Happy Valentine's Day. If you're itching to ditch the clichéd dinner-and-a-movie routine for something more memorable, you're in luck! This day beckons with the promise of love and unforgettable moments shared with that special someone. In 2024, why not cast aside the conventional dinner dates and movie nights for an adventure that begins at the heart of our store? Imagine a Valentine's where the magic doesn&#...More »

Another big holiday means another big dinner to prepare, right? Not if you leave the cooking to us! Meinhardt Fine Foods is serving up another Christmas banquet so you can leave your holiday meal off your to-do list without messing up your kitchen or taking days to prepare a big meal from scratch. What’s more? You can stop in and pick up some unique eats for the foodie in your life, or a gift box or two to send to your friends and loved ones who live near and far. Meinhardt’s deli...More »

Thanksgiving has come and gone in Canada. The leaves are all but gone, and already, Canadians everywhere are gearing up for Santa Parades, Christmas crackers, and more time-honoured traditions. Local events like Vancouver’s VanDusen Festival of Lights are just around the corner. If you’re a savvy Christmas shopper, you know what this means: it’s time to hit the stores and the online shopping carts early to avoid massive rushes later in December. Thankfully, Meinhardt’s...More »

You’ve seen it everywhere. The economy is on a roller-coaster ride and pundits and economists are calling for a new recession. You may be feeling the pinch at work, from hiring freezes to hearing rumblings about layoffs. To add to the stress, the holidays are here! Despite the economy, gift-giving is still a crucial part of the holidays. Plus, you never know what endearing a key client, employee, or your boss will do for your career long term. Whether you’re saying thank you to a ...More »

There’s a chill in the air. As you drive or walk through your neighbourhoods, you’ll see festive and frightful sights signaling the middle of fall. Carved pumpkins have appeared on porches, giant spiderwebs and eyes glow in windows, and soon, little witches, superheroes, and ghosts will skip down your street chanting “trick or treat!” Halloween is here, and so is spooky fun and eating more candy in one sitting than your stomach can handle. According to Canadian Geographi...More »

Can you believe the holiday season is already upon us? Halloween is almost here, and then the malls and stores around you will be full of holiday tunes and tinsel. Then, the hustle and bustle will really start to begin. Then, decisions are coming down the pipeline. What are you going to give your friends and family? How about your boss and coworkers? If there are a ton of people on your list this year, consider getting some early holiday shopping done. If you want to get a head start on ...More »

Thanksgiving is already right around the corner. From welcoming friends and family, getting your house ready for out-of-town guests, and preparing dinner. As you gleaned from your parents and grandparents, there’s an art to preparing a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast that goes beyond the recipes. What recipes do you prepare ahead of time? How do you finagle two casseroles, a turkey, stuffing, and more to go in your oven? When preparing Thanksgiving dinner, timing is everything. On top of t...More »

Fall is here. You already see the leaves changing and feel the crispness in the air every morning. Whether you live in the heart of Vancouver or can take in fall’s beauty in rural and suburban areas, it’s time to visit cider mills and break out some delicious fall recipes to whip up. Bonus points: Vancouver is an excellent place to find locally-grown fall eats. Vancouver is in hardiness zones 6-8, so food mainly grows from February to November. You can even find a few veggies that...More »

Fall in love with Vancouver’s Favourite Gift Boxes  Fall is approaching in Vancouver. Back to school, fall colours, cooling temperatures, and international festivals bring a change in the air in Western Canada. Although autumn doesn’t officially begin until the end of September, it’s not too early to think about fall, especially since it’s coming up fast.  Squeezed between summer and the holiday season, fall is also an overlooked time to give people gifts....More »

Are you trying to incentivize staff to come back to the office? Camaraderie, team bonding, and face-to-face interaction improve morale and boost mental health. It also cuts down on tech fatigue – staring at a screen for several hours a day – and allows your team to solve problems collaboratively and lean on each other – no screen in between. However, getting people back in the office can seem daunting, and the statistics aren’t great. According to this article from For...More »