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!

10 creative Fresh Prep hacks to make the most of your meal

As a long-time Freshprep user, I’ve found a few simple ‘hacks’ over the years that have made my time in the kitchen more organized, and stretched my meals further.

Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods Opens 2,400sqft location at Park Royal

Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods Opens 2,400sqft location at Park Royal.

Unboxing the Simply Beautiful Summer 2020 Subscription Box

For the past year, I’ve been subscribed to the Simply Beautiful Box, a lifestyle subscription box for Canadian women, curated by the editors of BC Living. Every three months, a seasonal collection of items is shipped to its subscribers, containing 7 – 8 local beauty, skincare, home, and lifestyle accessory products. The Summer 2020 Simply […]

Rain or Shine Launches Limited Edition Basil Lime Vermouth Sorbet

Vancouver’s Rain or Shine Ice Cream has teamed up with Ampersand Distilling Co. to create a vermouth-infused basil, lime sorbet made with Ampersand’s Imperative Dry Vermouth (and a splash of Ampersand Gin).

Father’s Day Gift Ideas from Wayne Gretzky Distillery

Wayne Gretzky Distillery Red Cask Whisky

With Father’s Day just around the corner, here are three Wayne Gretzky Distillery Whiskies that’ll score brownie points with Dad.

The myMomentum Wellness Trio: the M App, M Events, and new M Box

myMomentum went into the Covid-19 pandemic with two “M” offerings, and has now come out into the new normal with three: the free M App (with the wellness challenges and rewards marketplace), M Events (online until it’s safe to bring back in person), and the new M Box.