So many traditional appetizers focus on heavy and filling carbs paired with some form of dairy. The classic cheese & cracker or oven-baked goodies routine may not be suitable for all dietary restrictions and can leave some guests feeling left out of the "warm-up" to the feast. Stuffed dates are an easy and healthy alternative to the hors d'oeuvres scramble providing both dietary flexibility and extraordinary taste! Not to mention, all that tasty fibre will help with digestion

Middle eastern cuisine is fresh, seasonal and flavourful. No quality summer dinner menu would be complete without a classic Tabbouleh salad! Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian dish made of tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur, and onion, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Some variations add garlic or lettuce, or use couscous instead of bulgur. Not able to have gluten, fear not! Superfood quinoa tastes even better than the wheat grains in this Tabb

The french have never been accused of lacking in the department of joie de vivre and the same can be said of their exceptional culinary gifts that we at Rivale International are proud to bring to your table! Hosting a bridal shower, baby shower, fabulous girls' brunch or intimate date night for you and your sweetheart? Get the party started with this classic french cocktail - the Kir Royal! Traditionally, the Kir Royal is made with Champagne (which we fully support), however,

Ever wondered if your sweet tooth could be satisfied with something that is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, vegan and raw? The short answer is YES! With Sahara Delights all natural products, not only can "free of everything fun" foods be good for you but they might just blow your little taste buds out of the park! Although many conventional recipes call for Medjool dates, we at Rivale International are thrilled to provide a higher quality fresh date, the Deglet Nour, and dat

Known as the national dish of Palestine, this hearty and homey dish combines the best of Middle Eastern flavours into one amazing meal! Maqluba literally translates into "upside down" and enjoys its name from the technique of cooking the dish with the rice on top and then serving it rice on the bottom. There are no rules when it comes to Maqluba except using veggies and rice. Traditional versions generally use lamb or beef, however the dish can also be made entirely vegetaria

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We enjoyed some glorious weather in Vancouver, British Columbia at The Vancouver Convention Centre today! The first day of Spring and the first day of the #GSFShow17! We are showcasing our full line of products: Sahara Delights and Nutriluxe Paris!! With so many quality options in the marketplace, we wanted to set ourselves apart and make a mark during our product line debut. What we believe in is our story. We stand by our products because we know that they are all 100% whol

Nutriluxe Paris juices are all natural and made from 100% pure juice - none of that "concentrate" in our luxurious line of sparkling and still juices. We spent a rainy West Coast Sunday enjoying some sweet and savoury treats paired with none other than our sparkling apple-blackcurrant Nutriluxe Paris bubbly! My daughters and I enjoy exploring our local cafes, eateries and bistros for great brunch menus! We've treated ourselves to everything from high tea at the lovely TWG on