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Discovering Tofino & Ucluelet’s Flourishing Culinary Scenes

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|Date: February 28, 2026
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Discovering Tofino & Ucluelet’s Flourishing Culinary Scenes

Author: Michelle Hopkins When I was invited to embark on a curated culinary journey to dive deeper into T ...

Author: Michelle Hopkins When I was invited to embark on a curated culinary journey to dive deeper into Tofino and Ucluelet’s vibrant food scenes, I was intrigued. Ideally situated along the west coas ...

February 28, 2026
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All About Chocolate

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|Date: February 29, 2024
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All About Chocolate

Cocoa, the main ingredient in dark chocolate, does offer health-boosting properties for cardiovascular he ...

Cocoa, the main ingredient in dark chocolate, does offer health-boosting properties for cardiovascular health: flavonoids that help increase blood flow and reduce clotting risk, and procyanidins, whic ...

February 29, 2024
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Good Eats!

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|Date: July 28, 2023
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Good Eats!

Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good. –Irish Proverb The two main reasons people move in ...

Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good. –Irish Proverb The two main reasons people move into a full-service independent living residence are for the homecooked meals and the companionsh ...

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EAT STAY LOVE

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|Date: July 26, 2021
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EAT STAY LOVE

Eggs Benedict for breakfast, sautéed prawns with garlic butter for lunch, and rosemary roasted lamb for d ...

Eggs Benedict for breakfast, sautéed prawns with garlic butter for lunch, and rosemary roasted lamb for dinner. These are just a few mouth-watering dishes on the menu at retirement residences. And whe ...

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PANAMA CITY’S FOOD REVOLUTION

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|Date: September 30, 2020
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PANAMA CITY’S FOOD REVOLUTION

“It will be pioneer travellers who will tell the rest of the world what Panama is,” says Annie Young, my ...

“It will be pioneer travellers who will tell the rest of the world what Panama is,” says Annie Young, my tour guide. I’m trying to listen intently as she talks about what she calls “authentic” tourism ...

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Curb Appeal in Victoria BC

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Curb Appeal in Victoria BC

During the recent COVID-19 virus, many of us have found shopping for and preparing meals a challenge. ...

During the recent COVID-19 virus, many of us have found shopping for and preparing meals a challenge. The current situation brings with it many challenges, not the least of which is how to ...

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Chef Lynn Crawford: Passionate About Family and Food

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|Date: March 01, 2020
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Chef Lynn Crawford: Passionate About Family and Food

The day starts early for celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford. When I catch up with her, she’s en route to the ne ...

The day starts early for celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford. When I catch up with her, she’s en route to the next errand with her partner, Lora Kirk, and their youngest daughter, Gemma. She’s been up since ...

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Haute Cuisine At Retirement Residences

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|Date: January 31, 2020
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Haute Cuisine At Retirement Residences

For lunch, enjoy a light and flaky bacon, chive and cheddar quiche. For dinner, indulge in a juicy roast ...

For lunch, enjoy a light and flaky bacon, chive and cheddar quiche. For dinner, indulge in a juicy roast pork tenderloin with mango chutney, curried sweet potatoes, green beans and cauliflower. You’re ...

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Quest For a Perfect Cup of Coffee

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|Date: October 01, 2019
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Quest For a Perfect Cup of Coffee

I am one of those early morning foggy headed souls that bump into furniture on my way to the kitchen to g ...

I am one of those early morning foggy headed souls that bump into furniture on my way to the kitchen to grind my beans and heat up my little Italian coffee pot. I spend a small fortune on organic, per ...

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The Sensory Experienes of Northern Spain

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|Date: October 01, 2019
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The Sensory Experienes of Northern Spain

The melodic sound of bells is one of the lasting memories of my recent trip to Northern Spain. Bells from ...

The melodic sound of bells is one of the lasting memories of my recent trip to Northern Spain. Bells from the townhall to mark the time of day, church bells to alert the devout, and the constant, dist ...

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The Growth Of Vegan Living: What’s It All About?

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|Date: September 01, 2019
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The Growth Of Vegan Living: What’s It All About?

There's been a global surge in vegan living in recent years, partly driven by environmental concerns over ...

There's been a global surge in vegan living in recent years, partly driven by environmental concerns over the greenhouse gases created by animal agriculture. There's also been a growing interest in th ...

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Vancouver Island’s Craft Distillery Tsunami

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|Date: July 01, 2019
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Vancouver Island’s Craft Distillery Tsunami

As the desire to know where our food comes from takes hold, it should come as no surprise that we also wa ...

As the desire to know where our food comes from takes hold, it should come as no surprise that we also want to know who’s making our spirits and what ingredients they’re using. Nowhere in Canada is th ...

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Victoria’s Trendy Food Scene

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|Date: April 01, 2019
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Victoria’s Trendy Food Scene

Cut off from the mainland, it can be hard for an island to be self-sufficient. But from coffee roasters t ...

Cut off from the mainland, it can be hard for an island to be self-sufficient. But from coffee roasters to salt makers, when it comes to its food scene, Vancouver Island can take care of itself. Check ...

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Bone Broth for Healthy Skin?

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Bone Broth for Healthy Skin?

The interest in bone broth has been long and ongoing because of its collagen content. Collagen is a prote ...

The interest in bone broth has been long and ongoing because of its collagen content. Collagen is a protein that forms the structure of our bodies. Bone broth is especially known for its role in youth ...

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5 Food That Could Help With Arthritis

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|Date: February 01, 2019
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5 Food That Could Help With Arthritis

Many of us have felt the pain, stiffness and loss of mobility that comes with arthritis. The feeling can ...

Many of us have felt the pain, stiffness and loss of mobility that comes with arthritis. The feeling can range from a dull ache to debilitating pain. There are over 100 different types of arthritis – ...

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