Author: Vanessa Choot

As a lifelong Vancouverite, there’s a pride and joy that comes from being one of the first to discover something new in your city – and then sharing about that experience. That’s the feeling that’s fueled Vanessa Choot’s passion for blogging and content creation on her Canadian lifestyle blog modernmixvancouver.com. Since 2008, Vanessa has kept her readers and followers ‘in the know’ on local happenings, facilitating for the discovery and support of brands, businesses, and experiences available in Vancouver. Vanessa combines her expertise in living a modern Vancouver lifestyle with an approachable relatability that inspires her followers to think – hey, if she can do it, I can too! It’s no surprise that most of the content on Modern Mix Vancouver is influenced by Vanessa’s tastes and interests. So get to know her likes and dislikes for a sense of what Modern Mix Vancouver can bring to you!

Teavana and Oprah Chai Tea Collaboration launches April 29 in Vancouver

Starbucks and Teavana are partnering together for a first-of-its-kind collaboration to co-create Teavana® Oprah Chai Tea. Beginning April 29, Starbucks will make a donation for each Teavana Oprah Chai product sold in Starbucks and Teavana stores to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation to benefit educational opportunities for youth. Oprah Winfrey personally developed the tea with Teavana’s […]

The Art of Vegetarian Cooking Class at The Dirty Apron Cooking School

Already within 10 minutes of this cooking class and demonstration, I was already learning a practical array of skills that I could take home and apply to my own cooking. For example: how to make pesto from scratch, how to caramelize onions, and how to roast tomatoes.

Why Merino Wool is the Perfect Transitional Piece for Springtime in Vancouver

When I was younger, my aunt in New Zealand would send me merino wool clothing for birthday and Christmas presents. This material is known to be very warm, breathable and lightweight, without being scratchy. It is because of my familiarity with merino wool, which is why Icebreaker Merino on West 4th caught my eye. Icebreaker Merino […]

The Best Off-Roading Trails in B.C. to Take Your Vehicle for Some Muddy Fun (Sponsored Post)

What racing around a track is to a sports car nut, is what off-roading on logging roads and trails is to a truck enthusiast. And luckily for British Columbians – with Mother Nature as a backyard – there are no shortages of muddy routes with interesting histories and fun names like the Whipsaw Trail or the Quesnel Canyon Crawl.

My Macaron Making Class Experience at Professor and the Pigeon

Macaron-making is a delicate art. The shell ingredients are simple but it’s the proper tools, techniques and timing which determines your success. I knew, like many others, I would greatly benefit from an instructor to teach me the best tips and tricks in baking a successful batch of these French pastries.

Mancakes Bakery Has the Mission to “Right the Wrongs Done to Cupcakes”

Started by local entrepreneurs, Mancakes Bakery has the mission to “right the wrongs done to cupcakes”? In other words, the owners of Mancakes believes that traditional cupcakes offered are too sweet and frilly, piled high with colourful (usually pink) icing and certainly not manly enough.