Wedding Count Down Is On After attending the wedding of my very good friends this past weekend, I am suddenly acutely aware that I better get planning my own! We’re going to be covering a few things in our new wedding count down series. My amazing friend, Summer Dhillon, looked like royalty alongside her king, Patrick…
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Bin 941 Tapas
Vancouver Icon Bin 941 Shines On I was a devotee to the Bins back in the day, both 941 and 942, and had many a first, and a few last, dates there. These were the first real tapas-style dining opportunities outside a few of the Spanish and Greek options that existed at the time. Owner…
Happy Planet Happy Soups To Go
Happy Planet Grab And Go Single-Serving Soup We’ve often thrown a bag of Happy Planet Soup into our grocery bag for those times when we don’t have time to cook from scratch. Squash and cashew with coconut, tumeric and cinnamon is a favourite and we’ll usually grill up some cheese bread to complete our meal…
CND Flirtation and Spa Collection Premiers at Onyx Aesthetics
Testing Out The New CND Beauty Collections Last fall I discovered Onyx Aesthetics Studio at 425 Abbott Street in Gastown and was thrilled (yes nails thrill me!) to return for the unvailing of a new collection of my favourite nail polish brand, CND. CND has the Shellac Brand, which tend to last about 2 weeks and…
What’s Good In March
A Round Up Of What’s Good In March around Vancouver VIFF presents Crushed Her father’s death brings Elliot back to the family home and business, a 100-year-old vineyard on the brink of bankruptcy. Here, she unravels the mystery of his death by facing her own traumatic past. The film explores themes of loss, memory, and…
Family Run Hopcott Farms Growing Again
Hopcott Farms Expands Retail Space Family-run Hopcott Farms opened their retail space in 2006 and has now increased it’s Pitt Meadow facilities to a total of 7,700 meat-filled feet! We never miss the chance to stock up on grass-fed beef, meat pies, sausages, bone broth and pepperoni if we are passing through, or even near…
Meet the female forces shaping Vancouver’s hospitality industry
International Women’s Day – Industry Insiders This International Women’s Day, L’Abattoir invites guests to their private dining space for an empowering panel discussion between some of the leading ladies of Vancouver’s hospitality industry. Moderated by L’Abattoir’s Assistant General Manager and Wine Director, Lisa Haley, guests will include Andrea Carlson (Owner/Chef, Burdock & Co.), Kimberly Hall (Restaurant Manager, Hawksworth),…
The Oscars – Where to Watch in Vancouver
Maybe this is the year that we watch The Oscars, or at least the red carpet part. There’s many a house party we’ve heard and if you’re invited to one, perfect, if not there’s still a few spots around town to celebrate. Oscar Party at El Camino’s Catch the Academy Awards during El Camino’s annual Oscar…
Bagel Chase
The Bagels are ready .. are you? Bagel Chase combines two of my favourite things; running (well sort of) and bagels (TOTALLY). I did a few laps last year and will head out on the course once again this year for at least one on Sunday! Bagel Chase is on Saturday, February 27th and Sunday the…
Cookbook – Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow Cooker Recipes to the Rescue I try to have something in the fridge or freezer that can be reheated for the nights where I get home later or don’t feel like cooking, but if I am really orgainzed I can plan ahead and have my slow cooker do most of the work. Hence I seek…
Vancouver International Wine Festival Update Last Call For Tickets
The Vancouver International Wine Festival Update! Almost sold out! Wine stars from around the world will travel to Vancouver for the 38th Vancouver International Wine Festival, February 20 to 28 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and other venues in Metro Vancouver. Here’s the Vancouver International Wine Festival Update. Each of the 155 wineries from the 14…
TD Your Story, Your Future
Plan Your Financial Future with TD Bank’s TD Your Story, Your Future Seminars While we often talk only of food, travel and fun on the Good Life Vancouver, one can’t live very much of a good life without a thought towards finances. I partnered up with TD Wealth to help shine some light on this more…
Revlon Nutri Color Creme
Revlon Nutri Color Creme Brightens Up Dullying Color I like my hair black and it’s been that way for a while, but in the summer I lived a little on the wild side added some red streaks and loved it. Below is my Selfology Hair colour and style, read more about that here as it was a great…
#Giveaway $100 #GiftCerts for BIG SMOKE BURGER
Big Smoke Burger Opens in Burnaby On February 15th, Big Smoke Burger, the gourmet burger franchise will open Burnaby location at Simon Fraser University and we have 2 $50 gift cards to giveaway! Located Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus (8901 University High Street, Cornerstone Mews) they will also be celebrating the grand opening, Big Smoke Burger will be giving…
Snickerdoodles
When asked what Michael wanted for Valentine’s Day sweets, he asked for Snickerdoodles. I think it’s just because it’s such a fun thing to say. They are basically just a sugar cookie dipped in sugar and cinnamon, and very easy to make, as well. You can refridgerate or freeze the dough too. It has a…
BC Home and Garden Show, February 17-21 at BC Place Stadium
There’s lots Cooking at the BC Home and Garden Show Real advice. Real inspiration. Real experts. The BC Home and Garden Show is the most trusted resource for every home improvement project, inside and out. Get no-nonsense advice from Canada’s favourite home, horticulture and landscaping specialists including HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler and Carson Arthur, lifestyle expert Leigh-Ann…
In The Kitchen with Canadian Lentils
Canadian Lentils with Sausage, Spinach and Veggies The United Nations has declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses (IYP). Canada is one of the world’s largest pulse producing nations, growing lentils, beans, peas, and chickpeas. In celebration of IYP, Chef Michael Smith and Canadian Lentils invited Canadian bloggers and foodies to submit a pitch video featuring…
Lunar New Year Tea Service at Urban Tea Merchant
Lunar New Year Tea Service We’ve been up in Kelowna for Gold Medal Plates and getting around to taste some of the new restaurants up there, but before we left got a preview of the Lunar New Year Tea Service at Urban Tea Merchant and would recommend you get there too. Asian-inspired savouries and sweets…
Chef Jan Trittenbach – Soltice Seasonal Cuisine Edmonton Gold Medal Plates Chef
One more day until Kelowna where the mystery bottle of wine is revealed! Chef Jan Trittenbach has been here before and he’s back. Now at Soltice Seasonal Cuisine in Edmonton, his answers follow. Tell us a little bit about your restaurant and/or style of cooking. We are a small boutique restaurant with 40 seats….
Chef Stuart Cameron – Byblos Toronto Gold Medal Plates Chef
Just a few days before Gold Medal Plates in Kelowna. Next interview? Stuart Cameron from Patria, Byblos (Miami & Toronto) and STORYS. Tell us a little bit about your restaurant and/or style of cooking. : Patria is a Spanish tapas restaurant that follows the traditional flavours of Spanish cuisine. At this restaurant, we focus on importing…
