• 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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  • 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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  • Adventure Awaits in Costa Rica

    “Costa Rica is different from any place I’ve ever visited,” says INSPIRED Magazine columnist Pat Nichol. ...

    “Costa Rica is different from any place I’ve ever visited,” says INSPIRED Magazine columnist Pat Nichol. Along with Collette and a group of fellow adventurers, Pat will travel to the Central American ...

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  • Date Anyone?

    If you have ever thought that a date is, well just a date, think again.  A visit to the date markets in t ...

    If you have ever thought that a date is, well just a date, think again.  A visit to the date markets in the Middle East will soon change your mind as you discover the various types.  Purveyors of date ...

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  • Stand. Sip. Socialize.

    This is how you drink Espresso like an Italian. Whether it’s morning, noon or night, Italians love their ...

    This is how you drink Espresso like an Italian. Whether it’s morning, noon or night, Italians love their espresso. Unlike a café in the US or Canada, Italians don’t linger for long. The beverage is me ...

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  • The Silent Thief

    Osteoporosis is often referred to as "the silent thief" because it furtively robs both men and women of t ...

    Osteoporosis is often referred to as "the silent thief" because it furtively robs both men and women of their bone density causing thin, porous bones susceptible to fractures. Osteoporosis Canada repo ...

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  • Tips for Healthy Skin

    Several lifestyle practices can harm and reduce collagen and elastin in the skin, which provide support a ...

    Several lifestyle practices can harm and reduce collagen and elastin in the skin, which provide support and structure, preventing it from wrinkling and sagging. Cut back or avoid smoking, excess sun e ...

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