Mimi & Marge Sample Sale (Nov 14 to 17, 2012)

Mimi & Marge is a Vancouver-based jewelry and handbag line and they are having a sample sale from Wednesday November 14 to Saturday November 17th at their head office at #140-1355 Parker Street (between Clark and Odlum Drive). Mimi & Marge is known for simple yet stylish silver jewellery.  The brand works together with local […]

DD Mau Vietnamese Sandwiches

Located on Pacific Street in Yaletown, DD Mau is a “Bahn Mi” (Vietnamese Sandwich) quick service restaurant.  All their sandwiches are served on French baguettes, but with Asian seasoning like lemongrass, kimchi or sweet chili aioli.  DD Mau’s specials of the day are written on sheets of brown paper on the wall, the other menu […]

Vancouver Farmers Winter Market at Nat Bailey Stadium

Calling all local food enthusiasts! Vancouver’s Winter Farmers Market is now open every Saturday from November 3, 2011 to April 27, 2012 at Nat Bailey Stadium (4601 Ontario Street). Vancouver Farmers Markets are a great place to purchase fresh, local produce as well as food products (jams, sauce, etc.) Eat and support local and enjoy knowing where your […]

Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps – now available in a wheat-free “Raincoast Oat Crisps” version

After the successful introduction of six flavours of the original “Raincoast Crisps” recipe, the Vancouver-based Lesley Stowe is launching her newest creation, the wheat-free Raincoast Oat Crisp, at Whole Foods Market and select fine food retailers in Vancouver. Created for health-minded consumers and those with gluten sensitivities, the Raincoast Oat Crisp will be initially available in two of Lesley’s […]

Aruhndara Yaletown – November Promotion

Last month, we wrote about the new Aruhndara Thai bath and body boutique in Yaletown.  Boutique owner Khanita Chakritthakoon promised that if I visited her again, I’d get to experience one of her amazing neck and shoulder massages which comes from over 15 years of experience working in the spa industry in both Thailand and Vancouver.  With […]

LUSH – “Fun” Multi-Purpose Moldable Soap

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics has done it again and invents yet another fun, colourful product; be a kid again and have some “FUN”!  The newest product from LUSH is a multi-purpose, moldable soap which acts as a 4-in-1 product for body, hands, hair and bath.  You play with it like Playdough, molding it into different shapes […]