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Dry Brined Roast Turkey
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Chef Christine Cushing’s Recipe for Dry Brined Roast Turkey with Brown Butter, Rosemary, Gewürztraminer Gravy

February 26, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

Chef Christine Cushing shared her delicious Dry Brined Roast Turkey recipe with brown butter, rosemary, gewürztraminer gravy. This unique twist on a holiday classic only takes 20 minutes to prep and is sure to be […]

Pierre Leichner
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with Interdisciplinary Artist Pierre Leichner

February 22, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

I met my husband Pierre Leichner when he was working as a psychiatrist at the Douglas Psychiatric Hospital in Montreal. Shortly after we moved to Vancouver, it became clear that he was increasingly frustrated by […]

Lynn Li
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with Painter & Designer Lynn Li

February 8, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

Lynn Li is a female artist in Canada. She loves to print flowers and landscapes in ink and water, or elegant colours in Asian brush painting. Her painting style is a harmonious combination of freehand […]

Fig Gorgonzola and Walnut Salad
Food

Fig Gorgonzola and Walnut Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

February 5, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

For many people, the idea of planning a dinner party can bring on stress and miss the point altogether: enjoying time with guests. From the owners of leading Canadian event management and catering company comes […]

Cole Schmidt
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with Artistic Programmer & Musician Cole Schmidt

February 1, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

Cole Schmidt is a composer, guitarist and programmer from Vancouver – the unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations. Cole composes music for multi-genre band […]

Sunday Morning
Music

“Five Minutes With” Vancouver Indie Band Sunday Morning

January 27, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

Born on the Florida panhandle, Bruce Wilson spent his formative years listening to his parents’ Velvet Underground and Beatles albums on repeat. Following decades of innumerable moves and fronting many bands from Tallahassee to Vancouver, […]

The Black Halos
Music

“Five Minutes With” Punk Rock’n’Roll Band The Black Halos

January 20, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

Formed in the underbelly of the Vancouver punk music scene in 1994, the band was a sneering, snotty, slap in the face to the Seattle grunge scene. Their raucous live shows, particularly an electrifying performance […]

Megan Baker Interiors
Business

Homegrown Business: Megan Baker Interiors

January 9, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

Megan Baker Interiors is a residential interior design studio focused on helping its clients build artistic, elegant, and thoughtful dream homes. By curating good and caring client relationships, Megan Baker Interiors is able to create […]

Bushpig Performance
Business

Homegrown Business: Aftaab Gulam, Co-Owner and Marketing Manager of Bushpig Performance

January 2, 2023 Chiara Di Lena

Based in Vancouver, Bushpig Performance is both an online store that sells and manufactures parts for dual-sport motorcycles and an online resource centre to provide the knowledge needed to upgrade your ride. Their goal is […]

Charlene Long
Arts

“A Day in the Life” with Mixed Media Artist Charlene Long

December 28, 2022 Chiara Di Lena

Charlene Long is a mixed-media visual artist with a delightful studio on Granville Island. Following a career in corporate marketing, teaching and interior design, she has arrived at her art practice through her travel experiences […]

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