Organized by Better Together BC, the Hands-on Cook-off contest launches on April 16th with a passionate message: to inspire kids and teens to cook with their parents and reap the lifelong benefits of sharing family meals. The Hands-on Cook-off contest was inspired by research that shows that when families cook and eat together, kids gain…
RECIPE ⎪ Easter Holiday Cookies: Jackson-Triggs Merlot Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Easter holiday in my household has always been about the kids. Every Easter Sunday, before the kids wake up, I carefully hide chocolate eggs, and plastic eggs with little prizes inside, all throughout my house and even outside if the weather is cooperating. The kids wake up, grab their Easter baskets, and the race is…
TRAVEL⎪Arizona – A photo guide to Arizona’s must-see tourist attractions.
Arizona is located in the Southwest of the United States and is best known for the Grand Canyon, Sonoran Desert and Botanical Desert Museum. This photo guide will show you some of the best places to visit. My first night, I stayed at the newest boutique resort, Mountain Shadows. The resort located in Paradise Valley and in…
2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vs Honda Pilot Touring Edition.
I recently had the opportunity to test drive two 2017 SUV’s – The Acura MDX Sport Hybrid and the Honda Pilot Touring Edition. Here’s what I discovered. 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid specifications: The Acura MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain (gasoline and electric) boasts a total system output of 321 horsepower and 289 lb.-ft. torque. 3.0-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 engine…
EVENT ⎜ Luxury Wellness Retreat at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C.
This is Catherine Roscoe Barr’s third Luxury Wellness Retreat at the Fairmont Empress. This program combines the science of health, happiness and productivity with just a sprinkle of magic. It connects practical success strategies with the transformative power of self-directed neuroplasticity. The Life Delicious curriculum will teach you how to hardwire personal power as a…
DINE | Bauhaus Restaurant
Bauhaus Restaurant 1 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 974-1147 Bauhaus Restaurant offers an upscale dining experience in historic Gastown of Vancouver. Newly appointed head Chef Tim Schulte along with co-executive chef David Mueller brings classic German fare with a modern twist. I was here to experience their six-course Summer tasting menu (four-course option is available as…
TRAVEL | 72 hours in New York.
This was my first trip to New York and I was really excited to experience this lively city! My Cathay Pacific red-eye flight landed at JFK at 7 am and we were promptly picked up by SuperShuttle and transported to our hotel. Located at the crossroads of Tribeca and the Financial District, Four Seasons Hotel Downtown…
TRAVEL ⎮ Cathay Pacific’s Lounge at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Business Class Cabin
Cathay Pacific’s First and Business class lounge offers understated luxury for travellers at Vancouver International Airport. Located between departure gates D66 and D67 in the International Terminal, the Cathay Pacific Lounge adopts the airlines contemporary and elegant design template which has already been rolled out in their other lounges in Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok, Taipei…
TRAVEL | Eight days with a 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat Sport.
I had the opportunity to take a 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat Sport, courtesy of Ford Canada, on an eight-day staycation through beautiful British Columbia. The new 2017 Ford F-150 Ecoboost engine now offers an impressive 10-speed transmission (3.5L Twin-Turbo V-6 engine, producing 375 hp) offering a smooth and powerful ride, which was perfect on my first…
TRAVEL | TOFINO: Pacific Sands Beach Resort
Pacific Sands Beach Resort 1421 Pacific Rim Hwy, Tofino, BC, V0R 1Z0 Tel: (250) 725-3322 Our next stop on our eight-day West Coast staycation was the Pacific Sands Resort in Tofino. Tofino is a small town located on Vancouver Island that offers year round surfing and storm watching that attract many people from around the world….
DINE | TOFINO: Wolf in the Fog
Wolf in the Fog 150 4 St, Tofino, B.C. Tel: (250) 725-9653 Wolf in the Fog, a 150 seat restaurant is located in the small surfing town of Tofino, British Columbia. Approximately a four-hour drive for Victoria, Tofino is situated along the West Coast of Vancouver Island. Wolf in the Fog was recently recognised as…
TRAVEL | WHISTLER: Staycation at Four Seasons Resort and Residences
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler 4591 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC, V0N 1B4 Tel: (604) 935-3400 Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler is one of North America’s top mountain resorts having been named Whistler‘s only Forbes Five Star Resort. In addition to world-class skiing, this award-winning Four Seasons Mountain Resort offers the ultimate year-round getaway in…
