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Eric Akis: Summer soup stocked with garden veggies, topped with pistou

Eric Akis: Summer soup stocked with garden veggies, topped with pistou

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I, like everyone else, have moments where I’m anxious about what’s going on. That’s when I like to get moving and get my brain occupied with other things — like heading out in search of local produce.
Rediscover Grouse Mountain this summer – adventures await in your own backyard

Rediscover Grouse Mountain this summer – adventures await in your own backyard

This summer is certainly looking a little different than it has in the past. For many, travel plans have changed, and you’re seeking new ways to stay busy and active while sticking closer to home.
This Burnaby restaurant is rolling up some wild Japanese ‘burritos’

This Burnaby restaurant is rolling up some wild Japanese ‘burritos’

As a food blog writer, I often read other food blogs to see what people are talking about. Or arguing about.
12 fun things to do around Metro Vancouver this summer

12 fun things to do around Metro Vancouver this summer

With one of the most beautiful regions in the world at their fingertips, Metro Vancouverites are rediscovering all the local treasures that the area has to offer.
Eric Akis: Are you a Canadian foodie? Take this quiz and find out

Eric Akis: Are you a Canadian foodie? Take this quiz and find out

Canada Day will soon be here, the time of year I offer another edition of my annual Canadian food quiz. Give it a try, eh, and see how you do. You’ll find the answers here .
Micro weddings offer intimate option for those who don’t want to delay nuptials

Micro weddings offer intimate option for those who don’t want to delay nuptials

With limits on mass gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many couples are opting to cancel or postpone their upcoming nuptials.
LIVE WELL clinics safely reopen across the province

LIVE WELL clinics safely reopen across the province

As British Columbia loosens its COVID-19 restrictions, LIVE WELL Exercise Clinics are re-opening across the province with enhanced safety precautions in mind.
Ikea releases its famous Swedish meatball recipe

Ikea releases its famous Swedish meatball recipe

As its stores and cafeterias are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ikea is sharing the recipe for its signature Swedish meatballs – and they won’t be as difficult to assemble as the company’s furniture.
Lower Mainland painting company offers superior service

Lower Mainland painting company offers superior service

More time at home and the arrival of Spring makes this the perfect moment to tackle those home renovations you’ve been dreaming of.
Allergy sufferers breathe easier with hardwood flooring

Allergy sufferers breathe easier with hardwood flooring

While some love the sight of spring blossoming along streets and in parks, the seasonal shift weighs heavily on allergy-sufferers.