Coming up on the Saturday Morning News…
Imagine the entire world being powered by solar energy, harnessed thousands of kilometres away from Earth. Coming up in Connected Life, tech expert Bradley Shende explains a Japanese company’s plan to build a solar plant on the moon. If constructed, it would be 11,000km long and 400km wide.
Dine Out Vancouver is taking place at more than 200 restaurants and cafes across the city until February 2nd. Executive Chef Lee Parsons from Bacchus Restaurant and Hotel is giving us a taste of his $38 three course menu during our Saturday Chef segment. He’s making pan-seared Discovery Pass Keta salmon with preserved lemon, green pea and arugula risotto.
It’s been quite mild on the South Coast this week and lots of gardeners are already seeing spring bulbs sprouting. Though Spring is more than two months away, Gardenworks’ Scott Pearce is trying to coax the season to come early with a planter full of flowers to brighten up your porch or patio area.
Coming up on the Saturday Noon News Hour…
Hot cocoa lovers have until Valentine’s Day to try out the more than 60 flavours offered during the fourth annual Hot Chocolate Festival. This year, patrons can visit more than two dozen locations around Metro Vancouver to sip some of the concoctions entrants have come up with. Lauren Mote, Bar Manager from Uva Wine Bar, whips up two of her creations during Saturday Sips.
Looking for a holiday where you can unplug and relax? Travel consultant Claire Newell shares some of the world’s top all-inclusive resorts, as rated by Trip Advisor. Though the full list features hotels around the world, Claire focuses on some of the top 10 destinations that are easiest to access from Vancouver.
Coming up on the Sunday Morning News…
In Pop Goes the Week, Dana Gee explains why E! is apologizing to Michael J. Fox and she’ll show us a video of a beagle who’s out-smarted its master to score some off-limits treats. Plus you won’t want to miss our video of the week, featuring ‘The Boss’ parodying his own song.
Medicinal Herbalist Katolen Yardley joins us for Ask an Expert. She will take your questions at 8:40am. If you have something specific to ask, send it to weekendnews@globaltv.com. Next weekend, Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Forsyth returns.
We have eight new books for young readers to help start off the New Year. Jill Daum from Kidsbooks is back, reviewing a whole new list of titles. She has something for readers of all ages and levels, from toddlers to teens. Tune in and win: we’ll be giving away all the books Jill’s featured at the end of her segment.
Coming up on the Sunday Noon News Hour…
Cooking in a conventional kitchen can present its challenges, but try preparing gourmet foods onboard a sailboat. Authors of ‘Sea Salt: Recipes from a West Coast Galley’ join us to make their Cornmeal-Crusted Fanny Bay Oysters with Cucumber and Radish Salad, a recipe they perfected below deck. The authors, who are three sisters, will be featured at the Vancouver International Boat Show next week.
More than two weeks in to January, it can be a struggle to keep to your healthy New Year’s goals. Tech expert Lindsay Smith has several apps to help keep you on track. Among the four she’s showcasing are Kudolife, which tracks your eating habits, and Pact, which helps healthy users earn money from fellow users who haven’t met their goals.
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