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Cut carbs in 2020 with ‘chaffles’

Cut carbs in 2020 with ‘chaffles’

You can use these cheese and egg waffles as an alternative to bread, pizza dough and dessert
This is where you go for Chinese barbeque in Burnaby

This is where you go for Chinese barbeque in Burnaby

Some Westerners might have trouble wrapping their heads around eating barbeque that’s not dripping with sauce, but it’s a good way to go. Chinese barbeque is quite different from the slather-it-on barbeque of, say, Memphis or many Canadian backyards.
North Burnaby finally gets some Persian food with two new eateries

North Burnaby finally gets some Persian food with two new eateries

When I moved back to my hometown of North Burnaby a few years ago, it was pretty frustrating to not have close access to Persian food. I mean, Burnaby has a kazillion sush bars (which does make me happy), but I need me some Persian herbs and spices.
Last minute holiday drinks and dining in Vancouver

Last minute holiday drinks and dining in Vancouver

Many of these seasonal offerings are limited editions, so if you want a Turducken sandwich or holiday seafood platter, you better get moving (with recipe)
Changing our pricey food habits tough to swallow in B.C.

Changing our pricey food habits tough to swallow in B.C.

Despite higher grocery prices predicted for 2020, B.C. residents are among the least likely to change their food-buying habits to cut costs, according to a recent survey.
Opinion: I found the absolute most relaxing place in Burnaby

Opinion: I found the absolute most relaxing place in Burnaby

Look, my plan to have a December vacation “seemed” like a good idea at the time. Take a week off and get some errands done so it’s not so crazy during the final days before Christmas and refresh before 2020 kicks into gear.
These are Burnaby's best dumplings. They explode

These are Burnaby's best dumplings. They explode

When you talk about “dumplings,” you can cover a lot of ground. It’s a pretty broad-based classification of food, but generally means pieces of dough wrapped around a filling, or not.
Six outdoor ice skating rinks in and around Vancouver to check out this winter

Six outdoor ice skating rinks in and around Vancouver to check out this winter

It’s time to lace up those skates! While Vancouver winters are mild, we still have a few places in and around the city where outdoor ice-skating happens in the chillier months.
Here are the winners of The Growler’s 2019 Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards

Here are the winners of The Growler’s 2019 Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards

It’s the festive season, so let’s celebrate all the incredible craft beer being brewed in our province — and what better way to do that than with the Growler’s 2019 B.C.
This iconic sub joint has Burnaby’s best diner food

This iconic sub joint has Burnaby’s best diner food

Diners have gotten a bad name on the culinary scene.