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Working in Creative Services

bronwen.vienna — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:46:36 +0000

We asked our Acting Creative Services Project Manager Rhonda Chisholm to share a bit about Epicure’s Creative Services department. Here’s what the Creative Services team gets up to at Epicure’s creative space in “The House” (beautiful building C on the Epicure Farm).

Relocating to Victoria? Here’s our Guide to its Neighbourhoods

bronwen.vienna — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:28:52 +0000

For our newly transplanting Home Team Members, here’s our breakdown on Victoria’s neighbourhoods.

Life on the Island

bronwen.vienna — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:55:59 +0000

Rumour has it, Island life is remote. We kind of love that rumour. It means only intrepid career-seekers set up shop on our gorgeous shores…

In reality, Island life is anything but remote. Victoria has all the amenities, vibrancy, and momentum of the big city, sans the gridlock, pollution, and minute living spaces at exorbitant prices.

Welcome to Wonderland

bronwen.vienna — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:14:14 +0000

Awesome starts here! Not only with the work we do, but where we do it.

A bit about where we work:
It’s pretty!
Not true.
It’s stunning.

Family Day

bronwen.vienna — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:20:42 +0000

The statutory holiday Family Day has finally come to BC and we’re excited to have the extra day to spend with…. well, our families of course! Wondering where we are on Monday? This is where….

Meet the Home Team Member: Lucie Therrien

bronwen.vienna — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:37:42 +0000

1) Describe your role with Epicure.
I am one of the Bilingual Customer Experience Representatives and help both our French and English speaking Consultants. As Epicure has about 16,000 Consultants across Canada we are there to offer them support. On a daily basis I take calls from both the Customer Experience and the Ingredient Hotlines.

Home Team Lunch: Viva Italia!

katie.lister — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:09:21 +0000

One of the many perks of working at Epicure is our monthly Home Team lunch. In addition to providing a delish meal, this is a regular opportunity for Epicure to recognize individual stars within the Home Team, as well as celebrate birthdays, and learn about exciting Epicure news.

Working for Epicure Brings Unexpected Benefits!

katie.lister — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:47:36 +0000

Have you ever worked for a company that pays for your dance classes, tennis lessons, or gym membership? What about a company that pays for you to develop your marketable professional skills?

New Year, New Wicked-Awesome Products

katie.lister — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:05:02 +0000

The Home Team is wild for new 2013 products! We know you’ll love the most recent additions to the Epicure lineup just as much as we do!

Meet the HTM: Thoonakai Sellakandu

katie.lister — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:15:45 +0000

1) Describe your role with Epicure.
I work in customer experience. My job is to help the Consultant with any issue.

Home Team Resolutions for a New Year

katie.lister — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:31:10 +0000

As 2013 approaches we start to think of ways to improve ourselves, and we vow to keep our new year’s resolutions…this time.

Epic Holiday Bash

katie.lister — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:35:46 +0000

Our annual Holiday Party was the best to date! The Home Team gathered at the Victoria Conference Centre in our best dresses and suits to celebrate all we’ve accomplished in 2012 (and that’s a lot!).

Epicure Decks the Halls!

katie.lister — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:48:15 +0000

It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays – especially over at Victoria's gorgeous Fairmont Empress hotel. As part of the annual Festival of Trees, more than 75 beautifully decorated trees have transformed the hotel's halls into a holiday forest.

The World According to Executive VP, Marc

katie.lister — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:19:13 +0000

Spend a few minutes getting to know Epicure’s Executive Vice President, Marc Trottier.

Movember: Moustaches Everywhere!

katie.lister — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:21:37 +0000

What began nine years ago in Australia with “two mates” discussing “where the Mo had gone” and joking about whether they could bring it back, has turned into a $125.7 (2011 figure) million global fundraising movement.

Meet Our First Co-op Student: Craig

katie.lister — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:36:56 +0000

Meet Craig, our very first co-op student! Craig is a Bachelor of Commerce student at the University of Victoria (UVic) and signed on for a 3-month stint with Epicure’s Events Team as part of his co-op term.

Home Team Lunch: Movember Masquerade

katie.lister — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:39:04 +0000

This month, Home Team Members gathered in the Multipurpose room for a Movember Masquerede to raise awareness for men’s health. Manly music played (think ACDC) as we dug into some ‘manwiches’ and taco salad.

Yoga: Epicure Does Downward Dog

katie.lister — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:17:58 +0000

Last month, as part of our ongoing effort to keep our Home Team Members happy and healthy, Epicure started offering Hatha yoga in our Multipurpose Room weekly.

The World According to Amelia

katie.lister — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:34:13 +0000

A glimpse into the life of our dynamic CEO, Amelia Warren….

Home Team Lunch: Fall Kick-Off

katie.lister — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:30:54 +0000

This month, our Home Team Lunch celebrated sports of all kinds – and Home Team Members donned their favourite sports team jerseys.

Giving Thanks Means Giving Back

katie.lister — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:08:11 +0000

Continuing to build our relationship with the aboriginal community is important to everyone at Epicure. We share many core values with our First Nation’s neighbours: embracing opportunities and challenges, supporting others in their community to learn, succeed and grow, having a wellness mindset and of course, having fun.

Let's Work Together for World Food Day

katie.lister — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:47:09 +0000

World Food Day (October 16) has been observed since 1979 to help raise awareness of global poverty and hunger. This year, the celebration focuses on agricultural cooperatives.

Epicure Runs for Breast Cancer Awareness

katie.lister — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:59:36 +0000

Each year, Team ‘epiCURE’ joins thousands of Canadians participating in the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure – an event that is inspiring, uplifting, and a lot of fun!

Project Beautification Complete

katie.lister — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:12:13 +0000

The moment we’ve all been waiting for: Construction is finally complete on our new Multipurpose Room!

Home Team BBQ: Epicure Turns 15!

katie.lister — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:22:00 +0000

In celebration of our 15th birthday, we closed shop early on Friday and all HTMs gathered on the farm with their significant others, children, and our neighbours and suppliers for an afternoon of fun, celebration, and food (obviously).

Epicure Breaks for Food

katie.lister — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:27:44 +0000

At Home Office, it’s very rare that we pass up food tastings! All it took was the mention of Bacon Week – which started September 1 – to get our Home Team Members drooling.

Home Team: Crazy for Bacon

katie.lister — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:33:00 +0000

So many of our Home Team Members are crazy for bacon! We’ve rounded up some of our favourite ways to make, serve, and of course, eat the savoury treat. Enjoy….

Jammin' Out at Epicure

katie.lister — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:12:24 +0000

At Epicure, our Home Team Members really know how to jam! And last week, we fittingly held our first-ever Jam Session.

Best Conference Moments Posted by You

katie.lister — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:13:03 +0000

Thank you to all who attended Conference 2012 in Victoria with the Home Team! We loved being social with you throughout the event.

Conference 2012: Home Team Stories

katie.lister — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:17:50 +0000

Our annual National Conference was held on our home turf in Victoria, BC, this year, and was just as much fun for Home Team Members as it was for our Consultants. Read on to get a glimpse of some of the Home Team’s favourite moments.

Home Team Highlight: Operations

katie.lister — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:04:23 +0000

At Epicure, every Home Team Member plays a vital role in our success. And nowhere is that more true than in the Operations Department.

Home Team Lunch: Stompin' Stampede

katie.lister — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:36:06 +0000

This month, Home Team Members broke out their cowboy hats and gathered at the picnic tables for a Stampede-themed Home Team lunch. Country music played as we dug into Smokin’ Joe’s delicious burgers, smokies, potato salad, and Timbits.

Summertime in Epicure's Vineyard

katie.lister — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:07:08 +0000

Epicure is definitely a different kind of company—what other company sits on 80 acres of beautiful Land Reserve property on Vancouver Island, has its own herd of cows, and produces its own decadent wine?

Farmer John’s Garden

katie.lister — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 16:07:52 +0000

What’s not to love about working on a beautiful 80-acre farm in North Saanich?! One of the many perks of being an Epicure Home Team Member is enjoying the yummy produce that comes from Farmer John’s garden.

Meet the HTM: Michelle Novak

katie.lister — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:12:30 +0000

1) Describe your role with Epicure.
I am the Receptionist...which I absolutely love love love! It’s so great to talk to our Consultants across Canada, many of whom feel more like family and friends. Every day is different...I truly have the best job!

Beautifying Epicure: New Multipurpose Room

katie.lister — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:12:09 +0000

For the last month, we have heard whisperings of a new multipurpose room in the warehouse. Well, the rumours have been confirmed and we have started to see construction on the new space!

Home Team Lunch: June Diamond Jubilee

katie.lister — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:49:41 +0000

In honour of Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, we stepped outside for an hour of fun, food and favourite British bands. This was the first outdoor companywide lunch of the year and possibly our best meal yet!

Learning a Second Language, Epicure-style

katie.lister — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:55:57 +0000

We truly value our Home Team Members—and we love to show it! That's why we're always looking for ways to help our HTMs be happier, healthier, and even better at their jobs.

Holy Cow(s)!

katie.lister — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:06:15 +0000

You might be thinking some cows have escaped, are lost, and wait patiently on Epicure property to be found. However, no need to panic! The cows belong to our neighbour Dave Aylard, who has cut the silage on the lower 50 acres.

Meet the HTM: Brad Smith

katie.lister — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:44:05 +0000

We certainly have some talented Home Team Members at Epicure. One of our warehouse operations team members, Brad Smith, is well known around the office for serenading us during our monthly Home Team lunches. Aren’t we lucky?!

Going Green with Air Packs

katie.lister — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:38:45 +0000

We love Mother Earth! As part of Epicure’s ongoing green initiatives, we have ditched the old mixed materials when packing orders and implemented an air pack system. Why have we made the switch?

Home Team Lunch: NAOSH Week Fashion Show

katie.lister — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:09:46 +0000

This month our Home Team Lunch coincided with NAOSH Week (North American Occupational Safety and Health) so we took the opportunity to merge our company celebrations with info and activities around this important week.

Home Office Observes NAOSH Week

katie.lister — Tue, 08 May 2012 18:26:23 +0000

This week we are observing North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH) (May 6–12) around Home Office.

Home Team Lunch: Spring Fling

katie.lister — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:02:34 +0000

Last month, our Home Team lunch had a spring fling theme, and even though it was raining outside, all 150 of us (or so) were cozy in the warehouse! We feasted on gluten-free and vegetarian pasta salad, strawberry salad, potato salad and spring-coloured cupcakes.

Meet the HTM: Chelsie Aichelberger

katie.lister — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:12:23 +0000

1) Describe your role with Epicure.
As Marketing Project Supervisor, I am the liaison between the Marketing and Communications Teams for creative projects and timelines, printing, and online messaging coordination.

How Green Are We?

katie.lister — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:07:05 +0000

It's easy being green! We’re always looking for ways to help the planet, whether it be greening our diet by eating locally, seasonally and sustainably or by adhering to a strict waste management system at Home Office.

Home Team Highlight: Innovation, Research & Development

katie.lister — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:22:15 +0000

Who’s behind our incredible food and cookware products? Why, it’s our Innovation, Research & Development (IRD) team of course! This team of 6 (soon to be 7) is all about taste, taste, taste!

Meet the HTM: Shelley Knudsen

kelsi.woodward — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:48:08 +0000

1) Describe your role with Epicure.

As a Customer Experience Representative, my job is to assist our Consultants and the general public with anything they need. I communicate with our Consultants via phone, chat and email.

Home Team Lunch: Shamrock Shaker

katie.lister — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:49:13 +0000

Each month, we invite the entire Home Team to a staff lunch in the warehouse for a chance to mingle over a great meal and celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and company successes.

Our House is a Very Fine House

katie.lister — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:55:10 +0000

For the past five months, members of our Marketing and Communications Teams have been waiting impatiently for renovations to be complete on their new office space in building C, located just off the entrance to the Epicure farm.

Epicure’s Epi-cars

katie.lister — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:48:26 +0000

Each of the vehicles at Epicure has a story. Sylvie’s blue station wagon, a 1981 Mercedes Benz 300 Turbo Diesel, is closely tied with the birth of Epicure.

Team Highlight: Customer Experience

katie.lister — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:01:42 +0000

Customer Experience is the outstretched hand of Home Office. From friendly greetings at reception to knowledgeable answers to questions, CE is there to support our Customers and Consultants.

Home Team Lunch: Cheesy Hollywood Romance

katie.lister — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:17:36 +0000

In celebration of Valentine’s Day this month, the theme for our February Home Team lunch was Cheesy Hollywood Romance. And cheesy it was!

Meet our HTM: Cindy Wilhelm

katie.lister — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:17:00 +0000

1) Describe your role with Epicure.
My job is to attract, source, and retain new talent to join our ever-growing, ever-changing, dynamic and extraordinary Home Team. A bit of sales, a bit of marketing, and a dash of schmoozing…all the fun stuff!

Love of Dessert: Home Team’s Favourite Valentine’s Treats

katie.lister — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:15:07 +0000

It’s no secret that we’re all dessertaholics at Home Office! One will often find chocolates, cookies and treats of all kinds in our offices – it doesn’t help that we have some amazing chefs whipping up goodies for photoshoots (and for us, too!).

Epic Rewards: New HTM Recognition Program

katie.lister — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:18:14 +0000

Spice up your life with recognition! Give thanks. Earn points. Get goodies. That’s the tagline for our new Home Team Epic Rewards program that has all our Team Members giving kudos and earning rewards!

Home Team Lunch: Chinese New Year Celebration

katie.lister — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:06:14 +0000

Every month the entire Home Team looks forward to being treated to a very special lunch. This month we celebrated Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon, a symbol signifying success and happiness.

The Photo Studio: Making Picture Magic

katie.lister — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:40:14 +0000

The work produced by the talented folk in in our photo studio is a particular point of pride here at Epicure. Pamela, our photographer, works with designers and food stylists in creating recipe shots, test kitchen blog how-to’s, product shots, imagery for marketing materials, and company events.

Leader’s Summit: Home Team Stories

katie.lister — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:36:21 +0000

Dozens of Home Team Members helped out for our 3-day Leader’s Summit at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa recently. With 130 Leaders in attendance from across the country, the event was a huge success!

Meet our HTM: Training Director Cheryl Brandt

katie.lister — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:38:18 +0000

1) Describe your role with Epicure.
I’m Epicure’s new Training Director, and my role is to lead Epicure’s Training Team. We develop Training for Epicure Consultants and Leaders. We’re also involved with helping to create and develop Consultant promotions and incentives.

Home Team’s Favourite Soup Recipes

katie.lister — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:03:41 +0000

We’ve surveyed a few of our Home Team Members on their favourite Epicure soup. Keep reading for some great soup inspiration!

January Product Releases: Cool Tools for the New Year

katie.lister — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:19:50 +0000

Our Home Team gets to see (and sometimes try) new products before anyone else! Let’s see what they have to say about our new line-up.

Make the Best of Your Health: Home Team Health Goals for 2012

katie.lister — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:00:33 +0000

The New Year and health resolutions go hand in hand at Epicure. This year a few Home Team Members were dedicated enough to put their resolutions in print. Let’s see what goals they’ve set for themselves in 2012!

The Spirit of Giving

katie.lister — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:41:39 +0000

We have a deep commitment to giving back. This year, we’ve donated more than ever to a variety of charities through funding drives, bake sales, raffles and charitable promotions.

Recognizing Success in 2011

katie.lister — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:10:22 +0000

Recognition is a core value here at Epicure and we’d like to take a moment to point out a few of our 2011 wins! 2011 was a record breaking year for our Consultants.

Happy Holidays from our CEO

katie.lister — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:14:10 +0000

Happy Holidays! This year (as we do every year) we celebrated the season in our finery at our annual Holiday Celebration.

Nourishing our Community

katie.lister — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:56:59 +0000

Recently, two of our amazing chefs taught their monthly cooking class at the Victoria Women’s Transition House (VWTH) and were given a lesson themselves.

Home Team Resolutions

katie.lister — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:48:18 +0000

The New Year is a time to celebrate and focus on self-improvement! In honour of the upcoming Epicure 2.0 initiatives, some of our Home Team Members have shared their resolutions with you.

Epicure Gets Glammed: the Holiday Party (Staff Stories)

katie.lister — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:58:07 +0000

Our annual Home Team Holiday Celebration was a great success this year! Held at the Fairmont Empress Crystal Ballroom and Palm Court, the event was the perfect way to kick off this special season.

Doing Less, Remarkably

katie.lister — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:53:42 +0000

“Doing less, remarkably” is one of the key concepts at the core of Epicure 2.0 and we think this statement applies to more than just business! Think back to your favourite meals. Were they incredibly elaborate creations that took roughly a bazillion hours to make?

Shareable Epicure Recipes Posted by You

katie.lister — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:12:46 +0000

Check out all the Epicure recipes being shared online! What's your favourite Epicure recipe, or recipe using Epicure products?

Meet our HTM: Nutrition & Culinary Manager Crystal MacGregor

katie.lister — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:26:32 +0000

1) Describe your role with Epicure.
I get to act like a double agent! As a Registered Dietitian, I inspire healthful cooking. As the Nutrition & Culinary Manager, I have the privilege to lead a dynamic and creative team of professional chefs, food scientists and food stylists.

Food: The Original Social Network

katie.lister — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:42:01 +0000

Have you noticed that parties always end up in the kitchen? That’s because people come together and connect around great food.

Meet our HTM: Graphic Designer Nathan Oickle

katie.lister — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:19:09 +0000

1) Describe your role with Epicure.
I am a Graphic Designer on a team of 7. I design and build various web and print materials; I also try to provide comic relief whenever possible!

This is What Epicure is to Me...

admin — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:48:45 +0000

In a world where it is often about having more and being more, it’s integral to me that I am part of a company that nourishes.

The Purpose Behind it All

admin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:33:14 +0000

Epicure 2.0 is coming and it begins here. We’re looking within and positioning Epicure for our future. This blog will be my way to share what’s up and what’s coming at Epicure.