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Ditch the Gatorade and try this natural sports drink
Coca-Cola is dropping a controversial ingredient from its Powerade sports drink after a similar move by PepsiCo's Gatorade last year,...

Gail Johnson
Oct 1, 20141 min read
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Take a hike, Skittles: here's to natural candy
Check out these treats I discovered at the Shipyards Market in North Vancouver's LoLo neighbourhood recently: all-natural hard candies...

Gail Johnson
Sep 3, 20141 min read
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A great guide to griling veggies like a pro
I have the good folks at Fix--in particular Florida BBQ Association Judge Robyn Medlin Lindars--to thank for this super-duper guide to...

Gail Johnson
Sep 3, 20141 min read
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Only in Vancouver: organic cotton candy
You know you're in Vancouver when there's a lineup for organic cotton candy. We stumbled upon the confection craziness last night while...

Gail Johnson
Aug 23, 20141 min read
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Everyday Vegetarian makes meatless meals a breeze
You've gotta love it when a cookbook follows through on the promise delivered in its subtitle. In the case of Everyday Vegetarian,...

Gail Johnson
Aug 19, 20142 min read
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Two Diets: The Grizzly vs. the Average Baseball Fan. A Cross-Cultural Study
Let's compare, shall we, the diet of Grinder and Coola, the two Grizzlies up at Vancouver's Grouse Mountain, and that of the average...

Gail Johnson
Aug 13, 20141 min read
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Blueberry cooking camp inspires little chefs
My kids have always been great about helping me bake. Cakes, cupcakes, muffins, banana bread, granola bars; both boys have helped...

Gail Johnson
Jun 20, 20141 min read
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Discovering sumac and za'taar
Foodies take note: sumac could make a terrific addition to your herb selection. Executive chef Karan Suri recently touched down at the...

Gail Johnson
Jun 14, 20141 min read
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Cycling from bite to bite: Whistler rocks it for fit foodies
Imagine this, parents: a trip to Whistler that didn't involve a stop at that playground near the Olympic rings. Granted, as far as...

Gail Johnson
Jun 8, 20142 min read
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SoBo Cookbook = Feel-good food
Every November, my family goes to Tofino for a few days of surfing, eating, reading, walking, and relaxing. The pilgrimage that we share...

Gail Johnson
May 6, 20142 min read
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The True Meaning of Comfort Food
If love can come in many forms, food is chief among them. This blog came to a screeching halt a little while ago when my world was turned...

Gail Johnson
Apr 7, 20141 min read
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Chefs' Wellness Series: Fable's Trevor Bird
Trevor Bird is chef and owner of Vancouver's outstanding Fable Restaurant, located in Kits. He was runner-up on the second edition of Top...

Gail Johnson
Feb 4, 20142 min read
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Chefs' Wellness Series: Heather Cunliffe
Heather Cunliffe opened Cafe Bliss in 2008 in Victoria with a simple goal: to provide pure nourishment. Her brother, Joe Cunliffe, joined...

Gail Johnson
Jan 6, 20142 min read
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Chefs' Wellness Series: Chef Marc-André Choquette
Marc-AndréChoquette is executive chef at Tableau Bar Bistro as well as the Homer Street Café and Bar. Chef MAC, as he's known, hails from...

Gail Johnson
Dec 6, 20133 min read
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The good kind of blues
Every year, my local Whole Foods has a one-day sale on organic blueberries. I stock up, buying as many cases as I can fit in my...

Gail Johnson
Dec 2, 20132 min read
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Chefs' Wellness Series: Ned Bell
Four Seasons Vancouver executive chef Ned Bell brought the farm-to-table philosophy to YEW seafood + bar. He dishes on his approach to...

Gail Johnson
Nov 29, 20132 min read
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Garlic may kill contaminants in baby formula
Foodies love garlic. Aside from being a standby in kitchens everywhere, it turns out the superfood might play another key role: making...

Gail Johnson
Nov 25, 20131 min read
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Fine food and wine for a good cause!
There's nothing better than a night spent sipping fine wine and sampling fine food. Even better when your entry fee goes to a good cause....

Gail Johnson
Oct 18, 20131 min read
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More kombucha: Farmer's Apprentice nails all things foodie-Vancouver
Truly enjoyed reviewing Farmer's Apprentice for the Georgia Straight. Local food, sustainable products, inventive dishes, daily...

Gail Johnson
Oct 2, 20131 min read
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Reunited. Bread and I.
Well, I tried the low-carb thing and the gluten-free thing. I tried it because I thought it might help me obliterate my mummy tummy, this...

Gail Johnson
Sep 24, 20132 min read
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