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The misunderstood virtues of coconut oil

The misunderstood virtues of coconut oil

Coconut oil is all the rage. Love or hate it, it’s here to stay, and yes, it’s great for you and your health – much to the contrary of the popular belief that coconut oil is a trendy new fad that hippie practitioners are trying to push on you.
Divine wines for an Easter ham

Divine wines for an Easter ham

From a strictly gustatory perspective, Easter was always my preferred holiday growing up. I can assure you, it had nothing to do with the chocolate. The Morris family tradition was turkey at Christmas and ham on Easter. My allegiance was clear.
Pure Barre sets the fitness bar high

Pure Barre sets the fitness bar high

Relive my ’80s dance glory, I thought. Instantly look like the ballet dancers I write about on a monthly basis, I hoped.
Honolulu's culinary scene a feast for the senses

Honolulu's culinary scene a feast for the senses

Celebrity chefs and rising newcomers buoy island's foodie renaissance
BC's whisky revolution

BC's whisky revolution

Local distilleries take the wild, wending path to whisky
Vancouver designer crafts lingerie for the masses

Vancouver designer crafts lingerie for the masses

‘That whole culture just bothers me’
What you need to know about macrobiotics

What you need to know about macrobiotics

It's getting warmer out and everyone is dreaming of summer.
Five finds for spring

Five finds for spring

With Spring sprung, it’s time to bring the plant life we’ve started to see outdoors in. As we’re looking to declutter our décor to make a bigger statement with less, every accessory counts.
Fest of Ale kicks off the beer festival season

Fest of Ale kicks off the beer festival season

There are so many beer festivals coming up in 2016, you can all expect a summer season full of exhausted brewers and owners schlepping tents and kegs from one town to the next every weekend between May and September.
Blacktail to close; Notturno turns Japanese; Cork & Fin rebranded as Ono Raw Bar

Blacktail to close; Notturno turns Japanese; Cork & Fin rebranded as Ono Raw Bar

Blacktail in Gastown has announced that it will be closing the restaurant at the end of this month due to its lease ending. Last day of service will be Saturday, March 26.
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