There are a lot of museums and galleries on the UBC Point Grey campus and I’ve been trying to visit them all before I leave the student life. I’ve tried to get into the art gallery at the Audain Art Centre no less than four times. I’ve tried at different […] Read More
I heard Ian Tostenson, the president of the BC Restaurant and Food Services Association on CBC Radio recently during a piece about the drought in Vancouver. With stage three water restrictions in place throughout Metro Vancouver, the announcer was curious what the restaurant industry was doing to help – such […] Read More
Rain or Shine, Kitsilano’s favourite ice cream hang out, has a new outdoor seating area. They’ve taken over two parking spots on 4th Avenue. Car park or ice cream park? I know which one I’d choose. I suspect they are participating in the City’s Viva Vancouver program which is exploring […] Read More
I’m going to make this dish for a potluck picnic this weekend. It’s always a favourite. It’s from the Greens Cookbook by Deborah Madison (the wonderful San Francisco restaurant). The cabbage is cooked just enough to soften it, then tossed with apple, goat cheese and roasted walnuts. This is a […] Read More
There’s a great feature on food waste in the August issue of Alive Magazine. Here’s an excerpt, but there’s much more if you click on the link. In Canada, we throw away more food per year than Africa produces. This figure may seem shocking, but there’s no denying the cost […] Read More
Saw this post from Jim Pennie on Facebook via a couple of my FB friends. Heart-achingly beautiful. These chairs were laid out for a wedding in 1939 in Poland. The wedding was abandoned, and so were the chairs due to the German invasion. They were found again after the war […] Read More
A reminder about the current water restrictions in Vancouver. This is from the Greenest City newsletter. The record low snowpack on the mountains this spring is a reminder that potable water, even in our typically rainy climate, is a precious resource. Lawn watering restrictions are now in effect through September […] Read More
I went back to school in 2012 with the sole purpose of getting a full time job. I was tired of the freelance roller coaster. Last summer, I tested the waters and unexpectedly hooked a job at the UBC Learning Exchange. On the surface, “Coordinator of the English Conversation Program” […] Read More
The Pride Parade is today and it is fantastic, but the shopping at the festival on Sunset Beach is also pretty spectacular. Many of the vendors who were at Folk Fest will be there. I got this tatoo sleeve at Pride a few years ago. I’m not brave enough for […] Read More
The City of Vancouver has reached the halfway mark on its Greenest City Action Plan and is asking for input. It’s the Bright Green Summer! The Greenest City 2020 Action Plan is at its mid-point, and it’s time to celebrate successes to date and look at what’s to come. […] Read More