As kids reluctantly shuffle their feet back to school and parents jump right back into a busy year, we at Rivale International are diving head first into preparations for our first ever #cremeshow at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The annual Grand Wedding Showcase brings Vancouver's finest wedding vendors into one place for the ultimate curated experience. Brides and their guests alike will drool over all the glittering lights, lush florals, beaded gowns and exquisite food! We

Fresh blueberries is one of the highlights of summer and its not rare to stockpile when these blue beads of tart and sweet juice are such a great fruit to freeze for use all year long or in pretty much every kind of food you can think of! As the season comes to a close you might be looking for something to do with all those delicious blueberries? This stunning Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream combines all of our favourite things! A savoury and sweet t

The Tuareg people of Algeria's Sahara Desert can be traced back to the 5th Century BC by Greek Historian, Herodotus. They are a nomadic people whose traditions and cultural practices have survived the test of time, civil wars, and an ever sedimentary trend in modern domestic societies. The men, at age 25, begin wearing an indigo blue veil and wear this garment for the remainder of their lives, hence the nickname "Blue Men of the Sahara". Tuareg people live in Lybia, Mali, Bur

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

A little spice, a little garlic, a little fire and whole lot of juicy lamb is the recipe for the perfect summer dinner party! We've done some grilling tests and compiled a few grilling tips for every cook to keep in mind when attempting to grill a leg of lamb. Lamb is easy to grill so don't just think about doing it, actually do it! The meat is best showcased when prepared medium to medium rare or approximately 145* FH. If you have a meat thermometer, this would be time to du

The French 75 cocktail was first poured in 1915 at a bar in Paris, a mixture of Champagne, gin, lemon juice and sugar. It was said to have the kick of a French 75mm field gun, thus the name. For all those non-drinkers out there, Rivale Foodies brings you yet another classic cocktail without the need for the booze! Nutriluxe Paris Apple and Lemon Peel sparkling juice is the perfect substitute for the bubbly and gin in this recipe! If you're happy to have the alcohol however, w

You know that sweet, tantalizing smell of sugar and cinnamon that radiates across amusement parks and fairs country wide every and all summer? You know, those tasty mini donuts that catch your nose from a distance? Now you can make and enjoy mini donuts guilt-free - without the animal products, sugar or gluten! How?? Just check out this revolutionary recipe by Natalie over at Feasting on Fruit! Using both fresh dates and date sugar in this mini donuts recipe provides the swee

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

There are several reasons why Canada is the greatest country in the world but edible beaver tails may not be the first thing that pops into your mind! Let alone, GLUTEN FREE beaver tails! Rivale Foodies has a deep appreciation of all things that make the true north a place worth celebrating all year, but we thought we'd up the ante this Canada Day long weekend! Did you know that 1 in 133 people in Canada has some kind of intolerance to gluten? These sensitivities vary from gl

Noticed all those green smoothies at your local coffee shops, cafes and eateries? Ever tried making your own version at home and felt the product was a bit lack lustre? Rivale Foodies has scanned the world wide web and found the greatest guide to help you perfect the art of the green smoothie at home! With this simple checklist by Beth at Simple Yummies your mind and soul will be happy and most importantly HEALTHY all summer long! Sahara Delights offers some great ingredients