Food, fitness, West Coast style
Although I have lived in Vancouver for 11 years, this is my first time attending the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival. (Embarrassing, right?) This year the festival has been impacted by COVID with 50 per cent capacity seating, streaming options
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The Vancouver Christmas Market is a German-style Christmas market which takes place every November/December until Christmas Eve day at Jack Poole Plaza. Due to the ongoing COVID situation in 2021, pre-purchasing your ticket is recommended, and proof of vaccination is
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Gem Chocolates is a small artisan chocolate shop in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver. I dropped in on National Chocolate Day to sample something different than your average store-bought variety. The name Gem, says it all. The chocolates are small
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Zara’s Deli and Fresh Pasta is located inside the Granville Island Public Market. Their authentic ingredients will make your home-cooked meals special. Pick up fresh pasta, sauce, cheeses, oils and vinegars, then roam over to one of the produce stands
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The Nut Merchant is a Vancouver treat tucked away near the seaside, courtyard entrance of the Granville Island Public Market. You can stop by here and sample a wide variety of locally made flavoured nuts. They have both savoury and
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There is only one cupcake so special that it needs its own day, and that is chocolate. Yes, Oct. 19 is Chocolate Cupcake Day. Vegan cupcakes are not easy to make at home, but they happen to be springing up
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