Writer + Editor: Melody Yip - Vancouver, BC There are more skin products on the shelves than ever before. But how do you really choose what’s best for you? Over the past couple of years, we began learning about the benefits of organic skincare. We’ve learned that price is not the only thing that matters when making skincare choices, and we also wanted to share some of our other new discoveries with you.  Most of the time, skin care products that are mass-produced ...More »

Christmas is just around the corner. Meinhardt Ambleside’s store manager, Nico, is from the Bavarian Region in Germany. During the holidays his family likes to celebrate with a traditional German feast of a succulent roast goose, Bavarian dumplings, gravy, and his favourite dish - red cabbage.     If you want to add some German flavour to your table this year try Nico’s delicious red cabbage recipe.   Ingredients: 2 TBSP butter (for extra flavour try bourbon bu...More »

Writer + Editor: Melody Yip - Vancouver, BC Whether or not you love panettone, it always seems to be around. Stacked up in beautiful boxes in grocery stores and often given as gifts in the holiday season. Frequently when they land in our hands we’re not quite sure what to do with them (especially if we’ve been gifted a few). This year, don’t let these underrated fruit cakes go to waste. Here are three ways to use up this festive treat.   1. French Toast Th...More »

Meinhardt Fine Foods is a New York Bodega-style concept store, a first for the long-established Vancouver premium grocer.  The store opened summer of 2018, located within the new Grosvenor Ambleside residential/retail development at 1350 Marine Drive in West Vancouver.  It is Meinhardt’s third location, and the first on Vancouver’s North Shore. The original Meinhardt store has been a fixture of South Granville Street for more than two decades and has developed a large, loya...More »

Charcuterie boards require minimal effort but deliver big on flavour, making them the perfect for parties. There’s something for everyone on a board packed with cured meats, cheeses, olives, and crackers, plus the no-cook factor means you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time talking to your guests. The problem with charcuterie boards is we don’t always know how to put them together, but Meinhardt is here to help.     Here are some tips to make your next cha...More »

Beach season is here! There aren’t many beaches with free parking in Vancouver. We’ve all had those days where we drive to the beach for a barbecue and end up paying a fortune just to enjoy a beach day.  Here in West Vancouver at Ambleside beach, most parking is restricted to two hours only. Today, we have a little insider secret just for you in where there’s free unlimited parking in the area. Here are the step-by-step instructions of where you can park to visit Me...More »

Writer + Editor: Melody Yip - Vancouver, BC Not only is July National Ice Cream month, July 15th is National Ice Cream Day! To celebrate this special day, we have a ONE DAY promotion: you can get one scoop and your second scoop free - applicable to any of our flavours at our Ambleside store. It's the perfect place to get your ice cream before hitting up the beach this sunny weekend! While we're on the topic of ice cream, allow us to feed your curiosity and tell you a little more ...More »

Writer + Editor: Melody Yip - Vancouver, BC June 8th is World Oceans Day. We celebrate World Oceans Day to remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. Oceans cover 71% of the globe, and they are as important to us as they are vast. More than ever, the destiny of the ocean is in our hands. To be good stewards and leave a thriving ocean for future generations, we need to make changes big and small wherever we are. How can we, as citizens of the world,...More »

Writer + Editor: Melody Yip - Vancouver, BC West Vancouver Community Day is happening this Saturday, June 2nd, 2018. Here are 5 reasons why you wouldn’t want to miss out on this special day filled with activities. 1. It’s guaranteed to be loads of fun Every year, the District of West Vancouver puts together a fun-filled day of festivities for the West Vancouver community. From 11am – 4pm, there will be stand up paddleboard rides for those feeling a little adventur...More »

Writer + Editor: Melody Yip - Vancouver, BC Calling all cheese lovers out there — Meinhardt's Cheese Curds are on special this week! It's no secret that cheese curds are great for topping off your poutines, but that isn't the only thing that cheese curds are good for. There're many ways to include cheese curds in your recipes. We put together a list of recipe ideas for your next kitchen experiment! Now, before we dig into recipe ideas...More »