Category: Vancouver

RECIPE ⎪JAPANESE SALMON RICE BURGER BAKED WILD SOCKEYE SALMON PATTY

My family and I enjoy eating a lot of fresh wild salmon. However, it is not always accessible for us so the next best thing is canned wild salmon. I’ve partnered with Gold Seal and created this super fun and delicious Japanese Style Wild Salmon Rice Burger. Not only is this Wild Salmon Burger loaded…

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EVENT ⎪BC’s Hands-on Cook-off Contest celebrates its​ ninth year!

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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DINE | Fairmont Vancouver Hotel: Canada 150 Afternoon Tea.

Fairmont Vancouver Hotel 900 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6 (604) 684-3131 Hosted in the Private Dining Room of Notch8 Restaurant & Bar, décor includes vintage photographs of hotels such as Fairmont Royal York, Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Empress, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, archival images of guests travelling aboard Canadian Pacific locomotives, and iconic Canadian…

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DINE | Miku Restaurant: Aburi Kaiseki Dinner

Miku Restaurant 200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 568-3900 Last week, my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Vancouver, Miku. This upscale venue is located along the beautiful waterfront of downtown Vancouver, across from Canada Place and offers spectacular views of the North Shore. Miku…

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DINE | Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge-Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge – Wedgewood Hotel & Spa 845 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC Tel: (604) 608-5319 Just around the corner from Vancouver’s shopping district, Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge is found in the award-winning Wedgewood Hotel & Spa. Upon entering the restaurant, the attention to detail is immediately apparent. You are instantly surrounded by luxury,…

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