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.
EVENT: NHL Heritage Classic Hosts Outdoor Spectator Plaza & MMV Giveaway for a #HeritageClassic Prize Pack
On Sunday, March 2, before the puck drops for the 2014 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic, the parking lot outside the Plaza of Nations will transform into the 2014 Canadian Tire NHL Spectator Plaza. Festivities that highlight the event include: Autograph opportunities and a live question and answer session with 1994 Vancouver Canucks Stanley Cup Final team members Kirk McLean and Cliff Ronning Interactive […]
2014 Dining Out For Life – Eat, Drink & Make a Difference (March 25)
For the 20th year in a row, British Columbia’s largest hospitality fundraiser will see over 80 participating restaurants across the Lower Mainland come together and donate 25% of their food sales in support of local men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. So many well-known and popular restaurants are on the list this year including Burgoo, Cascade, Hawksworth, Home […]