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The Blog is back!
It's not easy maintaining a blog as a working mom, but so many women out there have inspired me to give it another go. So welcome back,...

Gail Johnson
Jun 14, 20181 min read
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Fitness and fine wine: my ultimate weekend and first half marathon
Last fall, I started trail running with a group of amazing moms along the rugged trails in our spectacular neighbourhood of Lynn Valley....

Gail Johnson
May 20, 20151 min read
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Ingredient of the day: Calcium Silicate
I recently tried some super yummy crispy baked chicken. Wanting to try it out at home, I made a trip to the grocery store to buy the key...

Gail Johnson
Feb 25, 20151 min read
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New chocolate for a new year
Gwyneth Paltrow didn’t even have time to have a shower, shampoo, and shine before she got up on New Year’s Day and sent out her latest...

Gail Johnson
Jan 2, 20151 min read
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Wolf in the Fog worth a trip to Tofino in itself
Every November we go to Tofino for a dual-family surf trip, and every year we take turns making dinner, eight of us cozily packed into a...

Gail Johnson
Dec 9, 20141 min read
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Today's top 3 running songs
I had the pleasure of going for a run this morning with a super-fit personal-trainer friend (who didn't even charge me for getting me out...

Gail Johnson
Nov 28, 20141 min read
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More inspiration to reduce food waste
I was motivated to write this story about food waste for Yahoo! Canada Finance after opening my fridge one day and finding three jars of...

Gail Johnson
Nov 25, 20142 min read
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Today is World Food Day
With ebola taking so many lives, it's easy to get overwhelmed by current events. And headlines often draw our attention away from ongoing...

Gail Johnson
Oct 16, 20141 min read
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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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School strike? Sounds like a good excuse for a trip to Mission Hill
I had the chance to visit Mission Hill Winery a little while back, and... Wow. If you've never seen the jaw-droppingly beautiful estate ,...

Gail Johnson
Aug 26, 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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Mouldy droppings: c'mon dog owners, pick 'em up
Can you spot the mouldy dog poop? There's nothing like getting out for a walk in the gorgeous greenery of Lynn Valley. The North...

Gail Johnson
Aug 18, 20141 min read
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Chicago With Kids
Sure, Chicago is a great walking city, but some tourists just can't resist those Segways. With speakeasy-style spots like the Drake...

Gail Johnson
Aug 15, 20145 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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