Living

Gardening and comedy aren’t all that different. Timing is everything with both, but it’s also how we deal with the unexpected that makes gardening and comedy a lot alike.

There are times when a meal can feel like a religious awakening. That first bite hits your mouth and it’s so shockingly good, it feels as though the heavens have opened up just for your taste buds.

And, who needs mini donuts when plant-based treats are on this year’s PNE menu

It’s going to be an “all hands on deck” day for kids and kids at heart this month as White Spot brings back their special annual fundraiser. Pirate Pak Day will take place at White Spot locations across B.C., including Richmond, on Wednesday, Aug.

The B.C. Day long weekend is upon us which means Vancouver’s annual mass exodus to the verdant hinterland begins anew.

Proceeds from Blizzard sales at Dairy Queen stores across the province will support B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation

Afternoon Tea in The Window at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver runs Aug. 1 to Sept. 2

Sure, it’s no secret how much I love the Burnaby Heights. It’s our city’s best eating district, with all due respect to the fine row of restaurants along Kingsway near Metrotown.

The concept of ‘the average lot size’ is changing. In the near future, ‘average size’ could mean several hundred square feet located way off the ground, rather than an expansive suburban lot. As gardeners, our response to this may be negative.

If you have ever attended one of my cooking classes or cooking shows, you know that I am a big advocate for using fat in cooking. You will always hear me chanting “Fat is Flavour; Fat is Moisture; Fat is your Friend”.