travel Maligaya Travel

New Millennium Holidays One Dream Travel

Philippine Travel Tourmasters Travel

June's Blizzard Treat of the Month: Reese's® Caramel Pretzel Blizzard® Treat from Dairy Queen

This is the perfect Blizzard Treat for me. I love savoury flavours over sweets (my husband is the sweet-tooth) so the Reese's® Caramel Pretzel Blizzard® Treat from Dairy Queen is the perfect one for me.

Reese's Caramel Pretzel Blizzard Treat from Dairy Queen

It includes sweet and creamy world-famous DQ soft-serve with salty peanuts and crunchy pretzels and to push it over the edge is an indulgent peanut butter cup. I can't get over how much I love this. Can I have it again in large this time?

Below is a list of Blizzard Treat from Dairy Queen that we have tried.

• Cake Batter Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat
• Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard Treat
• COFFEE CRISP® Caramel Macchiato Blizzard Treat
• OREO® Hot Cocoa Blizzard Treat
• Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat
• Reese's® Caramel Pretzel Blizzard® Treat
• Skor® Blizzard Treat

Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard Treat from Dairy Queen

After a delicious burger from Dairy Queen, hubby picked the Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard Treat for dessert. It's sweet on sweet on sweet and he absolutely loves it.

Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard Treat from Dairy Queen
Vanilla soft serve, salted caramel truffles, cheesecake pieces, and caramel topping

Indulge in the ultimate cheesecake experience with the Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard® Treat from Dairy Queen. This innovative creation combines all your favorite classic flavors in one irresistible treat, ensuring you never have to choose between your dessert cravings again.

Prepare your taste buds for a delightful blend of salted caramel truffles, creamy cheesecake pieces, and rich caramel topping, all expertly mixed with Dairy Queen's famous vanilla soft serve. Each spoonful offers a symphony of textures and flavors, with the smoothness of the soft serve beautifully complemented by the chewy caramel truffles and velvety cheesecake bites. The combination of sweet and salty notes adds an extra layer of indulgence, satisfying your sweet summertime cravings to perfection.

Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard Treat from Dairy Queen

We enjoyed our Blizzard Treat on our walk home under the blaze of spring sunshine. It's a beautiful Sunday!

Backyard Bacon Ranch Signature Stackburger from Dairy Queen

Today is the first time I am trying the savoury items from Dairy Queen. My husband ordered the New Backyard Bacon Ranch Signature Stackburger since it's new. This burger is messy so grab a lot of napkins to try and keep your hands clean!

The 100% beef patties are incredibly satisfying with their meaty goodness. What sets this burger apart is the delightful combination of sweet honey BBQ sauce and tangy ranch dressing. The flavors harmonize beautifully, striking the perfect balance that will have you craving more. Unlike recent BBQ releases from other fast food chains (McDonald's and Tim Hortons), this burger avoids excessive sweetness, making it a refreshing change.

Backyard Bacon Ranch Signature Stackburger from Dairy Queen
100% seasoned real beef patties, topped with ranch dressing, honey BBQ sauce, crispy golden onion rings, applewood smoked bacon, and two slices of perfectly melted white cheddar served on a soft and toasted bun.

But the deliciousness doesn't stop there. The addition of savory applewood smoked bacon brings a smoky and savory note, while the perfectly melted white cheddar cheese adds a creamy and comforting element. But my favourite part of the burger is the crispy golden onion rings adds a satisfying crunch to each bite, enhancing the texture of the burger.

As I savored each mouthful, I couldn't help but feel a pang of regret for not trying Dairy Queen's burgers sooner. With their Backyard Bacon Ranch Signature Stackburger, they have certainly raised the bar and given other fast food joints a run for their money. Trust me, this burger is worth the mess and the urge to reach for more napkins. Don't miss out on this flavor-packed delight!

Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Signature Stackburger from Dairy Queen

My husband and I recently visited the Kitsilano location of the Vancouver Public Library, and we decided to grab lunch at Dairy Queen. It was our first time trying their savory items, and I opted for the mouthwatering Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Signature Stackburger.

Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Signature Stackburger from Dairy Queen
It features two 100% seasoned real beef patties, topped with two types of perfectly melted cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, tomato, onion, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a soft toasted bun.

To my delightful surprise, the burger was absolutely delicious. The 100% beef patties had a meaty flavor that satisfied my cravings. While they weren't as juicy as I had hoped, I must say that Dairy Queen's burger gives McDonald's Quarter Pounder a run for its money.

Bacon Two Cheese Deluxe Signature Stackburger from Dairy Queen
It features two 100% seasoned real beef patties, topped with two types of perfectly melted cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, tomato, onion, lettuce, pickles, ketchup, and mayo on a soft toasted bun.

The addition of juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, tangy pickles, and raw onions perfectly complemented the savory beef and creamy melted cheese. Each bite was a delightful combination of flavors.

Dairy Queen has truly stepped up its game and is giving other fast food joints a serious competition. I can't help but regret not trying their burgers sooner.

Wagyu Curry from WA! CURRY by ABURI Restaurants

I'd like to think that I'm a Japanese curry specialist because it's my favourite food. I order Japanese curry in every Japanese restaurant I visit when available. I noticed that my favourite is Japanese beef curry. It's darker in colour and has a deeper flavour than the more common chicken-based curry sauce. In most restaurants, you will find the chicken-based curry sauce.

With that said, my favourite Japanese curry in Vancouver is from Suika - it's my basis if another curry is good. It's a beef stew Japanese curry with shredded melt-in-your-mouth beef. It's usually served with pickled vegetables for a palate cleanser. The closest and my second favourite curry sauce is from Takenaka Japanese food truck. Lastly, Mr. Japanese Curry has a delicious beef curry sauce too.

WA! Curry offers a Wagyu Curry base served with rice, and you can choose your topping. We tried it with Pork Katsu (my go-to), Hamburg Steak, Chicken Karaage, and Ebi Fry.

The sauce is close to what I get from Suika, so I am pleasantly surprised. However, it needs pickled veggies as a side dish to cut through the fat and as a palate cleanser.

The Pork Katsu is still the best topping, and theirs was less fatty than I thought it would be. Meanwhile, the Hamburg Steak is perfect with just plain rice without curry sauce. It's just too juicy and good on its own to go with the curry.

Wagyu Curry topped with Pork Katsu and Hamburg Steak from WA! Curry by ABURI Restaurants

On the other hand, their Chicken Karaage was quite disappointing. I hoped it was more crispy and juicy. Mr. Japanese Curry has a better one. If I have to pick a second side, the Ebi Fry surprisingly worked. The sweet, succulent shrimp, in contrast to the curry sauce, was excellent.

Wagyu Curry topped with Ebi Fry and Chicken Karaage from WA! Curry by ABURI Restaurants

The only thing that would make the curry better if there's an option to add heat. Even a level 2 spiciness would improve the curry and help cut through the greasiness. Will I come back again? Maybe. There's an option for the Wagyu Curry Stew base, which was sold out when we got there. I might come back to try that.