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Chefs should be knowledgeable about optimum guidelines for preparing food, but ultimately, it should be up to the consumer of the dishes to decide their own taste preferences – steak being just one offered as example by Chef Dez. (Metro Creative Services)

ON COOKING: Don’t be bullied by culinary snobs

Chef Dez encourages people to be proud of their food preferences, and own it

  • Feb 20, 2023
Chefs should be knowledgeable about optimum guidelines for preparing food, but ultimately, it should be up to the consumer of the dishes to decide their own taste preferences – steak being just one offered as example by Chef Dez. (Metro Creative Services)
Dom Geh as Mr. Krabs. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley students turning their school into the famous the town of Bikin Bottom

Most of the characters from the famous animated series coming to stage

Dom Geh as Mr. Krabs. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The Fort Langley National Historic Site holds special events throughout the year. (FLNHS/Special to the Langley Advance Times)

Family Day in Langley is all about history, sports, whales and vintage aircraft

Public has plenty of options what to do around the community on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023

The Fort Langley National Historic Site holds special events throughout the year. (FLNHS/Special to the Langley Advance Times)
Bez Art Hub's annual SongStage concert returns Fort Langley, with singer-songwriter Ivan Boudreau hosting the Saturday, Feb. 11 musical night. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Bez Arts Hub brings the magic of music to Fort Langley

Suzie Ungerleider, Chris Ronald and Geoff Gibbons to join host Ivan Boudreau for a musical evening

Bez Art Hub's annual SongStage concert returns Fort Langley, with singer-songwriter Ivan Boudreau hosting the Saturday, Feb. 11 musical night. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Two of a Kind - Featuring Wally Kozakow, Michelle Reid, and Kevan Van Keith, bringing their musical magic to the Langley community. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley Elks Lodge bringing dance night to the community

Featuring the dynamic band, Two Of A Kind the event will support local children and families

Two of a Kind - Featuring Wally Kozakow, Michelle Reid, and Kevan Van Keith, bringing their musical magic to the Langley community. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Kristine Brams will play two characters, Mary and Marti. The Langley Little Theatre production ‘Talking With; hits stage starting Thursday, Feb. 16. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Local talent takes the stage in award-winning production, ‘Talking With’

Award-winning play brings touching and comical portrayals to Langley Little Theatre

Kristine Brams will play two characters, Mary and Marti. The Langley Little Theatre production ‘Talking With; hits stage starting Thursday, Feb. 16. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The One, Two, Trio will join a special guest to bring the heat to the Langley Community Music School stage on Sunday, Feb. 12. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Renowned performers to take the stage at Rose Gellert Hall

Langley’s Rose Gellert Hall to feature the ‘dynamic’ performance

The One, Two, Trio will join a special guest to bring the heat to the Langley Community Music School stage on Sunday, Feb. 12. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Delaney Gilmour will play Glory, Marvalyn, and Hope in Bard in the Valley’s production of “Almost, Maine”. Bringing love and laughter to the stage at Fort Langley Hall. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Local resident Delaney Gilmour stars in Bard in the Valley’s first winter production

Show opens at Fort Langley Hall on Jan. 26, raising funds for BIV’s summer season

Delaney Gilmour will play Glory, Marvalyn, and Hope in Bard in the Valley’s production of “Almost, Maine”. Bringing love and laughter to the stage at Fort Langley Hall. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Trinity Western University students to showcase original plays at New Generations Festival. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley students write, direct, and showcase their talent in a collection of all-new, original plays

A range of student-written stories, from fast-food heists to post-apocalyptic worlds

Trinity Western University students to showcase original plays at New Generations Festival. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Elvis tribute artist Darren Lee will be performing at the Chief Sepass Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 4. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Elvis tribute artist Darren Lee will be performing at the Chief Sepass Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 4. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
All levels of jazz instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to register for the Fort Langley workshop, which will take place Langley Community Music School on Sunday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

LCMS and Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival join forces to support youth musicians

Workshop returns for 2023 with expanded full-day program on March 26

All levels of jazz instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to register for the Fort Langley workshop, which will take place Langley Community Music School on Sunday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Local talent brings traditional Scottish music to life at Fort Langley’s Robbie Burns Céilidh event. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)

Fort Langley community celebrates Robbie Burns at annual céilidh

Local talent and traditional music bring seniors together at United Churches of Langley

Local talent brings traditional Scottish music to life at Fort Langley’s Robbie Burns Céilidh event. (Tanmay Ahluwalia/Langley Advance Times)
It’s mandatory that you make fruits and vegetables an integral part of your daily diet. Chef Dez has some suggestion about how to achieve that goal. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)

ON COOKING: Easily mixing more fruit and veggies in diet

When shopping, build your meal around your vegetable selections, chef suggests

  • Jan 21, 2023
It’s mandatory that you make fruits and vegetables an integral part of your daily diet. Chef Dez has some suggestion about how to achieve that goal. (Heather Colpitts/Langley Advance Times)
”“The Lion Dance and Fortune God bring good luck and prosperity at Cascades Casino’s annual Lunar New Year celebration.” (Special to Langley Advance Times)
”“The Lion Dance and Fortune God bring good luck and prosperity at Cascades Casino’s annual Lunar New Year celebration.” (Special to Langley Advance Times)
An artist applies finishing touches to a portrait of musician Darryl Klassen at last year’s portrait competition at Aldergrove Kinsmen Centre. Langley Arts Council returning with its annual B.C. wide portrait and live painting competition. (Langley Advance Times files)

A B.C. wide portrait competition and exhibition to take place in Aldergrove

Competition to feature notable community members as subjects

An artist applies finishing touches to a portrait of musician Darryl Klassen at last year’s portrait competition at Aldergrove Kinsmen Centre. Langley Arts Council returning with its annual B.C. wide portrait and live painting competition. (Langley Advance Times files)
Romeo Kabanda is the president of the Rock Step Swing Dance Society. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Rock Step Swing Dance Society’s first event coming soon

Get ready to swing into action with Langley’s newest dance therapy

Romeo Kabanda is the president of the Rock Step Swing Dance Society. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
“Jane Coop, renowned concert pianist, to perform at Langley Community Music School’s Rose Gellert Hall on Saturday, January 28. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

World-renowned pianist Jane Coop to perform in Langley

She was appointed to the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia

“Jane Coop, renowned concert pianist, to perform at Langley Community Music School’s Rose Gellert Hall on Saturday, January 28. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The three-day Greater Vancouver Food truck Festival is coming to KPU on March 31. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Langley to host its first Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival

A day of delicious food and entertainment for the whole family

The three-day Greater Vancouver Food truck Festival is coming to KPU on March 31. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
Tracey-Mae Chambers created a custom art installation at the Chilliwack Museum as part of her #HopeAndHealingCanada series. (Facebook)

Fort Langley museum grounds site for original art creation fostering healing and reconciliation

#HopeAndHealingCanada art installations have been created at sites around North America

Tracey-Mae Chambers created a custom art installation at the Chilliwack Museum as part of her #HopeAndHealingCanada series. (Facebook)
Email your cooking questions to Chef Dez at dez@chefdez.com.Email your cooking questions to Chef Dez at dez@chefdez.com.

ON COOKING: Sharing ideas for holiday appetizers

Look for something easy, that can be managed with just one hand, chef suggests

  • Dec 26, 2022
Email your cooking questions to Chef Dez at dez@chefdez.com.Email your cooking questions to Chef Dez at dez@chefdez.com.
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