From drive-in to dine-in, this week our beloved BC restaurant chain White Spot is going above and Beyond with its delicious and mouth-watering meatless burger patty. Available in all White Spot restaurants in BC and Alberta, this four-ounce chargrilled Avocado Beyond Burger™ patty is 100% plant-based. The burger is fully-composed of fresh avocado, pickled onions,…
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Easy Keto + Paleo Crispy Almond Crackers #Recipe
Do you want to impress your friends and family with homemade crackers that are only made with 3 ingredients and are healthy? Are you on a diet and want a high protein and low carb snack? I have one of the best kept secret recipes to share with you today. If you love crispy savory…
Easy Paleo Friendly No Bake Granola Bars
Since the New Year, I have been trying to choose healthier snacking options. This is probably the hardest challenge for my diet. At times I have a sweet tooth and I crave something crunchy and sweet, often opting for something unhealthy, like a chocolate bar or a cookie. Experimenting in the kitchen to create a…
Keto/Paleo Friendly One Pan Meal – Juicy Roasted Tenderloin and Vegetables
There is nothing more satisfying than cooking a healthy and delicious meal that requires minimal effort. Especially after a busy work day or juggling the kids, it’s nice to be able to have a quick hot meal without all the fuss. Often, we associate roast dinners with time and effort in the kitchen. However, with…
5 Ways to Beat the Post-Holiday Blues
Now that the holidays are wrapped up for the year, it feels as if we may need to wait another 11 months to feel that holiday joy. It seems common to have the post-holiday blues. If you’ve already broken your New Year’s resolutions, overindulged in delectable treats, have zero motivation to get off the couch,…
Bacio Rosso – A Whimsical Dining Experience
For Christmas, I wanted to surprise my partner with a unique experience. This gourmet 3 hr show has been running for the past few months in Vancouver, with an extension until March 10, 2019. Hidden in Queen Elizabeth Park, this white top venue showcases “Canada’s first Gourmet Cabaret Cirque. Moulin Rouge meets Cabaret meets Fine…
Soft & Chewy Holiday Gingerbread Cookies
Soft & Chewy Holiday Gingerbread Cookies “Run, run, as fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread man!” Growing up, The Gingerbread Man was one of my favorite childhood tales. Mentioning gingerbread evokes nostalgia and are my favorite cookies to bake and eat, especially over the holiday season. I love the smell…
Havana Theatre Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever – Dec 6 – 16, 2018
This holiday season, if you are looking to get out of the cold and liven up your holiday spirit, you’ll have to visit Havana Theatre on the Drive. For a limited time showing now until December 16, 2018, Naked Goddess Productions presents to you, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a lively and comedic playwright directed…
Event Recap: Passions 2018
Last week my palate went on a culinary adventure. I was invited to Passions 2018, a gastronomic focused charity event for the Dr. Peter Foundation at Performance Works on Granville Island, hosted by Global TV anchor Sophie Lui. This year, with ticket sales, sponsorship, a live auction with celebrity auctioneer Fred Lee, and countless donated…
Foolproof Scrumptious Chewy And Soft Oatmeal Cookies
I’ve been on the hunt for the most delectable chewy and soft oatmeal cookie to impress the pickiest cookie connoisseurs. After several failed attempts from multiple recipes found online claiming fame as “the best cookie recipe,” I felt discouraged. Fortunately, my colleague at work had made one of the best batches of cookies I’ve ever…
Mary in Vancity 