I’ll never forget that time I was walking along Vancouver’s beautiful sea wall and kept coming across empty energy gel packets littered all over the path. A marathon had taken place the day before and I was a) horrified at the litterbugs and b) intrigued by these gel things. What did they do? Who would want to squirt gel into their mouths while running? I had so many questions.… Read more »

How do you get around? For those of us who live in the city, it’s a daily question. Do I drive, and risk not finding parking, or do I cycle, and take on a bit of sweat. Or, do I go for public transit and trust the timing of a few tight connections. The good news is that today there are more options than even for … Read more »

We all have that friend that l-o-v-e-s hot sauce. You know, the one that probably has a bottle in their bag right now. Yes, they’re annoying when every restaurant order is followed by a request for … Read more »

I’ve always been interested in what the stars have to say. For years I have checked zodiac signs before first dates, flipped to horoscopes in magazines before I travel, and sought them out in the early morning hours of important events in my life.… Read more »

Tea isn’t just for sipping in the afternoon with tiny, bland cucumber sandwiches. I used to think that was the case, until a friend of mine turned me onto the delicious creation that is the Earl Grey Marteani. It got me thinking: What else could be done in the kitchen with tea? I discovered that tea … Read more »

They are the glue that binds many of our meals together, providing flavor, texture and a means to cook our favorite foods. Oils are indispensable in the kitchen, but which ones do you need, and what’s the difference between the various types? Read on, my friends. Read on.… Read more »

There are two types of people in this world: those who eat their crusts and those who don’t. Think about the last time you had pizza with friends or family. Invariably there are a few plates lying around after the meal is done littered with bite-marked crust ends, … Read more »